ndla professional Development Grant

NDLA believes that furthering an individual's skills is beneficial to the North Dakota Library environment. Each year NDLA sets aside general fund dollars for this purpose. The Professional Development grant may be used for college or university classroom work, independent study, workshops, conferences, or participation in any committee that may benefit the library community of North Dakota.

As of 2024, grantees may be awarded up to $2,500. Disbursal of funds will be based upon a number of factors, including number of applicants and eligibility for multiple awards.

2025 Grants

The 2025 grant application period will open on October 14, 2024. Applications will close at 11:59 p.m. on December 16, 2024.

Requirements

• Applicants must be a current member of NDLA and have been a member of NDLA for the past two years.
• Applicants must be residents of or employed in North Dakota.
• Applicants do not need to currently be employed in a library.
• Applicants are required to submit the following documentation along with the application:
• detailed budget of expected expenses,
• narrative describing personal growth and career development expectations from the proposed program, and
• printed materials that describe the program.
• Applicants may not receive more than one grant within any 24-month period.*
• Awardee agrees to submit an evaluative report to the NDLA Executive Board about how the grant was used. The report will also be published in The Good Stuff. Grant money will be reimbursed after the evaluative report has been received by the NDLA President. A copy of CEU certificate or letter of recognition should accompany the report, if applicable.
• Awardee and NDLA will enter into a written contract regarding completion of conditions.

*This condition may change, pending NDLA Executive Board approval at the November meeting.