ALISE Community conn@CT Mini-Grants
Forecasted
The ALISE Community conn@CT Mini-Grants fund collaborative research and practice projects linking LIS educators with social justice organizations to address community information needs.
Funder: Association for Library and Information Science Education
Due Dates (Anticipated): September 2026 (Application deadline, projected)
Funding Amounts: $750 per mini-grant; typically 1 award per cycle; one-year project period.
Summary: Supports ALISE members in collaborative projects addressing library and information needs of social justice organizations through community engagement.
Key Information: Applicants must be ALISE members; recipients present at a webinar and submit a final report.
Description
The ALISE Community conn@CT Mini-Grants are designed to foster collaboration between members of the Association for Library and Information Science Education (ALISE) and social justice organizations. These mini-grants support innovative projects that address pressing library and information needs within communities dedicated to social justice, leveraging community-engaged approaches. Projects may involve research, teaching, or professional practice, and should aim to advance the missions of partner organizations while serving as models for progressive action in library and information science (LIS).
