Emerging Leaders Sponsorship
Forecasted
Emerging Leaders Sponsorship supports an APALA member’s conference and meeting expenses for ALA’s leadership development program, building peer networks and experience in collaborative problem-solving.
Funder: Asian Pacific American Librarians Association
Due Dates (Anticipated): September 2027 (Application deadline)
Funding Amounts: Up to $1,000 ($500 each for the ALA Annual Conference and ALA Midwinter Meeting)
Summary: Supports an APALA member’s participation in the ALA Emerging Leaders Program through assistance with conference and meeting expenses.
Key Information: Applicants must belong to both ALA and APALA and commit to all program activities.
Description
The Asian Pacific American Librarians Association (APALA) Emerging Leaders Sponsorship supports participation in the American Library Association’s leadership development program for newer library workers. APALA describes the sponsorship as annual support for one member, contributing toward expenses for the ALA Annual Conference and ALA Midwinter Meeting. It is professional development support rather than a research or project grant.
The ALA Emerging Leaders Program brings participants together in problem-solving work groups, builds peer networks, and provides an inside look at ALA’s structure and opportunities for professional leadership. Following face-to-face meetings, participants work in an online learning and networking environment for six months. The program culminates in a poster presentation of each group’s project planning work at the ALA Annual Conference.
