Carol McMurry Library Endowment
Carol McMurry Library Endowment supports Wyoming libraries, staff, and volunteers with continuing education, collection resources, and foundation development to strengthen library services.
Funder: Wyoming State Library
Due Dates: November 30, 2026 (Individual) | January 31, 2027 (Individual) | March 15, 2027 (Library—spring) | March 31, 2027 (Individual) | May 31, 2027 (Individual) | July 31, 2027 (Individual) | September 15, 2027 (Library—fall) | September 30, 2027 (Individual)
Funding Amounts: Individual continuing education grants: up to $2,000 per calendar year
Summary: Supports Wyoming libraries, staff, and volunteers through continuing education, library resources, and library foundation development.
Key Information: Awards support future activities only; projects must not start before the award letter.
Description
The Carol McMurry Library Endowment was established in 2000 within the Wyoming Community Foundation to support publicly accessible Wyoming libraries and their staff and volunteers. Featured by the Wyoming State Library, the program strengthens library services and the library workforce through education and training, collection resources, and library foundation development. The Wyoming Community Foundation processes awards.
Library grants support in-service workshops, multi-library training, physical and electronic collections, and outside technical assistance for foundation planning and governance. Individual grants support continuing education, from library-related degrees and certificates to conferences and job-related courses. Training grants may include substitute staffing so libraries can remain open during staff absences. Multi-institutional applications are encouraged.
