Continuing Education (CE) Grants
Continuing Education (CE) Grants support public library staff attending conferences and multi-session courses to strengthen library services, improve access, and advance literacy and lifelong learning.
Funder: South Carolina State Library
Due Dates: No stated application deadline | August 2026–August 2027 (eligible activity period)
Funding Amounts: Up to $1,000 for in-state conferences or classes and multi-session online courses; up to $2,000 for out-of-state conferences or classes
Summary: Supports public library staff attending conferences and multi-session courses for continuing education.
Key Information: This cycle is limited to staff in public libraries; academic and school librarians are ineligible.
Description
The South Carolina State Library offers Continuing Education Grants through its Library Services and Technology Act (LSTA) sub-grant program for public libraries. The grants support professional learning through conference attendance and multi-session courses, including online and in-person courses.
The current cycle covers activities taking place from August 2026 through August 2027. Conference-related expenses may be reimbursed when attendance helps librarians develop, expand, deliver, or promote services and programs related to LSTA’s federal purposes. The program is for continuing education rather than library projects or services.
