Neil Ratliff IAML Outreach Grant
Neil Ratliff IAML Outreach Grant supports music libraries, archives, and their staff in disadvantaged countries through travel, education, and technology projects to enhance services, access, and collaboration.
Funder: Music Library Association
Due Dates: Contact the MLA President to discuss proposal timing
Funding Amounts: Financial support for outreach projects and travel
Summary: Supports music libraries, archives, librarians, and archivists in disadvantaged countries through travel, educational projects, and technology-enabled collaboration.
Key Information: Qualifying individuals or institutions should discuss proposal development with the MLA President before approaching the Board.
Description
The Neil Ratliff IAML Outreach Grant is administered by the Music Library Association (MLA) to advance its international outreach. It provides financial support for projects that assist music libraries and archives, or support music librarians and archivists, in disadvantaged countries. The program broadens MLA’s efforts to fulfill its mission internationally.
Supported activities include travel to regional IAML meetings or international congresses, educational and instructional projects that enhance services, collections, and access, and innovative uses of technology to improve collaboration and communication among colleagues. The program also welcomes other creatively proposed ideas that further its outreach purpose.
