Professional Development Grant Program
The Professional Development Grant Program by the Northern New York Library Network funds library staff to pursue non-local research, training, and knowledge-sharing opportunities in library science.
Funder: Northern New York Library Network
Due Dates: July 31, 2026 | August 30, 2026 | September 30, 2026 | October 1, 2026 | December 31, 2026 | January 1, 2027 | March 31, 2027 | April 1, 2027 | June 30, 2027 | July 1, 2027
Funding Amounts: Up to $1,400 per applicant every other fiscal year (July 1–June 30); reimbursement basis.
Summary: Supports library staff from NNYLN Full Voting member libraries to participate in non-local professional development activities and share their experiences with the regional library community.
Description
The Northern New York Library Network’s Professional Development Grant Program provides financial assistance to staff of its Full Voting member libraries for professional development activities that extend beyond their local region or institution. The grant is intended to foster broader engagement, knowledge sharing, and collaboration in the North Country library community by supporting activities such as presenting at conferences or workshops, participating in graduate MLIS coursework, and serving on professional or advisory committees at non-local events. Funding is available for opportunities not accessible locally and not already fully funded by other sources.
Recipients are required to share the knowledge or expertise gained with the North Country library community, which can be fulfilled through presentations, meetups, or other forms of information sharing.
