SIS-Sponsored Grants
AALL SIS-Sponsored Grants fund law librarians' research, scholarship, and professional development, supporting innovation and knowledge advancement in the legal information field.
Funder: American Association of Law Libraries
Due Dates (Anticipated): September 2026 (ALL‑SIS Management Institute Grant) | December 2026 (GLL‑SIS Leadership Academy, GD‑SIS AALL Leadership Academy) | February 2027 (ALL‑SIS Leadership Academy Grant, GLL‑SIS ABA/NLADA Equal Justice Conference) | March 2027 (FCIL‑SIS Schaffer Grant, ALL‑SIS Schaffer Grant, ALL‑SIS Active Member Stimulus Grant, Regular Member Stimulus Grant, CONELL Grant, ALL‑SIS Research & Scholarship Grant, GLL‑SIS AALL Annual Meeting grants, GD‑SIS Veronica Maclay Travel Grant, GD‑SIS Annual Meeting Grant, LISP‑SIS Janet Ann Hedin AALL Leadership Grant) | April 2027 (BLL‑SIS Education Fund Grant)
Funding Amounts: Most grants range from $750 to $4,000; typical awards cover registration, travel, or research costs for AALL events and professional development; amounts and coverage vary by SIS and grant type.
Summary: SIS-Sponsored Grants support law librarians and legal information professionals with funding for research, education, conference attendance, and leadership development, tailored to each Special Interest Section (SIS) of AALL.
Key Information: Multiple SISs offer separate grants with distinct eligibility and application processes; applicants should review SIS-specific pages for details.
Description
SIS-Sponsored Grants are offered by the Special Interest Sections (SIS) of the American Association of Law Libraries (AALL) to promote professional growth, research, education, and leadership among law librarians and legal information professionals. Each SIS provides its own grants, supporting activities such as attending national conferences (including the AALL Annual Meeting, Leadership Academy, and Management Institute), conducting research, and participating in educational or leadership programs. These grants are designed to foster engagement, diversity, and advancement within the law library profession, with opportunities tailored to the unique interests and needs of each SIS community.
