SPIF Award
The SCELC Project Initiatives Fund (SPIF) Award funds innovative, collaborative projects among SCELC member libraries to advance library impact, with extra support for diversity, equity, and inclusion initiatives.
Funder: Statewide California Electronic Library Consortium
Due Dates: Quarterly review (proposals due 30 days before Board meetings)
Funding Amounts: Funding amount varies; applicants specify the requested amount in their proposal.
Summary: Supports collaborative projects from SCELC member institutions and committees to advance library impact and strategic initiatives, with additional funding for DEI-related efforts.
Key Information: Only SCELC member institutions and committees are eligible; DEI proposals have extra application requirements.
Description
The SCELC Project Initiatives Fund (SPIF) Award is designed to foster strategic innovation and collaboration among SCELC member libraries and committees. The program funds proposals that plan, create, or implement projects with a significant impact on the SCELC library community. Projects should align with the SCELC Strategic Plan, promote inter-library collaboration, and introduce new concepts or ideas to benefit member libraries and librarians. An optional SPIF DEI Award subcategory provides additional support for diversity, equity, and inclusion initiatives, requiring applicants to meet further application and implementation criteria.
