UPLIFT Continuing Education Grants
UPLIFT Continuing Education Grants support Utah library workers and organizations with professional learning and locally focused training to strengthen library service for patrons and communities.
Funder: Utah Department of Cultural and Community Engagement
Due Dates: December 2026 (Professional Development tuition applications) | June and July 2027 (Professional Development application deadlines) | 60 days before event (Organizational Resource applications)
Funding Amounts: Up to $1,000 (Professional Development) | Up to $3,000 (Organizational Resource sponsorship)
Summary: Utah State Library grants support professional learning for Utah library workers and training organized for the library community.
Key Information: Professional Development applicants must have lived in Utah for at least one year.
Description
The Utah State Library funds two continuing education grants through the Utah Public Library Institute for Training (UPLIFT). The Professional Development Grant helps eligible individuals build knowledge and skills to better serve library patrons. It can support library-related training, conference attendance, and eligible library science coursework.
The Organizational Resource Grant helps formal library organizations develop, deliver, and evaluate specialized training that addresses local needs and improves service to library customers. UPLIFT’s broader educational offerings include instruction for library staff without a master’s degree in library science, advanced training for the library community, and trustee training. The future of the grants depends on state funding, demand, and assessed impact.
