TLA Grants
The Texas Library Association invites TLA members to submit applications for scholarships,
research grants, and conference stipends to be awarded in the spring.
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Special Purpose Grants and Stipends
To apply for any Texas Library Association (TLA) grant or stipend listed here, complete the online application and submit by the stated deadline. SAVE TIME: If you log in and access the form via the membership menu, some of the required information will autofill.
All applicants must be a member of TLA.
DEMCO, Inc. / TLA Research Grant: Up to $2000
- Available to TLA members to help underwrite the costs of a research project. See guidelines. Qualitative and quantitative studies related to library issues will be funded. Pilot projects and experimental programs involving several libraries are encouraged.
- An application must be submitted online no later than January 31, 2012.
- Please review the grant guidelines.
Escue Annual Conference Stipend: $250
- Available for a paraprofessional living or working in Texas to defray the costs of attending the TLA Annual Conference.
- An application must be submitted online no later than December 18, 2011.
Vivian Greenfield Education Award: $1,500
Provides funding for an educational endeavor reinforcing work with youth. This can include, but is not limited to, professional development activities (taking a course or attending a conference), implementing a new idea in the workplace, performing a study, and more.
- Awarded annually; award determination made in spring of each year
- Awardee must:
- Reside in Texas and be a TLA member in good standing
- Write a goals statement outlining a desired educational endeavor revolving around youth services
- An application must be submitted no later than January 31, 2012.