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Conference CE Grant Guidelines

• Applies to general conferences involving more than one day of programs sponsored by the Wisconsin Library Association (WLA), American Library Association (ALA) and its divisions, Rural Library Association, regional subject-focused organizations, and adjacent state association conferences.
• Maximum amounts:
  • In state conferences (WLA, WAPL, etc.) - $300 per individual request.
  • Out of state conferences (ALA, PLA, etc.) - $500 per individual request.
• All funds awarded will be counted against a library's annual grant limit.
• All guidelines from the SCLS CE Grants General Guidelines apply to conference grants.

Staff Training Guidelines

SCLS member public libraries may apply to use CE Grant funds to help fund a speaker, presenter, or trainer for a staff in-service or training program. This is a matching grant. SCLS will pay 50% of the trainer's fees and expenses up to a maximum of $500. Funds awarded will count towards a library's annual grant limit.

• Request for funds must occur before the training is completed
• SCLS will pay the trainer, not the library
• Library will complete and submit a Training Grant Application
• Library will submit Trainer Contract to Jean Anderson at SCLS at least 30 days prior to program to ensure payment is available on day of program
• funds may not be used for other meeting costs, i.e. staff time, refreshments, or prizes
• Library will complete a grant evaluation within 30 days of the program's completion

For more information about Continuing Education programs or grants, contact Jean Anderson.

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