United for Libraries Outstanding Friend Conference Grant sponsored by ThriftBooks

Thrift Books The United for Libraries Outstanding Friend Conference Grant sponsored by ThriftBooks enables one member of a Friends of the Library group at a public library to attend the ALA Annual Conference. Applicants must be first-time attendees of the ALA Annual Conference, and must be active in their public library Friends group. The winner will receive a grant of $1000, plus full ALA Annual Conference registration.

Requirements for application:

  • The applicant must be a member of a Friends of the Library group in a public library.
  • The applicant must be a first-time attendee of the ALA Annual Conference.
  • The applicant must include a recommendation from a board member of the Friends of the Library group, or the library director.
  • The applicant must include summary of their activities in the Friends of the Library group.

Award Recipients