The Utah State Library is pleased to announce the December opening of the Utah Public Library Institute for Training (UPLIFT) Professional Development Grant. This cycle focuses exclusively on educational tuition support for library staff across Utah.
Eligible Coursework and Funding
Recipients can receive up to $1,000 in reimbursement upon successful course completion. Eligible coursework includes graduate-level MLIS courses, undergraduate library science courses, and approved non-credit professional library science courses.
Eligibility Requirements
Applicants must meet the following criteria:
Residency: Utah resident for at least one year.
Affiliation: Employed by or a board member of a publicly funded school or public library, a Utah-based member of Utah Academic Library Consortium (UALC), or a full member of Utah Library Association (ULA) or Utah School Library Association (USLA).
MLIS Prerequisite: MLIS applicants must have completed at least six credit hours prior to applying.
Frequency: Limited to one grant per individual every two calendar years.
How to Apply
The application period is December 14, 2026 – January 18, 2027. Within 30 days of course completion, grantees must submit an unofficial transcript (grade “C” or better), an itemized invoice, and an evaluation form for reimbursement. Visit the website for more information and to apply.
