Name of Activity: Unlock Funding Success: LBSS Grant Writing Virtual Workshop
Date and Time: Tuesday, August 4, 2026 at 7:00 pm – 1PDH
Location: Zoom
Name of Presenter(s): LBSS Board Members: Janet Jenkins, Caroline Campbell, Bev Frett
Ready to maximize your funding opportunities? Join us for an engaging webinar focused on helping you successfully navigate Feed Your Need and AISLE’s Readers’ Choice grants.
This practical, hands-on session will walk you through the ins and outs of the Library Book Selection Endowment Fund Grants – from understanding eligibility and timelines to crafting strong, competitive applications. Presenters will share real examples, lessons learned, and insider tips to help you confidently apply for grants that support your library’s goals and your students’ needs.
Whether you’re a first-time applicant or looking to strengthen your submissions, you’ll leave with actionable strategies and fresh ideas you can put to use right away.
Member Fee: $10.00
Non-Member Fee: $15.00
Name of Activity: Illinois School District Library Grant Workshop
Date and Time: Tuesday, September 15, 2026 at 7:00 pm – 1PDH
Location: Zoom
Name of Presenter(s): Karen Egan, Associate Director, Grants & Programs, Illinois State Library
The Office of the Secretary of State/Illinois State Library (ISL) is now accepting applications for the FY2027 School District Library Grant. The School District Library Grant Program is designed to support school library media services for eligible Illinois public school districts based on qualified school library(s) serving K-12 students.
In this workshop, participants will learn where to find the information to fill out the grant correctly, the timeline for the grant and what you’ll need to do to be eligible. There will be time for Q & A. You will also learn about ways that ISL helps school libraries.
Member Fee: $10.00
Non-Member Fee: $15.00
