Each year, CoALL offers multiple grants to support the educational and professional development needs of its members.
These educational grants may be used to support attend library-related conferences, participate in relevant professional development opportunities, or help defray the cost of library school education.
Applications for these grants are collected by the Grants and Scholarship Chair and approved by the Executive Board. All inquiries and application should be addressed to the Grants and Scholarship Chair.
On an annual basis, CoALL currently offers one financial award:
- CoALL Membership Educational Grant – awarded in March
- $500 annually
- Timing allows recipients to apply funds to SWALL (April), SLA (June), AALL Annual Meeting (July), and other pre-approved educational endeavors
- Open to Institutional/Individual members
- Recipients must provide a summary of take-aways for posting to the CoALL Blog
Letters of recommendation may be requested to assist the Executive Board with the award process.
Grants will be awarded on the basis of:
- Proven or potential ability of the applicant
- Promise of future usefulness and permanence in the law library field
Financial need - Contribution of the application to CoALL and/or the profession
- Need for representation by a member of CoALL at the institute/meeting
When awarding grants, preference will be given to those who previously have not been awarded a CoALL grant, demonstrate significant financial hardship, or show how the recipient’s attendance at this event will generate significant organizational value for CoALL.
Use the CoALL Grant Application Form to apply for any of our three grants.
Are you a CoALL member? If not, it’s easy to join. Student membership is $5 and individual/institutional membership is $20 per year. To join, submit a membership form.
Past Grant Winners
2020-2021
- No applicants (pandemic)
2019-2020
- No applicants (pandemic)
2018-2019
- Membership Educational Grant: Jill Sturgeon, Wise Law Library, University of Colorado Law School
- Student/Newer Member Grant: Michael Whitlow, Westminster Law Library, DU Sturm College of Law
- Martha Keister Memorial Travel Grants: David Selden, National Indian Law Library, Native American Rights Fund; Anne Lucke, National Indian Law Library, Native American Rights Fund (closed out the fund)
2017-2018
- AALL Chapter Registration Grant: Andi Molinet, Westminster Law Library, DU Sturm College of Law
- Student/Newer Member Grant: Kerri-Ann Rowe, Wise Law Library, University of Colorado Law School
2016-2017
- Martha Keister Memorial Travel Grant: Nickholas Harrell, Wise Law Library University of Colorado Law School
- Student/Newer Member Grant: Jill Sturgeon, Wise Law Library, University of Colorado Law School
- Membership Educational Grant: Sarah Felsen, Colorado Supreme Court Library
2015-2016
- Library School scholarship: Victoria De La Torre, DU student working for the Colorado Supreme Court Library
- CoALL Travel Grant to attend SWALL: Amelia Landenberger, Wise Law Library Fellow, University of Colorado Law School
- Martha Keister Memorial Travel Grant to attend AALL: Karina Condra, Westminster Law Library, DU Sturm College of Law
2014-2015
- Library School scholarship: Cecily Nicewicz, Colorado Supreme Court Library
- CoALL Travel Grant: Karen Selden, Wise Law Library, University of Colorado Law School
- CoALL Travel Grant: Joan Policastri, Wise Law Library, University of Colorado Law School
2013-2014
- Library School scholarship: Lorelle Gianelli
- CoALL Travel Grant: Anne Lucke
- CoALL Travel Grant to attend SWALL: Erik Beck
2012-2013
- Library School scholarship: Rachel Bentley
- CoALL Travel Grant: Stephanie Noble
2011-2012
- Library School scholarship: Katharine Hales
- CoALL Travel Grant: Timothy Fritz
2010-2011
- Library School scholarship: Beth Mescall
- CoALL Travel Grant: Meg Leta Ambrose
- CoALL Travel Grant: David Selden
- CoALL Travel Grant: Tamara Phalen
2009-2010
- Library School scholarship: Diane Bauersfeld
- CoALL Travel Grant: Esti Shay
- CoALL Travel Grant: Kelly Fanning
2008-2009
- Library School scholarship: Amy DelPo
- CoALL Travel Grant: Maura McGrath
- CoALL Travel Grant: Robert Linz
2007-2008
- Library School scholarship: Megan Jens
- CoALL Travel Grant: Chris Hudson
- CoALL Travel Grant: Madeline Kriescher
2006-2007
- Library School scholarship: Chris Hudson
- CoALL Travel Grant: Tracy Leming
2005-2006
- Not Available
2004-2005
- CoALL Travel Grant: Camilla Walker
2003-2004
- Library School scholarship: Druet Cameron Klugh
- CoALL Travel Grant: Jane Thompson
- CoALL Travel Grant: Monica Martens
2002-2003
- Library School scholarship: Tamara Tureson
2001-2002
- CoALL Travel Grant: David Selden
- CoALL Travel Grant: Mariann Storck
2000-2001
- Library School scholarship: Johnette Benda
- Library School scholarship: Tanis Doyle
- CoALL Travel Grant: Karen Selden
- CoALL Travel Grant: Tom Seward
- CoALL Travel Grant: Holly Kulikowski
1999-2000
- CoALL Travel Grant: Druet Klugh
- CoALL Travel Grant: Camilla Walker
1998-1999
- CoALL Travel Grant: Druet Klugh
- CoALL Travel Grant: Camilla Walker
1997-1998
- CoALL Travel Grant: Carol Perkins
- CoALL Travel Grant: Ann Marie Wills
1996-1997
- CoALL Travel Grant: Patty Wellinger
1995-1996
- Not Available
1994-1995
- CoALL Travel Grant: Chuck Miller-Huey
- CoALL Travel Grant: Kathleen Clark
- CoALL Travel Grant: Inez Larson
1993-1995
- Library School scholarship: Diane Hurley
- Library School scholarship: Katherine Sayer
1992-1993
- Not Available
1991-1992
- Not Available
1990-1991
- CoALL Travel Grant: Camilla Walker