Applications for the 2026 awards and funding opportunities are now open.

These opportunities are put in place to support education, research, and projects that contribute to the library and information profession in Atlantic Canada.

Awards and funding include:

• APLA Merit Award – deadline March 31
• First Timer’s Conference Grant – deadline March 31
• Memorial Award – deadline March 31
• Somers Scholarship – deadline March 31
• Advocacy Award – deadline March 31
• General Activities Fund Grant – deadline September 15

The full list and further information can be found at – www.apla.ca/funding-awards/

We highly encourage you to take advantage of these opportunities. Please make sure to review all information and submission processes carefully as they differ from award to award.

We look forward to receiving your submissions – best of luck!