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BCTLA Awards & Grants
Support for BCTLA members in teacher-librarian initiatives
Funding available
$ 500
Deadline
Open continuously
Location
British Columbia, Canada
Overview
BCTLA Awards & Grants supports British Columbia Teacher-Librarians’ Association members in British Columbia through awards and professional development funding. It covers teacher-librarianship courses, workshops, conferences, speaking roles, and a reading event for school communities.
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Opportunity Score
Moderate potential, but conditions must align.
At a glance
Funding available
Financing goals
- Develop strategic partnerships
- Increase social or community impact
- Enhance an existing program
Eligible Funding
- Maximum amount : 500 $
Funds Providers
Eligible candidates
Eligible Industries
- All industries
Location
- British Columbia
Legal structures
- All legal structures
Annual revenue
- All revenue ranges
Organisation size
- All organization sizes
Audience
- Canadians
Next Steps
1
Determine your project
2
Validate your eligibility
Activities funded
- Credit or non-credit courses, workshops, conferences, or programs in teacher-librarianship.
- Speaking or facilitating at a course, workshop, conference, or program other than the annual BCTLA Conference.
- Attendance at the annual BCTLA Conference.
- Planning an event that brings the school community together to share the joy of reading.
Official resources
Eligibility
Who is eligible?
- BCTLA members.
- For some awards, current members who are practicing school-level teacher-librarians.
- For some grants, Canadian citizens or landed immigrants who are residents of British Columbia.
Who is not eligible
- Applicants who are not BCTLA members for grants that require membership.
- Applicants who are not Canadian citizens or landed immigrants for the William H. Scott Memorial BCTLA Conference Grant.
- Applicants who are not residents of British Columbia for the grants that require BC residency.
- Applicants who do not hold a valid BC Teaching Certificate for grants that require it.
Eligible expenses
- Approved costs borne by the applicant.
- Registration or tuition fees.
- Travel costs.
- Annual BCTLA Conference registration fee and travel costs.
Eligible geographic areas
- British Columbia
Selection criteria
- Outstanding contribution to teacher-librarianship at and beyond the school level in British Columbia.
- Demonstrating exemplary planning and implementation of a school library program or services.
- Leadership and service through the BCTLA and related organizations.
- Commitment to professional growth through continuing education, research, or participation in national organizations.
- Sharing ideas and resources through workshops and publications.
How to apply
- Click the corresponding button to complete the individual award nomination form or the individual grant application form.
- Use the Chapter Grant application form for the chapter grant.
Processing and Agreement
- The recipient(s) of the grant are selected by the Executive Board for some grants.
- The Ken Haycock Professional Development Grant decision is made in June.
- The BCTLA Representative Speaker Grant decision is made in June.
- The William H. Scott Memorial BCTLA Conference Grant decision is made in October.
- The Naomi Onotera Joy of Reading Grant recipients are selected by the BCTLA and the Surrey BCTLA Chapter.
Additional information
- Most nominations are due between January 1 and March 15 each year.
- Grant nominations are accepted between April 1 and September 15 each year.
- The chapter grant application form is available in the Chapter Services section.
Frequently Asked Questions about the BCTLA Awards & Grants Program
What is the BCTLA Awards & Grants?
BCTLA Awards & Grants supports British Columbia Teacher-Librarians’ Association members in British Columbia through awards and professional development funding. It covers teacher-librarianship courses, workshops, conferences, speaking roles, and a reading event for school communities.
How much funding can be received?
BCTLA Awards & Grants Funds up to $500 of admissible expenses.
Who is eligible for the BCTLA Awards & Grants program?
To be eligible for the BCTLA Awards & Grants program, you must:
The applicant must be a current member of the BCTLA.
Some grants require the applicant to be a Canadian citizen or a landed immigrant.
Some grants require the applicant to be a resident of British Columbia.
What expenses are eligible under BCTLA Awards & Grants?
Credit or non-credit courses, workshops, conferences, or programs in teacher-librarianship.
Speaking or facilitating at a course, workshop, conference, or program other than the annual BCTLA Conference.
Attendance at the annual BCTLA Conference.
Planning an event that brings the school community together to share the joy of reading.
Who can I contact for more information about the BCTLA Awards & Grants?
You can contact British Columbia Teacher-Librarians' Association (BCTLA).
Where is the BCTLA Awards & Grants available?
The BCTLA Awards & Grants program is available the province of British Columbia.
Is the BCTLA Awards & Grants a grant, loan, or tax credit?
BCTLA Awards & Grants is a Grant and Funding