CAAL-CBPA is strongly committed to actively fostering diversity within our community and helping to reduce systemic barriers. We welcome applicants who will contribute to expanding the voices represented in our field and its scholarship. CAAL-CBPA supports diversity, equity, and inclusion throughout the information professional community.
This Grant Will:
- Support self-identifying Black, Indigenous Peoples, or Person of Colour in, or from, the Atlantic Region pursuing information management careers, either directly, or in partnership with other organizations and/or institutions.
- Assist self-identifying Black, Indigenous Peoples, or Person of Colour working in information management careers at CAAL-CBPA member libraries, either directly, or in partnership with other organizations and/or institutions.
Eligibility Criteria
- Applicants must be a Canadian Citizen or Permanent Resident, and a resident of Atlantic Canada (who may be studying outside of Atlantic Canada).
- Persons who self-identify as Black, Indigenous (First Nation, Métis, or Inuit), or Person of Colour.
- Applicants should represent one of the following categories:
- Current employee at a CAAL-CBPA library or archive.
- Currently enrolled in, or accepted into, an ALA-accredited program in Library and Information Studies or a Library and Information technology program; or graduated from an ALA-accredited program in Library and Information Studies or a Library and Information technology program in the last 2 years.
Applicants are asked to provide the following:
- Description of current or future plans in the information field;
- Description of the planned use of grant (e.g., support for degree, project, etc.);
- Statement of self-identification;
- Résumé/Curriculum Vitae; and
- Two letters of support or recommendations.
Application Deadline
May 26, 2026Submission
Please submit applications via the Grant page on the CAAL-CBPA website. Confirmation of submission will be sent to the applicant. The grant funding will be disbursed to the successful applicant soon after the results of the competition are announced in mid-June.