Grants and funding

ASLA NSW / CBC Aloud Grants

Purpose of the Grant

ASLA (NSW) Inc. may award up to $5000 per annum to schools or Teacher Librarians who are members to support an author for a less advantaged area. Check out the CBC website for more information..

ASLA (NSW) Development Grant

Purpose of the grant

ASLA (NSW) Inc. may award up tp $3000 per annum to support ASLA (NSW) members in developing their knowledge and skills as school library professionals.

ASLA (NSW) Research Study Grant

Purpose of the grant

ASLA (NSW) Inc. awards up to $1000 per annum to encourage and assist ASLA (NSW) members to pursue research-based activities that align with the mission of the Association.

Activities can range from assistance to attend a research-based event to development of a research project, eg. mentorship or communication costs, assistance with data analysis, publication costs.

Who can apply

Current members of ASLA (NSW) of at least one year standing.

NOTE Applications can occur at any time. There is no deadline.

Process for applying for Research Study Grant

download application form for the Research Study Grant.

Ensure that you:

state professional aim for the Research Study Grant
write an outline of research interest
provide a plan and time-frame for dissemination of the outcomes received
supply names of two referees who are asked to specifically comment on how closely the application matches the judging criteria.
complete application form and forward to Awards Coordinator ASLA (NSW) Inc. at aslainfo@ozemail.com.au or PO Box 1336 Parramatta NSW 2124

Judging Criteria

In making the award, the ASLA (NSW) Awards Panel will take into account the following criteria:

current relevance to the profession of the area of study chosen or the degree to which the study will further the aims of ASLA (NSW) and its research initiatives.
candidate's commitment to the profession
proven ability or interest in the project subject
potential to apply the knowledge of the subject within the profession
proven ability to be able to communicate orally and verbally

A successful applicant will

Share outcomes of experience through other forums (e.g. delivering a paper, conducting a workshop or seminar at ASLA (NSW) Professional Learning Events, prepare a report based on the experience) to ASLA (NSW) members.
Where possible, prepare a paper for inclusion on ASLA (NSW) Website or ASLA (NSW) newsletter info@aslansw