GNCRT Comics Librarian Conference Travel Grant

Through the Comics Librarian Conference Travel Grant, the GNCRT will support two travel grants for GNCRT members to attend the 2024 ALA Annual Conference in San Diego, CA this June. These grants are intended to support the professional development of library workers interested in expanding their knowledge and experience with comics in libraries. Through these grants, GNCRT seeks to highlight the value “comics librarianship” brings to the field.

Each grant winner will receive reimbursement* of up to $3,000 toward their attendance at the upcoming 2024 ALA Annual Conference in San Diego, CA. The funds may be used to reimburse for:

• Registration
• Travel and hotel
• Meals

Additionally, recipients will also be asked to commit to at least one of the following opportunities at the conference:

• Participating in a GNCRT conference session/panel
• Attending GNCRT conference sessions/panels
• Comics Publisher Meet-ups
• GNCRT Meet-up
• GNCRT Social Media Content creation
• Post-conference blog or article
• Volunteering at the GNCRT Comics Lounge at ALA Annual

*Recipients must submit receipts and an expense report after the conference for reimbursement.

You must be a member of both the American Library Association and the Graphic Novels & Comics Round Table to be eligible to receive this grant. Not a member yet? Join ALA and GNCRT now or add GNCRT to your existing ALA membership today.

The 2024 grant cycle is now closed.