Funding Amount

Not stated

Deadline

Deadline not published

Grant Type

Foundation

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Cycle
Annual
Tracked since
April 2026

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Eligible organizations

  • Staff members of Tompkins County public libraries
  • Tompkins County K-12 school librarians
  • Students seeking an advanced degree in library service (primarily those interested in public or school librarianship)
  • Support for students enrolled in accredited Library Science graduate programs pursuing an MLS degree

Other requirements

  • Attendance at professional meetings, workshops, training sessions, and conferences
  • Grants may be given for more than one year if the library school student has completed all previous courses successfully

Overview

Geographic Scope: Tompkins County, NY and surrounding areas

Purpose: Monetary assistance for professional development and continuing education in library science

Eligible Applicants

  • Staff members of Tompkins County public libraries
  • Tompkins County K-12 school librarians
  • Students seeking an advanced degree in library service (primarily those interested in public or school librarianship)

Eligible Uses

  • Attendance at professional meetings, workshops, training sessions, and conferences
  • Support for students enrolled in accredited Library Science graduate programs pursuing an MLS degree
  • Grants may be given for more than one year if the library school student has completed all previous courses successfully

Contact Information

  • Phone: (607) 272-2223
  • Email: info@booksale.org
  • Address: 509 Esty Street, Ithaca, NY 14850

Background

Friends of the Tompkins County Public Library provides funding to community organizations, libraries serving Tompkins County residents, and students and staff of area libraries for scholarships, awards, and continuing education.

How to Apply

How to Apply

  1. Download the application form: 2026 Education Grants application (available as Word or PDF document)
  2. Submit by deadline: Tuesday, March 31, 2026
  3. Notification: Applicants will be notified shortly after the deadline

Note: The deadline for 2026 has passed (today is April 3, 2026). Contact the organization for information about next year's application cycle.

What Friends of the Tompkins County Public Library actually gave

Source: IRS Form 990, 2024

Grants in 2024
2
Total given
$294K
Median grant
$147K
Range
$50K–$244K
  • By dollars: New York 100%. Top recipient cities: Ithaca, NY.

Example grants

  • Tompkins County Public Library · Ithaca, NY

    Unrestricted use

    $244K

  • Finger Lakes Library Systems · Ithaca, NY

    Unrestricted use

    $50K

IRS Form 990, 2024. Amounts as reported by the funder. Full 990 history →

Focus Areas & Funding Uses

Fields of Work

  • Teacher development
  • Literacy

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