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Friends of the OPL Staff Scholarship

The Friends of the Oakland Public Library

Funding Amount

Not stated

Deadline

Deadline not published

Grant Type

Foundation

Deadline history & next window

Cycle
Annual
Tracked since
April 2026

Source: the cycle recorded on this listing. Confirm dates with the funder.

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Other requirements

  • Oakland Public Library staff members
  • Pursuing a Master's degree in Library and Information Science
  • Competitive award
  • Current OPL staff member

Overview

Geographic Scope: Oakland, CA

Program Focus: Professional development in library science

Eligibility:

  • Oakland Public Library staff members
  • Pursuing a Master's degree in Library and Information Science
  • Competitive award

Award Details:

  • Included in OPL Administration grants
  • Annual competitive award
  • Amount not specified in available materials

Background: Part of the Friends' commitment to supporting professional development and staffing excellence at the Oakland Public Library. Award funds are allocated annually through administrative grants.

Contact Information:

  • Friends of the Oakland Public Library
  • Phone: (510) 444-0473
  • Website: fopl.org

How to Apply

Application Process

Applications are competitive. Specific application procedures, deadlines, and requirements should be obtained from Oakland Public Library Administration or the Friends of the OPL.

Eligibility Requirements:

  • Current OPL staff member
  • Enrolled in or accepted to Master's program in Library and Information Science
  • Competitive selection process

What The Friends of the Oakland Public Library actually gave

Source: IRS Form 990, 2025

Grants in 2025
1
Total given
$433K
Median grant
$433K
  • By dollars: California 100%. Top recipient cities: Oakland, CA.

Example grants

  • Oakland Public Library · Oakland, CA

    Literacy support

    $433K

IRS Form 990, 2025. Amounts as reported by the funder. Full 990 history →

Focus Areas & Funding Uses

Fields of Work

  • Professional development

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