The Indianapolis Foundation Library Fund Minde Browning Professional Development Fund Grants

Provided by collaborative member Indianapolis Foundation

The Funding Opportunity

The Minde Browning Fund provides professional development grants to staff serving in any eligible Marion County library.

The Indianapolis Foundation and local donors established this endowed fund in 1999 as a tribute to Minde Glenn Browning, the former assistant director at the IU School of Law—Indianapolis Law Library and chair of the Library Fund Steering Committee.

Awards are granted for up to $1,500.

Grant Contact Info

Jamie Valentine

Jamie Valentine, Senior Community Leadership Officer, JamieV@indianapolisfoundation.org.  

Minde Browning applications are accepted throughout the year with decisions made on a first-come, first-served basis.

Application Due
At least 60 days before proposed activities

Grant Report Due
60 days after conclusion of funded activities

What is Funded

Funds may be used to cover the cost of registration, materials, travel and lodging to attend professional conferences and workshops, professional coursework, leadership development programs, and group programs related to libraries, media centers, etc.

Applicants must be able to articulate how the professional development activity will further their own professional development and benefit library patrons and/or the larger community.

Examples Requests:

  • Attending conference in library science
  • Travel to experience a museum exhibit relevant to library role
  • Attending diversity in library practice event

Eligibility

Geographic Area: Marion County

 

Eligibility: 

  • Individuals can receive one Minde Browning Professional Development Grant per calendar year.
  • If you received a Minde Browning Professional Development Grant the year prior, a report is required for eligibility in the current year.
  • Application should be submitted at least 60 days before the proposed event.

Examples of allowable and non-allowable technology requests:

Allowable

  • Specialized equipment (3D printers, podcasting equipment, etc.) for a maker’s space
  • Specialized equipment (scanners, cameras, etc.) or software for a digitization project
  • Equipment or software to increase access to collections for individuals with visual, auditory or other impairments

Non-allowable

  • General use computers, televisions, printers, etc., to support general library operations
  • Sets of laptops for classroom use
  • Charging carts
  • Teleconference equipment or software for meeting room
  • Charging stations

How to Apply

Applicants must submit all application and grant reports using the linked forms below.

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Need Assistance?

  • If you have questions regarding the application process or the grant program in general, please contact Jamie Valentine, Senior Community Leadership Officer, JamieV@indianapolisfoundation.org.