SustainRT New Voices in Sustainability Conference Stipend, American Library Association
Posted January 15, 2026
Description:
The SustainRT New Voices in Sustainability Conference Stipend recognizes the importance of social equity to SustainRT and ALA, and works to support new and diverse members to overcome barriers to participating in the professional development and networking opportunities presented by ALA conferences and events. SustainRT will provide registration and award a stipend of $250 to a SustainRT member to support their attendance in person at the 2026 ALA Annual Conference. The stipend can be used for expenses such as housing, meals, travel, or any other costs associated with attending the conference. New and diverse voices in library sustainability, as well as first-time conference attendees, are encouraged to apply.
All stipend applicants will receive notification in March 2026 when the winning recipient is decided. In the case of the deadline being extended, winners would be notified in April. The Awards Committee will coordinate registration and the disbursement of funds with the recipient prior to the conference.
The requirements for the award winner are that they must:
- Attend the 2026 ALA Annual Conference
- Be a current SustainRT member. (Current SustainRT board members are not eligible.)
- Provide a brief bio (up to 250 words)
- Provide a statement on the role of diversity in promoting sustainability in libraries (up to 500 words).
- Applicants must complete the nomination form by March 2, 2026. The winner will be notified in March and recognized at the Sustain RT member meeting at the ALA Annual conference. In the case of the deadline being extended, winners would be notified in April. The award recipient will be invited to serve on the SustainRT Awards Committee following the conference.
CONTACTS
Lynne Lambdin
Awards Chair
ALA Sustainability Roundtable
How to Apply:
Not a SustainRT member? Log into your ALA Connect account and add the Sustainability Round Table to your ALA membership.
Complete the New Voices in Sustainability nomination form.