Joint Conference of Librarians of Color (JCLC)

As a pilot project, the Texas State Library and Archives Commission (TSLAC) intends to fund up to 15 scholarships of up to $3,500 to paid library staff of accredited libraries to attend the  Joint Conference of Librarians of Color (JCLC) in St. Pete Beach, Florida scheduled for October 5-9, 2022. The scholarship will fund JCLC conference registration, travel within the United States, lodging, and meals.

Please review the Notice of Funding Opportunity for the New JCLC Scholarship Program (opens as a PDF).

Funding is provided by the federal Institute of Museum and Library Services (IMLS) as a subaward of IMLS’ Grants to States Program under the Library Services and Technology Act.

Goals and Purposes

The scholarship program's goal is to provide and expand access to professional development opportunities that enhance the skills of the current library workforce and library leadership, and to advance the delivery of library and information services. 

The TSLAC JCLC Scholarship Program will provide:

Deadline and Submission 

Completed applications and all required documents must be submitted in GMS by 11:59 p.m. Central Standard Time, Sunday, May 22, 2022. If you are unable to submit your application and/or required documentation via GMS, you may submit documents via mail, e-mail, or fax. Applications must be postmarked by the deadline. If you have questions about the TSLAC JCLC Scholarship Program, please contact staff.