MSLA GRANTS
kevin mowat memorial
seed grants
In memory of Mr. Kevin Mowat, the Manitoba School Library Association is pleased to offer three
$500.00 seed grants to school libraries in Manitoba requesting funds to improve their programs and collections.
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The grants are intended to address inequities in school library funding and to encourage school library staff to increase the innovation of their programs and/or the diversity of their collections.
the canadian author grant
This $500 grant is designed for MSLA members who aim to enrich their school library collections with books written by Canadian authors.
You must be a member of the MSLA to apply. Membership can be purchased for $25, please see the membership page.
Grant Details:
Amount: $500
Purpose: To purchase books written by Canadian authors.
Eligibility: Open to members of the Manitoba School Library Association who are currently working in a Manitoba school.
Application Process: A minimum 500 word written explanation of why your library is a good candidate for this grant and how you plan to use the funds. This explanation may be used in an MSLA Journal.
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Deadline: January 17, 2025.
The makerspace grant
Offering $500 in funding to expand your makerspace and ignite the spark of innovation. This grant will help provide the tools and materials that you need to enhance your library makerspace and contribute to the creativity and innovation of students at your school.
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You must be a member of the MSLA to apply. Membership can be purchased at for $25, please see the membership page.
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Grant Details:
Amount: $500
Purpose: To purchase materials for your school library makerspace.
Eligibility: Open to members of the Manitoba School Library Association who are currently working in a Manitoba school.
Application Process: A minimum 500 word written explanation of why your library is a good candidate for the grant and how you plan to use the funds. This explanation may be used in an MSLA Journal.
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Deadline: January 17, 2025.
the diverse books grant
Offering $500 to enrich your school library with diverse and inclusive literature. Empower students, cultivate empathy, celebrate diversity, expand horizons, and support inclusivity.
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You must be a member of the MSLA to apply. Membership can be purchased or $25, please see the membership page.
Grant Details:
Amount: $500
Purpose: To purchase diverse and inclusive books for a classroom or school library.
Eligibility: Open to members of the Manitoba School Library Association who are currently working in a Manitoba school.
Application Process: A minimum 500 word written explanation of why your library is a good candidate for the grant and how you plan to use the funds. This explanation may be used in an MSLA Journal.
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Deadline: January 17, 2025.
Past recipients
2023-2024
The Makerspace Grant
1. Curtis Lowton (Archwood School)
The Diverse Books Grant
2. Angela Perez (Rockwood School)
The Canadian Author Grant
3. Michelle Saul Brosch (Principal Sparling School)
2020-2022
On hold due to the pandemic.
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2019-20
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Cheryl Antonio, Kelsey School (The Pas)
Also awarded in 2020 - MSLA Leading from the Library Grant ($2500)
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Cheryl Antonio, Kelsey School (The Pas)
2018-19
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Jennifer Bevan (Ecole Dieppe)
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Taryn Borys (Hedges Middle School)
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Karen Kendrick (Walter Whyte)
2017-18
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Niki Card (Hampstead)
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Terri Stewart (Daerwood)
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Pam Gordon (Sargent Park)
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2016-17
1. Sarah Coull (Westpark School)
2. Katharine Thieseen (R.B. Russell)
3. Twyla Deblonde (Prairie Mountain)