Jim Morris Continuing Education Fund - Application

Application Guidelines

NOTE: The Jim Morris Fund cannot be used towards membership dues for any professional organization or college tuition.

1. Applicant must be an employee (full time or part time) of a NEFLIN member library.
2. There are two application windows for 2026:
   For any events taking place in 2026, please apply by December 31, 2025.
   For any events taking place between May 1, 2026 and December 31, 2026, please apply by April 15, 2026.
3. The NEFLIN Board of Directors will consider applications at their January and May 2026 meetings. They will award funds based on the following criteria:
   1. Application is complete and received by the deadline date.
   2. Appropriateness of the event to applicant’s continuing education.
   3. Assessment of applicant’s statement explaining the need and benefit to themselves and their organization of the continuing education event.
4. The NEFLIN Board of Directors will award funds at their sole discretion.
5. Award notifications will be made after the January and May 2026 NEFLIN Board of Directors meetings.
6. Stipend recipients must submit the following items to NEFLIN within 30 days after the event:
   1. Proof of attending the event (e.g., registration receipt, travel receipts, agenda and/or certificate of attendance).
   2. Write a brief summary (250-500 words) of your experience at the event and how it benefited your and your library (for use on promotional materials, etc.).
   3. Submit a headshot (.gif or .jpg) for promotion of the JMCEF.
   4. Upon receipt of these items, funds will be disbursed.
7. NEFLIN will award a maximum of $500 per applicant for out-of-state travel, $250 for in-state travel, and $250 for a virtual event. A maximum of $500 will be awarded per applicant each calendar year.
8. NOTE:  Jim Morris funds cannot be used towards membership dues for any professional organization or college tuition.