Name: Helping Libraries Thrive: Grant Opportunities & Grant Writing Basics
Start: 2026-10-01T09:30:00-0600
End: 2026-10-01T10:20:00-0600

Helping Libraries Thrive: Grant Opportunities & Grant Writing Basics

Thursday October 1, 2026 9:30am - 10:20am MDT

Sheridan Room

In this session, attendees will hear from Wyoming Community Foundation staff about grant opportunities available to libraries across the state, including the Competitive Grant Cycle and Continuing Staff Education (CSE) grants through the WYCF McMurry Library Fund.

Alongside an overview of available funding opportunities, attendees will also receive practical Grant Writing 101 guidance designed to help libraries craft stronger proposals. This session will explore how to communicate impact, align requests with funder priorities, and tell meaningful stories about the role libraries play in their communities.

Speakers

Ben Kinion

Scholarship and Grants Coordinator, Wyoming Community Foundation

Ben works at the Wyoming community Foundation as a Scholarship and Grant Coordinator. He also attends the University of Wyoming, where he is pursuing his Masters in Public Administration with a focus in nonprofit management

Thursday October 1, 2026 9:30am - 10:20am MDT
Sheridan Room

2026 Wyoming Library Association Conference

Ben Kinion

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2026 Wyoming Library Association Conference

Ben Kinion

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