These grants support library professionals and students pursuing their education goals, strengthening our library community across Maryland and ensuring our libraries continue to thrive with skilled, knowledgeable professionals.

Congratulations to all our recipients! Each demonstrates dedication to excellence in library services, and we're proud to support your educational journey and the positive impact you'll make in Maryland's libraries.

January 2025 Recipients 

• Ryan Adams
• Dhritisha Chakraborty  
• Anita Crawford
• Keila Foster  
• Tori George 
• Nay Keppler 
• Katherine Kizzier
• James Mensah 
• Andrea Post 
• William Stea 

July 2025 Recipients 

• Rita Baldwin Hopkins
• Carol Michelle Burchfield
• Megan Craynon 
• Tracey Gilchrist 
• Jennifer Kinniff 
• Rosalyn Rivera 
• Laura Toner 
• Karen Wilson 
• Rachel Wolfe 

Learn more about the MLA Educational Grants program and how to apply for future opportunities.

Thank you to all who applied, and congratulations once again to our 2025 grant recipients!