Indiana Library Federation Receives Grant  

 Indiana Library Federation (ILF) is excited to receive a substantial grant from the CICF's Herbert Simon Family Foundation totaling over $140,000 for ILF's efforts to increase advocacy and training with library trustees and school administrators in 2026 and 2027.

The two-year grant entitled "Indiana Library Champions: Investing to Cultivate Strong Advocates," will cover the costs of three core priorities including: four in-person trainings, a two-year contract for United for Libraries' 'Short Takes for Trustees' webinars, and an expanded Statehouse Day approach.

“This significant investment from the Herbert Simon Family Foundation is truly transformational for libraries across Indiana. It allows the Indiana Library Federation to reimagine what advocacy looks like by empowering hundreds of Hoosiers, from trustees to school leaders, to become confident, informed champions for libraries in their own communities through in-person and webinar learning opportunities. Together, we are building a future where strong libraries help to create stronger communities.” Julie Wendorf, ILF President.

The Indiana Library Federation would like to extend its deep gratitude to the Herbert Simon Family Foundation for recognizing the power of Indiana libraries to shape the future of our state, nation and world. We are looking forward to the community connections, growth and opportunities this partnership will create.

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About: Indiana Library Federation is the statewide nonprofit association for academic, public, school, and special libraries and the staff and volunteers who support them. Indiana Library Federation advances libraries for the future through professional development, awards, programs, member services, and advocacy.

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