Organized in 1983, the Iowa Library Association Foundation awarded its first continuing education grant of $250 just three years later.  Since 1986 the dollars awarded by ILAF have grown to more than $147,000.  The annual awards made by ILAF since 1986 have funded scholarships, continuing education workshops and the Endowed Speaker at the ILA Annual Conferences. ILAF is a 501c3 organization. Donations are tax-deductible to the extent allowed by current law. Click here for information about the various opportunities for giving Support the Foundation - Donate Now! Tillson Scholarship Information and Application Form - Libraries Studies, University of Iowa (CLOSED)Foundation Scholarship Information and Application Form - School Library Studies, University of Northern Iowa (CLOSED)Susan Lerdal Memorial Scholarship Application Form - Assistance to attend the ILA Annual ConferenceBiblionix Public Librarian Scholarship Application Form - Assistance from Biblionix to attend the ILA Annual Conference   ILAF Bylaws and Organizational Manual BylawsArticles of IncorporationCommittees  ...