snugglekitty

Since there are a decent number of fanbinders here, if you know anyone who is BIPoC and interested in a bookbinding scholarship, please feel free to spread the word. I am reading the announcement as open without restriction to guild members only since winning the scholarship includes getting a membership in the guild. This was the announcement on the book-arts listserv I read:

In partnership with the Maxwell/Hanrahan Foundation, the Guild of Book Workers is pleased to announce a new funding opportunity for any individuals who identify as BIPOC (Black, Indigenous, and People of Color) within the Book Arts community.

The scholarship is designed to help expand funding opportunities in the area of Book Arts to support creative projects, education and research.

Individual grants will be awarded in the full sum of $1,000 and a complimentary Guild of Book Workers membership for 1 year. Awarded funds will be payable to individuals with a US tax ID.

Awardees will be required to submit a brief write-up for the Guild of Book Workers Newsletter summarizing the experience and impact of the grant.

This fiscal year’s grant money must be expended by June 30, 2026. Submit your application by April 20, 2026.

Project proposals may include but are not limited to:

• Taking a class offered through a book arts institution
• Materials fees for a university class
• Private study with a bookbinder
• For the purchase of materials necessary to teach a class, etc.
• Costs of travel for research related to Book History, Book Arts, etc.
• Materials to purchase supplies for an individual book project or develop an entry for an exhibition
• Press time for printing
• Support the purchase of big ticket bookbinding equipment

Beginning March 5, you can find the application to apply here: (link)

Thank you for helping us spread the word!

Membership Outreach Committee
Guild of Book Workers