3M Library Systems sponsors a grant for members of ALA’s New Members Round Table (NMRT) to go to the ALA Annual conference for just about free.  The grant itself covers round trip airfare, lodging, conference registration fees and some incidental expenses.  The catch: you need to be a current NMRT member to apply, and there is a small list of conditions of acceptance. All small prices to pay, especially for a new public librarian.
The deadline for application is December 15, 2006, and the selection will take place at ALA Midwinter in Seattle.  Visit the NMRT/3M Award Information page for details and to fill out the online application form.