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Category Archives: Grants and Fundraising
How I Learned to Write Grants Good and How You Can Too
I started my professional career in the lowest-circulating branch of the Dallas Public Library, a small library in a geographically isolated low-income community. I realized almost immediately that to bring more people into the library, I’d have to go outside … Continue reading
Posted in Grants and Fundraising, Guest Blogger
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Family Science Programs
Library grants - love ‘em and need ‘em! But let’s face it, the process can be time-consuming and exhausting, from applying to reporting. How refreshing, then, to partner occasionally with other organizations that have received their own grants. They do … Continue reading
Posted in Blogger Eva Mitnick, Grants and Fundraising, Uncategorized
Tagged early literacy, science, STEM
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Minnesota Smart
Last week Rochester Public Library (MN) celebrated the grand opening of our Minnesota Children’s Museum Smart Play Spot. The installation is the tenth of eighteen Smart Play Spots that will be installed across Minnesota by the museum as part of … Continue reading
Burke County Public Library Receives 2013 Light the Way Grant
During ALA Midwinter in Seattle, the Library Services to Special Populations and Their Caregivers Committee met to review grant applications for the Light the Way Grant. The Light the Way Grant, which honors Newbery medalist and Geisel winner Kate DiCamillo, is … Continue reading
Apply for 2013 ALSC Professional Awards!
ALSC is now taking applications and nominations for its 2013 professional awards! The Light the Way Grant provides a $3,000 grant and is sponsored by Candlewick Press in honor of author Kate DiCamillo and the themes represented in her books. … Continue reading
Dream projects
My library system is considering offering Innovation Mini-Grants to librarians (children, YA, and adult) who have a fabulous idea for a program or service but need some funds to cover equipment, materials, and supplies. This would be similar to the … Continue reading
ALSC Seeks 2012 Professional Award Applicants
The Association for Library Service to Children (ALSC) is seeking applications for the Bookapalooza Program, the ALSC/BWI Summer Reading Program Grant, the Penguin Young Readers Group Award, and the Maureen Hayes Author/Illustrator Award. These grants and awards will provide enrichment … Continue reading
Dollar General Grants for Literacy
Dollar General stores are in many communities and the company is a strong supporter of literacy. In fact, they funded a number of ALSC mini-grants for El dia de los ninos/El dia de los libros (see December 22, 2010 blog posting). … Continue reading
