ALSC is now accepting applications for mini-grants intended to prepare libraries to incorporate Día into their existing programs, throughout the year. Libraries will use these mini-grants to initiate a Día Family Book Club Program. These mini-grants are part of ALSC’s Everyone Reads @ your library grant, funded by the Dollar General Literacy Foundation.
Intended as an expansion of El día de los niños/El día de los libros (Día), the mini-grants will be awarded to libraries that demonstrate a need to better address the diverse backgrounds within their communities. Up to 12 mini-grants will be awarded at $5,000 each. In addition to these mini-grants, funding from this grant will also allow ALSC to create a Día Family Book Club Toolkit that will be accessible to all. The deadline to accept mini-grant applications is Friday, February 1, 2013.
Jennifer Phillips
Do Canadians qualify for this grant?
Dan Rude Post author
Hi Jennifer! Good question! Yes. Canadians can apply, but like all the applicants, they must meet specific requirements. For the requirements, please see: http://dia.ala.org/dia-2013-mini-grants