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Friday, October 26th, 2018The American Library Association (ALA) and the Will and Ann Eisner Family Foundation are now accepting applications for the 2019 Will Eisner Graphic Novel Grants for Libraries, which recognize libraries for their role in the growth of graphic literature. The grants extend graphic novels into a new realm by encouraging public awareness about the rise […]
Libraries Transform Health Literacy Toolkit
Wednesday, October 24th, 2018The National Network of Libraries of Medicine (NNLM) and the American Library Association (ALA) have updated the Libraries Transform Health Literacy Toolkit with brand new resources to help library professionals raise awareness of how libraries provide trusted health information to their communities. With the free online toolkit, you can download posters, postcards, bookmarks and other […]
Libraries and Autism Grant Program
Wednesday, October 24th, 2018AUTISM WELCOME HERE: Library Programs, Services and More The grant honors the groundbreaking work of Meg Kolaya, co-founder of Libraries and Autism: We’re Connected and a pioneer in the area of library service to people with autism. It celebrates her contributions in promoting inclusion, connecting libraries and the autism community, and bringing awareness of the […]
Art Book Distribution to Underserved Communities
Tuesday, October 2nd, 2018New Art Book Distribution to Underserved Communities (DUC) Library Program The D.U.C. provides free books on contemporary art to public institutions of learning. All institutions that self-define as underserved are eligible to participate. DUC has a broad selection of 419 art book titles by 68 different publishers available to order free of charge. Place your […]
American Creed Community Conversations Programming Grants
Tuesday, September 25th, 2018The American Library Association (ALA), in partnership with Citizen Film and the National Writing Project, invites public libraries to apply for programming grants to host community conversations centered around American Creed, a PBS documentary that invites audiences to consider what the ideals and identity of America ought to be. Read the project guidelines and apply […]
Grants for Health Literacy Programs in Public Libraries
Wednesday, September 12th, 2018The National Network of Libraries of Medicine, New England Region (NNLM, NER) has posted two Calls for Proposals. All of Us Research Program Community Engagement The program supports public libraries in outreach projects that involve information and education about the All of Us Research program and health information literacy. Projects can be funded up to […]
Grants for Guides to Library Resources
Tuesday, September 11th, 2018The American Library Association Carnegie-Whitney Grant provides a grant of up to $5,000 for the preparation of print or electronic reading lists, indexes or other guides to library resources that promote reading or the use of library resources at any type of library. Funded projects have ranged from A Resource Guide about Disabilities, Disability Theory, […]
New Graphic Medicine Book Club Kit
Tuesday, August 14th, 2018September is National Preparedness Month. But why mention that in mid-August? National Network of Libraries of Medicine, New England Region announced a new Graphic Medicine Book Club Kit focused on Emergency Preparedness and Recovery. September is National Preparedness Month, so its the perfect time to engage your patrons (or colleagues) with a discussion on emergency […]
IMLS Grant Opportunities Announced
Thursday, June 28th, 2018Applications Open for National Leadership and Laura Bush 21st Century Librarian Grant Programs Only One Application Deadline This Year The Institute of Museum and Library Services (IMLS) is now accepting FY 2019 proposals for National Leadership Grants for Libraries (NLG-L) and Laura Bush 21st Century Librarian Program (LB21). New this year, IMLS is offering one […]
Apply for the ALA Great Stories Club
Wednesday, June 13th, 2018Do you love reading and want to help young people in your community love it as well? The American Library Association (ALA) is accepting applications through July 9 for the Great Stories Club, a grant program in which library workers lead book club programs with underserved teens. Working with small groups of teens, grantees will […]
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