South Dakota State Library: Library Development e-Newsletter

Grant Opportunities

Ezra Jack Keats Minigrant Program

Deadline: September 15

Public school libraries and public libraries that host programs encouraging literacy and creativity in children can apply for an Ezra Jack Keats Minigrant of $500. Programs focusing on the work of Ezra Jack Keats are welcome, but not required. For more information go to www.ezra-jack-keats.org.

 

The Lisa Libraries

Deadline: none

The Lisa Libraries donates new children's books and small libraries to organizations that work with kids in poor and under-served areas.

Founded in 1990, the Lisa Libraries was started by author Ann M. Martin and friends to honor and memorialize children's book editor Lisa Novak. Some of the libraries established have been at day-care centers, prison visiting areas for children of incarcerated parents and after-school programs. The Lisa Libraries supplements under-filled shelves as well as provides books to many children who may never have owned a book before. In 2008, the Lisa Libraries contributed over 27,000 books to nonprofit organizations across the country. For further details go to www.lisalibraries.org.

 

Pepsi Refresh Grant Project

Deadline: monthly

In an effort to support those who generate innovative, optimistic ideas, the Pepsi Refresh Project will award more than $20 million in 2010 to move communities forward. The program launched on January 13 and exceeded expectations by receiving the monthly limit of 1,000 submissions in less than seven days with at least one from each state in the U.S. Submit your grant project as close to the first of the month as possible.

Individuals and organizations can apply for grants to benefit a variety of projects and site visitors vote for the best ideas for funding. Pepsi will fund projects that make a difference in six categories: Health, Arts & Culture, Food & Shelter, The Planet, Neighborhoods and Education. Simply submit an idea and get your supporters to vote— the projects with the highest number of votes each month win the grant. Grants are accepted for $5,000, $25,000, $50,000 or $250,000. Find more information at www.refresheverything.com.

 

USDA Rural Development Community Facilities funding for public libraries

Depending on funding availability, USDA Rural Development will provide up to $500,000 in additional Recovery Act dedicated grant funds to each of the State Offices for library projects.

For more information on the program and how to apply, see the fact sheet at www.wo.ala.org (pdf). Also go to www.rurdev.usda.gov/sd.

Contact Daria Bossman, SDSL for preliminary information, 1-800-423-6665 or one of the SD USDA regional reps. You may also contact Dana Kleinsasser in the USDA Huron Office, 605-352-1157.

 

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