South Dakota State Library: Library Development e-Newsletter

Grant Opportunities

 

Build-A-Bear Literacy and Education Grants

Deadline: August 31

The Build-A-Bear Workshop Bear Hugs Foundation supports charities in the U.S. and Canada through grant programs including Literacy and Education Grants which provide support for children in literacy and education programs such as summer reading programs, early childhood education programs, and literacy programs for children with special needs. For more information: www.buildabear.com.

 

Margaret Alexander Edwards Trust Grants

Deadline: ongoing

The Margaret Alexander Edwards Trust awards small grants (under $5,000) for school and public libraries seeking to offer innovative programs that promote reading for pleasure for teenagers. Applications that feature new or creative programs will receive special consideration over those simply seeking funds for collection development or for a book discussion group. Application information: www.carr.org.

 

 

 

 

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