[Libs-Or] Possible grant opportunity

[Katie Anderson]

Better World Books will be seeking "Game Changing" ideas which help advance a compelling literacy project.
The needs and opportunities of the communities libraries serve vary widely and there are countless worthy projects to support. This grant process is inspired by the California State Library's "Pitch an Idea" program
and is intended to solicit a wide range of applications that reflect this diversity.
$30,000 in funding is available; maximum grant amount per project is $15,000. Interested libraries can download the application form on this page, complete it, and return it per the instructions on the form. All applications are due by April 5th at 4pm ET. During the Selection Period selected libraries may be contacted by Better World Books for interviews or to provide additional project details as part of the evaluation process.
Selection Criteria:
As you develop your Game Changing Ideas, keep the following in mind:

*         Answer questions fully. Where questions have multiple parts, be sure to address all parts. Omissions make it difficult to evaluate your application.

*         Projects should address the literacy needs of underserved populations in their community. Literacy needs are defined by broadly identifying, understanding, interpreting, creating, communicating, and computing information to live a more fulfilling and productive life.

*         Libraries may pitch only one project each, with a maximum award of $15,000. Please be sure to clearly outline the project elements that require the requested funds.

*         Projects that will have a measurable and long term impact on an underserved population and will continue to operate after grant funds have been utilized will be looked upon favorably.

*         Better World Books looks forward to reviewing applications that bring a fresh and inspired approach to challenging issues.
More information: http://www.betterworldbooks.com/go/leap-library-grant
Questions: grants at betterworldbooks.com<mailto:grants at betterworldbooks.com> or http://support.betterworldbooks.com/
Application: http://www.betterworldbooks.com/content/files/2013Leap-Application-Libraries-Ver2.pdf?ver=0227.13

Katie Anderson, Library Development Services
* Youth Services Consultant * Oregon Center for the Book Coordinator *
Oregon State Library, 250 Winter St. NE, Salem, OR 97301
katie.anderson at state.or.us<mailto:katie.anderson at state.or.us>, 503-378-2528

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