South Dakota State Library: Library Development e-Newsletter

Grant Opportunities

 

Great government information doesn’t come in paper form only

Deadline: Aug. 10, 2012

The Innovative Approaches to Literacy federal grant program was announced in early July and closes soon! It essentially replaces the Improving Literacy Through School Libraries program. For complete information on the application process and eligibility go to www2.ed.gov. For background information on the involvement of school libraries go to www.slj.com

 

The Distribution to Underserved Communities Library Program

Deadline: ongoing, one request per year

The Distribution to Underserved Communities Library Program (DUC) distributes books on contemporary art and culture free of charge to rural and inner-city libraries, schools and alternative reading centers nationwide. More details may be found at www.ducprogram.org

 

First Book

Deadline: Ongoing

First Book is a nonprofit organization that annually provides millions of books to schools and programs serving children from low-income families. Register today to connect your program or school to First Book's resources at www.firstbook.org

 

 

 

 

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