Subscribe in a readerMarch 2012, Volume 4, Issue 3
Check Your Calendars!!
Read Across America Day
March 2
Teen Tech Week
March 4-10
World Read Aloud Day
March 7
PLA Annual Conference
March 13-17
Month of the Military Child
April
School Library Month
April
National Library Week
April 8-14
Preservation Week
April 22-28
Money Smart Week
April 22-28
World Book Night
April 23
Featured e-Resources of the Month
Support Common Core literacy with electronic resources
Grant Opportunities
Dollar General Youth Literacy Grants
Deadline: May 16, 2012
Dollar General Literacy Foundation Youth Literacy Grants provide funding to schools and public libraries to implement or expand literacy programs and to purchase books, materials and equipment to support such programs. More information may be found at their website www.dollargeneral.com
Verizon Foundation Grants
Deadline: Jan. 1 – Oct. 31 annually
The Verizon Foundation’s core giving areas are: Education, Literacy, Domestic Violence Prevention, Healthcare and Accessibility and Internet Safety. Average awards range from $5,000-$10,000. Applicants must be a 501(c)(3) organization or public school. Visit the Verizon Foundation for more information and access to the online application process foundation.verizon.com.
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