Rather than being a book about grant writing, this book focuses on various sources for finding grant money. Thats why grants for elementary schools are more important than ever. The books are a mixture of topics with only a small percentage of publications at the primary and secondary school levels. School libraries serving children prek through 12 are eligible. Your wish granted with library grants knowledge quest. Mar 23, 2020 the snapdragon book foundation was started by a school librarian from houston, texas who believes all children deserve access to books. The local donation program of the international book project provides books for classrooms, prison libraries, homeless shelters, after school programs, library bookmobiles, school libraries, and other literacybased nonprofits and is always looking to expand and provide literacy to those in need. The snapdragon book foundation provides funds to improve school libraries for disadvantaged children. The library is available to students and staff from 7.
School libraries are the hub of the school, librarians are heavily involved in education, and changing technology means the library is actually more relevant than ever. Notable childrens books 2020 association for library. Funded the purchase of high interest books for english as a second language students in 9th and 10th grade at dundeecrown high school. Believe in reading helped the rogers county literacy program fund their program which aims to use volunteer seniors grands to tutor elementary school children who are having trouble reading at the appropriate grade level. This 7page document lists grants for 33 different subject areas.
There are specific grants for elementary school libraries to purchase books for students. Riverside elementary school library, grants pass, or. Grantwatch lists hundreds of grants for public, private, parochial and faithbased and charter schools for elementary education including stem, flexible classrooms, career education, antibullying, special needs, parenting education and counseling services. A book is a hardbound print or a braille volume, an audiobook or an ebook to be added to either the circulating or reference section of the school library collection. The aasl is the only national professional membership organization that focuses on school librarians and the school library community. How to apply for a grant snapdragon book foundation. Funds are available to eligible publically funded school, public, and. Book trust is a national literacy program that offers title i elementary school. Students of this library space will gain knowledge of media literacy and technology through creative teaching, student collaboration and critical thinking. Building a collection of library books that our students love. This programs consists of mp3 listening devices with 100 preloaded student appropriate podcasts aligned to common core standards that students listen to while walking. The altagale outstanding trustee conference grant enables public library trustees to attend the ala annual conference.
Collection enhancement grants support libraries in replacing worn books and adding new books to the collection. Grants for teachers lets you specifically search for elementary school grants in addition to filtering by subject and state. The yearbook will feature all classes from the 3 yr. This is a great little grant writing book focused specifically on school librarians. How to apply laura bush foundation for americas libraries. With all the craziness of how this school year turned out, how about remembering it all with a purchase of a mesa view elementary yearbook. Magazineserial copies or subscriptions and emagazine subscriptions may be purchased with grant funds. With jlg gold standard ebooks for elementary, middle school and high school students, jlg digital gives you and your readers unlimited access to read books online from any device. The best way to approach a grant for libraries is to link its programs and services to curriculum and show that this facility is attached at the hip to the entire school community. The school district library grant program is designed to help provide more library. Activities between school libraries and public libraries.
Grants for literacy programs we support the efforts of nonprofit organizations that teach, improve, or encourage reading by people of all ages from around the world. Register your email for latest updates and alerts about grants for school librarians. We have a wonderful book collection as well as professional support materials and state of the art technology. Find the right grant for your school, library, or district. The library corporation library grants and funding. It may take a couple of tries to get the grant, but stick with it. Some school districts rely on the local library system for their. The snapdragon book foundation provides funds to improve school libraries for. We have a very specific mission of providing books for school educational libraries for disadvantaged students. The school district library grant program is designed to help provide more library books and materials for the students of public schools in illinois. Learn more about the nslpy award make the most of title 1 funds with follett. Sep 11, 2015 theres a nice list of grants for school libraries on the scholastic website.
The starbucks foundation invites letters of inquiry from qualifying 501 c 3 organizations that work with underserved youth in the fields of literacy reading, writing and creativemedia arts and environmental literacy. Grants for early learningoutof school time programs and mobile library solutions. Finding and applying for appropriate grants can be a daunting process, but the payoff is well. The improving literacy through school libraries lsl program. About texas book festival collections enhancement grants. Snapdragon book foundation providing books to school. Linda yantis, the school librarian, states, we lost a lot of books at king middle school. Since the texas book festivals founding in 1995, it has been a part of our organizations mission to promote literacy and support texas libraries. There is no limit to the number of users and titles enter and exit the digital stream regularly, so there are always new picks available. This is the 9th edition 2014 so hopefully an updated one will be coming soon. Rebuilding libraries affected by 2017 natural disasters.
Using a simple bracket you can have a battle of the books program for a summer reading or winter reading club. Pages filled with everyday random school pictures and a page dedicated to the hard at homeschooling students. Library funding sources this list is designed to provide an overview of private funding sources that have supported texas school, public andor academic libraries in the recent past. The california state library administers federal and state funding programs related to library development and cooperation, and civil liberties public education. Sherwood has a beautiful library that stays very busy. Worthy of note or notice, important, distinguished, outstanding. The national school library program of the year award, nslpy is sponsored by follett and recognizes school library excellence. The mchenry school district 15 riverwoods elementary school library and mchenry public library district wish to purchase and implement the walking classroom. Grants will be awarded to public, private, and experimental schools. Your library is the place where teachers will bring their students to find reference material and literature to match their subject area. My favorite, improving literacy through school libraries is a direct federal grant that has the power to completely revitalize the library program in your school district.
Applications for 2021 will be available via the website in november. The american association of school libraries aasl offers a variety of grants for the school library. Simply click one of the subject areas at the top of the document to get more information on the available grants, including elgibility, requirements, award amounts, application deadlines and links for more information. The lsl program promotes comprehensive local strategies to improve student reading achievement by improving school library services and resources. View grants for school librarians and school funding opportunities. Library and media services elementary school library.
Grants for school libraries the school funding center. School libraries curriculum and instruction resources ca. Oct 22, 2018 grants offered by the american association of school librarians. Another great resource for finding school grants comes in the form of teaching associations. There are elementary school grants to meet a variety of different needs. This list is not intended to be comprehensive, but offers a starting point for librarians seeking to diversify their funding base and to support special programming. Grants are awarded to public, private, and experimental schools. Programs must target prek through 12th grade students who are new. This comes from ala, so not every grant will apply to schools, but theres still a lot of useful information here. Fortunately, there are funding prospects to enhance school libraries. Librarians use grants for everything from dramatically expanding. Library services and technology act lsta the federal institute of museum and library services. Search for k12 grants by category, state, or grade. For all world book products, see gphs library staff for login.
Each year a committee of the association for library service to children alsc identifies the best of the best in childrens books. Grants for school librarians k12 grants school funding. Grant elementary school willoughbyeastlake city schools. Central office assistant superintendenthuman resources. Association of school librarians aasl has a number of awards and grants. According to the notables criteria, notable is defined as. Grants for teachers snapdragon book foundation books to. Library grants and funding the library corporation. School district library grant program illinois state library. Shes working with afterschool coordinators at the schools to provide. They serve to upgrade or increase book collections, ebooks, books on cd, and special collections in support of community needs. The mission of orchard elementary library is to provide an inviting learning environment that will enhance and develop a lifelong love of books and reading. Grants for school libraries the school funding center grant. Elementary school library middle school libraries elementary schools teen library library books library ideas library organization library skills library lessons what others are saying battle of the funny books.
647 708 1242 1192 1451 1496 54 1049 436 143 396 610 1603 914 1026 21 1502 450 1264 624 673 484 1328 217 1292 759 831 1279 987 1077 668 392 1250 1201 775