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Ready for the Hunt

Ready for the Hunt. Research for Library Grant Funding Diana Very July 2009 . This project is made possible by a grant from the U.S. Institute of Museum and Library Services. Objectives . Develop a Program Search for Funding Leverage your Budget. Can we do this?.

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Ready for the Hunt

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  1. Ready for the Hunt Research for Library Grant Funding Diana Very July 2009 This project is made possible by a grant from the U.S. Institute of Museum and Library Services.

  2. Objectives • Develop a Program • Search for Funding • Leverage your Budget

  3. Can we do this? • Will grant funding support an ongoing project? • Is the project already approved? • Is staff available to run the project?

  4. Develop a Program • Write down some ideas for programs or projects • Make sure that the project is needed • Create enthusiasm!

  5. Leverage Your Budget • Does the grant require match? • What budget limitations do you have?

  6. Create a Logic Model

  7. Search for Funding-IMLS IMLS.gov Program Name Application Deadline American Heritage Preservation Grants September 15 Coming Up Taller January 30 Connecting to Collections: Statewide Planning Grants October 1 Conservation Assessment Program December 1 Conservation Project Support October 1 Laura Bush 21st Century Librarian Program December 15 National Medal for Museum and Library Service February 15 National Leadership Grants February 1 Save America's Treasures May 20

  8. Try Federal Resources

  9. Search for Funding-Federal http://www.grants.gov/ Search for all federal funding opportunities by key word, CFDA #, agency or type. http://www07.grants.gov/ Subscribe and receive notifications of new grant opportunity postings and updates. You do not need to be a registered user of Grants.gov to sign-up for this service.

  10. Non-profit foundations supply millions to organizations

  11. Search for Funding -- Non-Profit http://foundationcenter.org/ 2 Steps: • Click Funding Finder • Click Foundation Finder – type in State Brought up 1,994 for Foundations in Georgia Supplied in Alphabetical Order with link Gives contact info, type of grants, financial data, IRS status, etc.

  12. Foundation Center Example Lumpkin County Historical Society, Inc. Address and Contact Information P.O. Box 894Dahlonega, GA 30533-0015Telephone: (770) 894-1602 Type of GrantmakerIndependent foundationIRS Exemption Status 501(c)(3)Financial Data (yr. ended 12/31/2007)Total Assets: $76,541Total Giving: $1,945

  13. Foundation Center Example Founded in 1993, The Cobb Community Foundation (CCF) is a philanthropic foundation Established in 1997, The Coweta Community Foundation, Inc. manages gifts and donations to benefit Coweta County. www.cowetafoundation.org

  14. The Council on Foundationshttp://www.cof.org/ “A national nonprofit association of approximately 2,000 grantmaking foundations and corporations. As a leader in philanthropy, we strive to increase the effectiveness, stewardship, and accountability of our sector while providing our members with the services and support they need for success.”

  15. Council on Foundationshttp://www.cof.org/locator/SearchResults.cfm?state=GA Community Foundation of Southwest Georgia, Inc. P.O. Box 2654135 N. Broad StreetThomasville, GA 31799phone: 229/228-5088fax: 229/228-0848contact: Wade Miller, Executive Director

  16. Council on Foundationshttp://www.cof.org/locator/SearchResults.cfm?state=GA The Savannah Community Foundation, Inc. 7393 Hodgson Memorial DriveSuite 204Savannah, GA 31406-1509phone: 912/921-7700fax: 912/921-3230contact: Russ Simpson, President

  17. Give a call to ALA in Chicago

  18. ALA Grants and Awardshttp://www.ala.org/ala/awardsgrants/grants/programs/index.cfm H. W. Wilson Library Staff Development Grant AASL Innovative Reading Grant ALSC/BWI Summer Reading Program Grant http://www.ala.org/ala/mgrps/divs/alsc/awardsgrants/profawards/bookwholesalers/index.cfm Samuel Lazerow Fellowship for Research in Acquisitions or Technical Services http://www.ala.org/ala/mgrps/divs/acrl/awards/research.cfm

  19. ALA Grants Availablehttp://www.ala.org/ala/awardsgrants/grants/pubresearchtravel/index.cfm BRASS Emerald Research Grant Award http://www.ala.org/ala/mgrps/divs/rusa/awards/index.cfm LLAMA Cultural Diversity Grant Guidelines http://www.ala.org/ala/awardsgrants/grants/programs/index.cfm Genealogical Publishing Company Award http://www.ala.org/ala/mgrps/divs/rusa/awards/index.cfm

  20. Opportunity from Charity Channelhttp://charitychannel.com/Special/DonGriesmannsGrantOpportunities/Last7Days/tabid/131/Default.aspx The National Endowment for the Arts Challenge America: Reaching Every Community Fast-Track Review Grants category offers support primarily to small and mid-sized organizations for projects that extend the reach of the arts to underserved populations Deadline: 2009-05-28

  21. Librarygrants.blogspothttp://librarygrants.blogspot.com/ Authors Stephanie Gerding & Pam MacKellarOur book, Grants for Libraries, received a starred review in Library Journal and Booklist declared it "should be at the side of every grant-writing librarian." Order from publisher Neal-Schuman or at Amazon.com. 2009 Healthy Sprouts Awards: Grow a Library GardenDeadline: October 17, 2009 http://www.kidsgardening.com/healthysprouts.asp. OCLC/ALISE Library & Information Science Research Grant Program (LISRGP)Application deadline: September 15, 2009. http://www.oclc.org/programsandresearch/grants/default.htm

  22. Librarygrants.blogspothttp://librarygrants.blogspot.com/ Build-A-Bear Workshop Giving Programs Accepting Grant Applications for 2009 Deadline: OngoingBuild-A-Bear Workshop, Inc. is accepting grant applications as part of its annual giving program. Grant request deadlines are at the end of February, May, August, and November. For more information visit the Build-A-Bear Workshop website.

  23. Don’t Forget Georgia State Government Grant Opportunities

  24. Department of Labor http://www.dol.state.ga.us/find_one_stop_centers.htm American Recovery and Reinvestment Act (ARRA) Title VIII – DOL, HHS, Edu, and Others Partner with local Workforce Development Centers for use of computer labs for training. They supply the money for computer lab and collection materials, library supplies space for training

  25. Department of Labor Employment and Training Administration • Summer employment of teens at the library paid by federal grants. Get painting, clean-up and landscaping projects done with teen workers. • Possible staff opportunities or work training opportunities • Work with local employment office to hire older citizens who can provide assistance with circulation desk, monitoring services, shelving.

  26. Local Regional Development Center Atkinson County Southeast Georgia AreaSoutheast Georgia Regional Development Center1725 South Georgia Parkway, WestWaycross, Georgia 31503(912) 285-6097(912) 285-6126 FAXWeb Site: www.segardc.org

  27. Local Regional Development Center Brooks County South Georgia AreaSouth GA Workforce Investment Board327 W. Savannah AvenueValdosta, Georgia 31601(229) 333-5277(229) 333-5312 FaxWeb Site: www.sgrdc.com http://www.sgrdc.com/News/Newsletters/2009/JANUARYNewsletter.pdf

  28. Scholastic.comhttp://www.scholastic.com/librarians/programs/grants.htmScholastic.comhttp://www.scholastic.com/librarians/programs/grants.htm Library of Congress Surplus Books ProgramNo Deadline - Ongoing The Library of Congress has surplus books available to non-profit organizations. Your library needs to send or designate someone to choose books from the collection and pay for shipping the material.

  29. Scholastic.comhttp://www.scholastic.com/librarians/programs/grants.htmScholastic.comhttp://www.scholastic.com/librarians/programs/grants.htm Verizon Foundation: LiteracyNo Deadline – Apply on-line To help move America to a more literate society.

  30. Scholastic.comhttp://www.scholastic.com/librarians/programs/grants.htmScholastic.comhttp://www.scholastic.com/librarians/programs/grants.htm Libraries for the Future (LFF)Contact for Deadline and Info LFF is the program division of the Americans for Libraries Council.

  31. Scholastic.comhttp://www.scholastic.com/librarians/programs/grants.htmScholastic.comhttp://www.scholastic.com/librarians/programs/grants.htm The Libri FoundationMarch 15, July 15, December 15 The Libri Foundation was established in 1989 for the sole purpose of helping rural libraries acquire new, quality, hardcover children's books

  32. Scholastic.comhttp://www.scholastic.com/librarians/programs/grants.htmScholastic.comhttp://www.scholastic.com/librarians/programs/grants.htm Distribution to Underserved Communities Library Program OngoingThe Art Resources Transfer Inc. is a non profit organization that donates books on art and culture to any library.

  33. Got the Grant, Now What??? Getting the funds is just the beginning But, that’s another presentation.

  34. Happy Hunting !!! Thanks for your attention. If you have questions or want someone to listen to ideas, give me a call at 404-235-7156 or email me at dvery@georgialibraries.org Diana Very Director of LSTA, Statistics, and Research Georgia Public Library Service

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