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Funding Youth services programs. Funding brainstorm. 1-minute mind storms:. Fundraising Grants Gifts/Donations Sources. Additional Resources. Webjunction: “Funding Brainstorm” Webjunction: “Funding Resources for Libraries”
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Funding brainstorm 1-minute mind storms: Fundraising Grants Gifts/Donations Sources
Additional Resources • Webjunction: “Funding Brainstorm” • Webjunction: “Funding Resources for Libraries” • “Youth Services Funding Opportunities,” compiled by RTM Coordinators
LSTA Grants • Using technology for information sharing among various libraries and between libraries and other community services • Making library resources more accessible to urban, rural, or low-income residents, and to others who have difficulty using library services (“under-served”) • http://libraries.idaho.gov/library-services-technology
Priorities for 2010 Grant Cycles • Outreach services to underserved populations and those people having difficulty using library services • Enhancement or expansion of school library services • Resource sharing
Grant-writing Tips • In general: • Type or download • Seek critical feedback • Read instructions • List resources • Answer all parts of questions • Examine scoring criteria • Use wording from questions • Send draft • Get everyone on-board • Research
Grant-writing Tips • Common components of grants: • Need/rationale • Demographics • Measurable outcomes • Budget rationale/justification • Design “innovative” projects
Two Articles to Read • “A Closer Look at Writing Needs Assessment Statements” • Gathering data • Writing a statement • Useful links • “Computers in Libraries: Wishing Won’t Work” • 10 things you need to know
I wish I may, I wish I might… Use the “Wish List” Template in your binder: • What kind of need has been evident in your library or community? • How will you specifically determine the need? • What kind of youth service programs could address this need? • What resources would you need to implement the program? • What are some ideas for funding sources?