[Michlib-l] Rural Public Library children's book grants

[Reish, Karren (MDE)]

FYI for rural libraries looking to increase their children's collections. From the Library Grants blog.
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Deadline:  March 1, May 1, and October 1, 2016
The Pilcrow Foundation, a national non-profit public charity, provides a 2-to-1 match to rural public libraries that receive a grant through its Children's Book Project and raise $200-$400 through local sponsors for the purchase of up to $1200 worth (at retail value) of new, quality, hardcover children's books.

Rural public libraries in the United States that have suffered loss and damage due to recent natural disasters (flooding, fire, hurricanes, etc.) may be eligible for special non-matching grants: Disaster Relief Grant information<https://thepilcrowfoundation.org/childrens-book-project/childrens-book-project-disaster-relief-grant/>

For more details and application process, please visit the website: https://thepilcrowfoundation.org/childrens-book-project/.


Karren Reish
Library Grants Coordinator
Library of Michigan
517-241-0021
517-373-5700 f
reishk at michigan.gov<mailto:reishk at michigan.gov>
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