[kids-lib] Lois Lenski Covey Bookmobile Book Grants

[MAURER Jennifer L * SLO]

Hi,

Today I found out about the Lois Lenski Covey Foundation which offers annual grants<https://www.loislenskicovey.org/bookmobile-grants/> to purchase books published for youth to add to a bookmobile's collection. Applications<https://www.loislenskicovey.org/bookmobile-grant-application/> are currently being accepted.

>From the foundation's website:


"Lois Lenski, children's book author and 1946 Newbery medalist for Strawberry Girl, had a life-long concern that all children have access to good books. Toward that end, the Foundation provides grants to bookmobile programs that serve children from disadvantaged populations.



The Lois Lenski Covey Foundation awards grants to organizations that operate a lending bookmobile that travels into neighborhoods populated by underserved youth. The grants are for purchasing books published for young people preschool through grade 8. Bookmobiles operated by charitable [501(c)(3)] and other non-taxable agencies, including public libraries or schools, are eligible. The Foundation provides grants to organizations that serve economically or socially at-risk children, have limited book budgets, and demonstrate real need.



Grants range from $500 to $3000 and are specifically for book purchases, and cannot be used for administrative or operational uses.



...The bookmobile grant cycle begins in February and ends in October. Applications postmarked after September 1 will be evaluated early the following year..."



I learned about this opportunity from the Library Grants blog<http://librarygrants.blogspot.com/> maintained by Stephanie Gerding. Anyone can subscribe to receive posts.

Cheers,
Jen

Jen Maurer, MLS (she/her)
School Library Consultant, State Library of Oregon
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