<div style>First Book-Portland, OR is currently accepting grant applications from local nonprofit organizations serving children in need. Teachers and directors of local preschools, child care centers, after-school programs, tutoring and mentoring programs are encouraged to apply for grants to purchase new books to give to the children in their programs.</div>
<div style><br></div><div style>Applications are due by Friday, February 24, 2012 and the current applicant pool is very small (meaning grant applicant's chances are very high). Please encourage organizations in Washington, Multnomah and Clackamas counties to apply. More information can be found at <a href="http://goo.gl/NswT2" target="_blank" style="color:rgb(17,85,204)">http://goo.gl/NswT2</a> and the application can be found at <a href="http://goo.gl/CgTxR" target="_blank" style="color:rgb(17,85,204)">http://goo.gl/CgTxR</a> (.doc) or <a href="http://goo.gl/hjYDH" target="_blank" style="color:rgb(17,85,204)">http://goo.gl/hjYDH</a> (.pdf).</div>
<div style><br></div><div style>Thank you for your help spreading the word!</div><div style>Darren Heiber</div><div style>Chair, First Book Portland</div>