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<p class="MsoNormal"><i><span style="font-size:12.0pt;color:blue">Please pardon the cross-posting.<br>
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<p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-size:12.0pt;color:blue">Libraries and Autism: We’re Connected offers $5,000 annually for a library program or service that benefits people with autism and their families. “Depending on the applications received, one grant
for the full amount or multiple grants for smaller amounts totaling $5,000.00 may be awarded. Any type of library in the United States or Canada can apply, and the proposal can fund projects and services for any age group.” Applications open on September 1<sup>st</sup>
and are due December 1<sup>st</sup>.<o:p></o:p></span></p>
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<p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-size:12.0pt;color:blue">FYI,<o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-size:12.0pt;color:blue">Jen<o:p></o:p></span></p>
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<p class="MsoNormal" style="margin-bottom:5.0pt"><b><span style="font-size:14.0pt;font-family:"Century Gothic",sans-serif;color:black">Jen Maurer, MLS<o:p></o:p></span></b></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="line-height:115%"><span style="font-size:10.5pt;line-height:115%;color:black">School Library Consultant<br>
<a href="mailto:jennifer.maurer@state.or.us"><span style="color:black">jennifer.maurer@state.or.us</span></a> | 503-378-5011 |
<a href="http://www.oregon.gov/osl/ld"><span style="color:black">www.oregon.gov/osl/ld</span></a>
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