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<p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-size:12.0pt">Hello everyone! I’m passing this along for those that might be interested:<o:p></o:p></span></p>
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<p class="MsoNormal" align="center" style="text-align:center"><b><span style="font-size:12.0pt">Applications now open for Penguin Random House and United for Libraries Grants for Friends Groups<o:p></o:p></span></b></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><b><span style="font-size:12.0pt"><o:p> </o:p></span></b></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="margin-bottom:12.0pt"><span style="font-size:12.0pt">Grants of $500 and $1,000, along with book donations and free virtual training, will be awarded to small and rural libraries;
<b>applications close Feb. 18<o:p></o:p></b></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="margin-bottom:12.0pt"><span style="font-size:12.0pt"><a href="https://www.ala.org/united" target="_blank">United for Libraries</a> and
<a href="https://www.penguinrandomhouse.com/" target="_blank">Penguin Random House</a> have partnered for a
<a href="https://www.ala.org/united/grants_awards/friends/united-libraries-and-penguin-random-house-grant-rural-and-small-libraries" target="_blank">
new grant opportunity</a> for Friends of Libraries in small and rural communities across the U.S. Grants of $500 and $1,000 (totaling $25,000), will be awarded to support libraries in need.
<a href="https://airtable.com/appUR04on4kns7PoS/paggFByKhgHrosfaD/form">Sign up for grant information sessions and/or training</a>
<o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-size:12.0pt">These funds will assist Friends of Library groups with priority projects. In-kind book donation grants of $500 will also be awarded to 20 libraries to purchase Penguin Random House titles. Applications will
close Feb. 18, 2025.<o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-size:14.0pt;font-family:"Aptos Display",sans-serif"><o:p> </o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-size:12.0pt">Each grant recipient will also receive complimentary eLearning from United for Libraries. This includes a year of access to <a href="https://www.ala.org/united/training/learning-live" target="_blank">United
for Libraries Learning Live</a> monthly webinars, which present in-depth training to library Trustees/Board Members, Friends, Foundations, advocates, and those who work with them, and training on how to leverage the grant funds to build support for the library
and the Friends group.<o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><b><span style="font-size:12.0pt"><br>
Eligibility requirements<o:p></o:p></span></b></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-size:12.0pt">To be eligible for a cash or in-kind grant, Friends groups must support a rural/small U.S. library in the 50 states, District of Columbia, or U.S. territories (Guam, American Samoa, the Commonwealth of Puerto
Rico, the Commonwealth of the Northern Mariana Islands, and the U.S. Virgin Islands) with a legal service area population of 25,000 or less, and in any area 5+ miles outside of a U.S. Census defined urban area (as defined by the <a href="https://www.imls.gov/" target="_blank">Institute
of Museum and Library Services</a> IMLS). A library that meets the same eligibility and is able to demonstrate it has started the process of forming a Friends group will also be eligible.<o:p></o:p></span></p>
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How to apply: <o:p></o:p></span></b></p>
<ul style="margin-top:0in" type="disc">
<li class="MsoListParagraph" style="margin-left:0in;mso-list:l1 level1 lfo3"><span style="font-size:12.0pt">The application is hosted on the <a href="https://www.grantinterface.com/Home/Logon?urlkey=AMALA" target="_blank">ALA Apply</a> platform. You will need
to create an account on the ALA Apply platform if you do not have one already. This account is different than your ALA website or membership account.<br>
<br>
<o:p></o:p></span></li><li class="MsoNormal" style="mso-list:l1 level1 lfo3"><span style="font-size:12.0pt">Download a PDF of the <a href="https://www.ala.org/sites/default/files/2025-01/United%20for%20Libraries%20and%20Penguin%20Random%20House%20Grants%20to%20U.S.%20Rural%20and%20Small%20Libraries%20%20Application%2001072025.pdf" target="_blank">application
questions</a>. Please note that (1) this contains all questions, you will only answer those applicable to the specific grant for which you are applying ($500, $1,000, or $500 in-kind), and (2) all applications must be submitted online.<br>
<br>
<o:p></o:p></span></li><li class="MsoNormal" style="mso-list:l1 level1 lfo3"><span style="font-size:12.0pt">You can save the application and return later to complete. Be sure to submit the application once you have finalized all information.<br>
<br>
<o:p></o:p></span></li><li class="MsoNormal" style="mso-list:l1 level1 lfo3"><span style="font-size:12.0pt">Refer to the Dec. 18 information session <a href="https://www.ala.org/sites/default/files/2025-01/United%20for%20Libraries%20%26%20Penguin%20Random%20House%20Grant%20Information%20Session%201.pdf" target="_blank">Frequently
Asked Questions</a> for details about the grants, eligibility, and more. If you need additional assistance, please email <a href="mailto:united@ala.org" target="_blank">united@ala.org</a> or call (312) 280-2161.<o:p></o:p></span></li></ul>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-size:12.0pt"><o:p> </o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><b><span style="font-size:12.0pt">The grant application is open now through Feb. 18, 2025</span></b><span style="font-size:12.0pt"><o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-size:12.0pt"><br>
Grants will be administered by <a href="https://www.ala.org/united" target="_blank">United for Libraries</a>: The Association of Library Trustees, Advocates, Friends and Foundations, whose mission is to support those who govern, promote, advocate, and fundraise
for all types of libraries. Grant funding is provided by Penguin Random House.<o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><b><span style="font-size:12.0pt"><br>
Learn more about this grant opportunity on the <a href="https://www.ala.org/united/grants_awards/friends/united-libraries-and-penguin-random-house-grant-rural-and-small-libraries" target="_blank">United for Libraries website</a></span></b><span style="font-size:12.0pt">, <b>or <a href="https://airtable.com/appUR04on4kns7PoS/paggFByKhgHrosfaD/form" target="_blank">sign
up to receive updates</a>.</b><o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-size:12.0pt"><o:p> </o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-size:12.0pt;color:black">Jillian Wentworth</span><span style="font-size:12.0pt"><br>
<span style="color:black">(</span><i>she/hers)<o:p></o:p></i></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="text-autospace:none"><span style="font-size:12.0pt;color:black">Deputy Director, Strategy & Engagement</span><span style="font-size:12.0pt;color:black;mso-ligatures:none"><o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-size:12.0pt;color:black">United for Libraries: The Association of Library Trustees, Advocates, Friends and Foundations
<o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-size:12.0pt;color:black">A division of the American Library Association
</span><span style="font-size:12.0pt"><o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-size:12.0pt;color:black">312-280-2160</span><span style="font-size:12.0pt"><br>
<span style="color:black">Website: <a href="http://www.ala.org/united"><span style="color:#0563C1">www.ala.org/united</span></a><o:p></o:p></span></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-size:12.0pt;color:black">News & Updates: <a href="http://united.ala.org/">
<span style="color:#0563C1">united.ala.org</span></a><o:p></o:p></span></p>
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