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<p style="margin: 0in; font-family: Aptos, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt;"><span style="font-family: "Aptos Display", sans-serif;">Greetings library community!</span></p>
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<p style="margin: 0in; font-family: Aptos, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt;"><span style="font-family: "Aptos Display", sans-serif;">Passing along this grant opportunity for those that might be interested:</span></p>
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<p style="margin: 0in; font-family: Aptos, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt;"><span style="color: rgb(0, 102, 255);"><b><u><a class="OWAAutoLink" id="OWAda1637ac-3206-43a9-dd60-ecc039961e7d" style="color: rgb(0, 102, 255); margin-top: 0px; margin-bottom: 0px;" data-auth="NotApplicable" href="https://www.t-mobile.com/brand/hometown-grants">T-Mobile’s
Hometown Grants Program</a></u></b></span><span style="font-family: "Aptos Display", sans-serif;"><b>
</b>(</span><span style="font-family: "Aptos Display", sans-serif; color: rgb(0, 102, 255);"><u><a class="OWAAutoLink" id="OWA0807a06f-3407-ca7d-8905-962cf8f4c0da" style="color: rgb(0, 102, 255); margin-top: 0px; margin-bottom: 0px;" data-auth="NotApplicable" href="https://www.t-mobile.com/brand/hometown-grants">https://www.t-mobile.com/brand/hometown-grants</a></u></span><span style="font-family: "Aptos Display", sans-serif;">)<b>
</b>is entering its final phase, and there’s still time to apply until March 31, 2026. To date, T-Mobile's Hometown Grants have funded transformative projects in hundreds of communities—revitalizing parks, upgrading technology, supporting public safety, expanding
access, and so much more. Each grant of up to $50,000 has helped communities jumpstart local projects and create lasting impact.</span></p>
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<li style="font-family: Aptos, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt; margin: 0in;"><span role="presentation" style="font-family: "Aptos Display", sans-serif;">The final opportunity to apply is open now.</span></li><li style="font-family: Aptos, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt; margin: 0in;"><span role="presentation" style="font-family: "Aptos Display", sans-serif;"><b>All applications must be submitted by March 31, 2026.</b></span></li><li style="font-family: Aptos, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt; margin: 0in;"><span role="presentation" style="font-family: "Aptos Display", sans-serif;">No applications will be accepted after this date.</span></li></ul>
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<p style="margin: 0in; font-family: Aptos, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt;"><span style="font-family: "Aptos Display", sans-serif;"><b>Who can request a grant?</b></span></p>
<p style="margin: 0in; font-family: Aptos, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt;"><span style="font-family: "Aptos Display", sans-serif;">Elected officials, town managers/employees, tribal leaders, or nonprofit community leaders from small towns with population less
than 50,000 can apply.</span></p>
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<p style="margin: 0in; font-family: Aptos, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt;"><span style="font-family: "Aptos Display", sans-serif;"><b>What kinds of projects will T-Mobile fund?</b></span></p>
<p style="margin: 0in; font-family: Aptos, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt;"><span style="font-family: "Aptos Display", sans-serif;">We’ll help fund projects that foster local connections, like technology upgrades, outdoor spaces, the arts, and community centers.</span></p>
<p style="margin: 0in; font-family: Aptos, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt;"><span style="font-family: "Aptos Display", sans-serif;">This grant program is specifically open to 501(c)(3) and 501(c)(6) nonprofit organizations and local government entities. Grant
funds may not be awarded to for-profit businesses.</span></p>
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<p style="margin: 0in; font-family: Aptos, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt;"><span style="font-family: "Aptos Display", sans-serif;"><b>What is needed to apply for a grant?</b></span></p>
<p style="margin: 0in; font-family: Aptos, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt;"><span style="font-family: "Aptos Display", sans-serif;">T-Mobile awards up to $50,000 for shovel-ready projects. Applicant’s proposal must include plans, budget, timeline, anticipated
impact, and up to five letters of support.</span></p>
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<p style="margin: 0in; font-family: Aptos, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt;"><span style="color: rgb(0, 102, 255);"><b><u><a class="OWAAutoLink" id="OWAed3f637c-c3fa-741a-9a32-2b7a01f91fed" style="color: rgb(0, 102, 255); margin-top: 0px; margin-bottom: 0px;" data-auth="NotApplicable" href="https://www.t-mobile.com/brand/hometown-grants#FAQs">View
their FAQs here</a></u></b></span><span style="font-family: "Aptos Display", sans-serif;">.</span></p>
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<p style="margin: 0in; font-family: Aptos, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt;"><span style="font-family: "Aptos Display", sans-serif;">Cheers,</span></p>
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