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Have you ever wanted to escape reality even just for an hour? Do you ever feel like stepping into someone else’s shoes for a little bit and experience a world vastly different from your own? If you answered yes to either of these questions, reading is the perfect way to do all this and more! <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Since March 2nd marks Read Across America Day, now is the perfect time to start a new reading adventure. On this day, people all over the world will be picking up their favorite book or starting a new series to celebrate their love of reading. Not only is reading a great break from your everyday life, but reading is also very beneficial to one’s health. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

GrantWatch<\/a> has a category specifically for Literacy and Libraries<\/a>, as well as one for Arts and Culture<\/a> grants. We’re sharing 10 of these grants that are related to reading for Read Across America Day. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

These Grants Are a Novel Idea<\/strong><\/h4>\n\n\n\n
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Book Donations<\/strong><\/h6>\n\n\n\n
  1. Firstly, there are in-kind book donations<\/a> to U.S., Canada, and International organizations to provide underserved communities with reading material. Recipients include libraries, churches, schools, and Peace Corps volunteers throughout the developing world and in the United States.<\/li>
  2. In-kind donations of books<\/a> to U.S. nonprofits, schools, colleges and universities, museums and libraries, and local, state, and federal government agencies to build library collections. <\/li>
  3. In-kind book donations<\/a> to U.S. schools, Title 1 educators, and after-school programs to benefit low-income students. The purpose of the program is to provide teachers with additional resources to instill a love of learning and reading in their students. Grants will be awarded to the schools with the most creative and meaningful initiatives.<\/li>
  4. Lastly, there are in-kind donations of books<\/a> to U.S. nonprofit organizations to benefit children from underserved and low-income backgrounds. Eligible organizations are those seeking to build, expand, or add to a small library, as well as those presenting new books for children to take home.<\/li><\/ol>\n\n\n\n
    Library Grants<\/strong><\/h5>\n\n\n\n
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    1. There are also grants to U.S. public and tribal libraries<\/a> in rural areas for new children’s books. The purpose of the project is to increase access to quality children’s books. Recipients can choose the most appropriate books from a list of more than 500 high-quality hardcover children\u2019s books.<\/li>
    2. Grant of up to $1,000 to a U.S. library employee<\/a> to participate in continuing education events related to library and information sciences. The purpose of this program is to support continual learning, leadership development, and quality library service. <\/li>
    3. Awards to U.S., Canada, and International libraries<\/a> for exceptional public relations programs. Examples of eligible programs include innovative partnerships in the community, awareness campaigns, fundraising for a new college library, a year-long centennial celebration, and a summer reading program.<\/li>
    4. Grants of $500 to U.S. and territories community organizations and libraries<\/a> serving indigenous families and children for storytelling programs. Funding is for programs that explore and celebrate Asian\/Pacific American and American Indian and Alaska Native communities.<\/li><\/ol>\n\n\n\n
      Grants for Authors <\/strong><\/h5>\n\n\n\n
      1. Grants to U.S. published authors<\/a> to provide emergency financial assistance. Funding is for authors with an urgent need, such as a medical emergency or natural disaster. Applicants must have published at least one full-length fiction or nonfiction work that has been published by a mainstream publisher.<\/li>
      2. Awards to U.S., Canada, and International authors <\/a>for nonfiction books on Jewish subjects. In addition to the cash prize, winners will receive marketing and promotion assistance. <\/li><\/ol>\n\n\n\n

        GrantNews Notes<\/strong><\/h4>\n\n\n\n

        Upgrade to a\u00a0GrantWatch MemberPlus+ subscription<\/a>\u00a0to view full grant details,\u00a0including eligibility criteria and application\u00a0information.\u00a0For more information, you can also visit the\u00a0GrantWatch FAQ<\/a>\u00a0page.\u00a0<\/em><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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