{"id":21312,"date":"2022-09-18T09:30:00","date_gmt":"2022-09-18T13:30:00","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.grantwatch.com\/grantnews\/?p=21312"},"modified":"2022-11-03T02:53:29","modified_gmt":"2022-11-03T06:53:29","slug":"are-you-looking-for-library-grants-funding","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.grantwatch.com\/grantnews\/are-you-looking-for-library-grants-funding\/","title":{"rendered":"Are You Looking for Library Grants &#038; Funding?"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<p>When I was a child, I loved going to libraries. I remember asking my mom repeatedly if we could go to the library again, so I could check out a new book. These numerous trips to the library served to kick-start my love for reading and learning. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Just as these places of learning have been influential in my life, libraries have also proven to be irreplaceable to many other children and adults. Especially during the COVID-19 pandemic, libraries have been a great resource for people stuck in isolation. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Most libraries had to close during the health crisis; however, many libraries stepped up their online services and provided virtual programming as an alternative. Libraries offered people a way to escape for a bit from the current situation of the world and to continue learning and growing during such tough times. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>&#8220;Libraries kept Americans connected in ways that brought our communities closer,&#8221; said Julius C. Jefferson, Jr., the American Library Association president. &#8220;Buildings may not have been open, but libraries were never closed.&#8221;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Now that I am older, I want everyone to be able to have the same opportunity I did. This starts with making sure libraries have the funding they need to continue to operate. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Grants are a great resource for libraries in need of additional help. As a lover of books and libraries, I am proud to work for an organization like <a href=\"https:\/\/www.grantwatch.com\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">GrantWatch.<\/a> This site<a href=\"https:\/\/www.grantwatch.com\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\"> <\/a>works diligently to locate grants that promote literacy and support libraries. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>Top 10 Library Grants<\/strong><\/h4>\n\n\n\n<ol class=\"wp-block-list\"><li>Grants of up to $3,000 are open to nonprofits, public schools, and libraries <a href=\"https:\/\/grantwatch.com\/grant\/180779\/grants-to-usa-nonprofits-schools-and-libraries-to-purchase-books-for-mobile-libraries-serving-underrepresented-children.html\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">to purchase books for mobile lending libraries <\/a>serving underrepresented children.<\/li><li>In-kind donations of new books valued at $800 are available to <a href=\"https:\/\/grantwatch.com\/grant\/165910\/in-kind-donations-of-children-s-books-to-usa-rural-libraries-affected-by-natural-disasters.html\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">libraries in rural areas that have been impacted by natural disasters<\/a>. <\/li><li>There are also in-kind grants of new children&#8217;s books for <a href=\"https:\/\/grantwatch.com\/grant\/178554\/in-kind-grants-of-new-children-s-books-to-usa-public-and-tribal-libraries-in-rural-areas.html\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">public and tribal libraries in rural areas<\/a>.<\/li><li>Grants of up to $5,000 are available to USA, Canada, and International individuals, libraries, and organizations <a href=\"https:\/\/grantwatch.com\/grant\/174274\/grants-to-usa-canada-and-international-libraries-and-individuals-for-bibliographical-and-library-aids.html\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">to compile scholarly library resource lists<\/a>.<\/li><li>Opportunities exist for <a href=\"https:\/\/grantwatch.com\/grant\/186576\/opportunity-for-usa-librarians-and-library-workers-to-receive-health-information-training.html\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">librarians and library workers <\/a>to receive professional development training to improve public access to health information. <\/li><li>There are also opportunities for library staff to receive training <a href=\"https:\/\/grantwatch.com\/grant\/186706\/opportunity-for-usa-library-staff-and-disaster-workforce-members-to-receive-disaster-preparedness-training.html\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">to prepare for and respond to disasters and emergencies<\/a>. <\/li><li>USA and territories<a href=\"https:\/\/grantwatch.com\/grant\/203779\/opportunity-for-usa-library-workers-and-lis-students-to-participate-in-a-data-service-training-program.html\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\"> library workers and LIS students<\/a> can participate in a data service training program through this grant. <\/li><li>In addition, grants of up to $1,000 are open to New Mexico libraries and library-associated nonprofits <a href=\"https:\/\/www.grantwatch.com\/grant\/179549\/grants-to-new-mexico-libraries-and-nonprofits-to-enhance-library-and-information-services.html\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">to enhance library services<\/a>.<\/li><li>Grants of up to $750 are available to Michigan nonprofits, schools, book clubs, and libraries <a href=\"https:\/\/www.grantwatch.com\/grant\/142443\/grants-to-michigan-nonprofits-schools-institutions-ihes-and-libraries-for-projects-and-events-to-promote-reading.html\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">for projects that promote reading<\/a>. <\/li><li>Finally, there are grants to <a href=\"https:\/\/www.grantwatch.com\/grant\/173403\/grants-to-new-york-public-libraries-for-capital-expenses.html\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">New York public library systems and public libraries<\/a> for capital expenses. Funding is for the purchase of equipment and furnishings, broadband infrastructure, site or building acquisition, construction or renovation of library buildings, signage, and assistive listening devices. <\/li><\/ol>\n\n\n\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>GrantNews Notes<\/strong><\/h4>\n\n\n\n<p>Looking for similar grants? GrantWatch features an entire category specifically for grants related to&nbsp;<a href=\"https:\/\/www.grantwatch.com\/grants-filter.php?category_id%5B%5D=22\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Literacy &amp; Libraries<\/a>. Join&nbsp;GrantWatch to gain access to more than 8,000 grants. This includes full eligibility criteria, contact information for grant funders, and application links.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>When I was a child, I loved going to libraries. 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