[CALIBK12] Fw: [aaslforum] Grant: Lois Lenski Covey Foundation for new books for school libraries serving disadvantaged populations

[Sandy Schuckett]

Calibbers may be interested in applying for this Lois Lenski Covey Foundation grant......details are below, and application is attached.

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Sandy Schuckett
California School Library Assn.
Liaison to CTA
2312 Claremont Avenue
Los Angeles, CA 90027
323-665-9811
aq061 at lafn.org 
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From: Sara Kelly Johns 
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Sent: Monday, July 28, 2008 10:30 AM
Subject: [aaslforum] Grant: Lois Lenski Covey Foundation for new books for school libraries serving disadvantaged populations


Hi, all--this was sent out once but it caught my eye again and seems like an offer many of us shouldn't refuse (my school doesn't qualify but many do). 



It's due Sept. 15th but the grant application (attached) is not onerous and could be an end of summer project. Just in case this fits your school, here it is, Sara



Grant opportunity: Lois Lenski Covey Foundation

LIBRARY GRANT PROGRAM SPONSORED BY LOIS LENSKI COVEY FOUNDATION

Lois Lenski, the 1946 Newbery medalist for Strawberry Girl, had a life-long concern that all children have access to good books. In pursuit of this goal, she established a foundation to provide grants to public and school libraries serving disadvantaged populations.

The Lois Lenski Covey Foundation annually awards grants to rural and urban, public and school libraries serving at-risk children. The Foundation gives priority to applications from libraries with real need and limited book budgets. Funds are earmarked for purchasing books for young people rather than administrative or operational use. Previously awarded grants have ranged from 3500 to 32000. Successful applicants have proposed purchases to update their collections generally or to expand their holdings in specific areas. A user-friendly, on-line application form is available at www.loislenskicovey.org. 

To qualify for year 2008 grants, completed application forms must be received no later than September 15, 2008.

Please direct questions to: Michael Covey, michael.covey at loislenskycovey.org

For more information, visit http://www.loislenskicovey.org.



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Sara Kelly Johns
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