Better World Books' LEAP
Literacy and Education in Action Program
Better World Books is inviting libraries to apply for between $5,000 and $25,000 to fund projects that address the literacy needs of underserved populations in your communities. A total of $75,000 is available.
The grant process is modeled after the California State Library's Pitch an Idea program and applications, in the form of a project overview, are due March 25. Projects must be implemented between May 16 and December 31, 2011.
Simplified Process
Interested libraries need only submit a short two page project overview and those with the best proposals will be selected for a 30 minute conversation where they will pitch their idea. After reviewing all of the pitches, Better World Books will select the winners whose projects are most viable and ready to go. Selected libraries will then be asked to complete a more detailed project plan in coordination with Better World Books. After project plans are complete, the grants will be awarded.
Selection Criteria
As you develop your Game Changing ideas, keep the following in mind:
~ Projects should address the literacy needs of under served populations in their community; literacy needs are defined broadly: identifying, understanding, interpreting, creating, communicating, and computing information to live a more fulfilling and productive life
~ Projects must be implemented between 5/16/11 – 12/31/11
~ Libraries may pitch multiple projects or a single project totaling no more than $25,000 and no less that $5,000
~ Libraries can present up to two Game Changing ideas, but only one idea per library will be chosen
~Each Game Changing idea must be fully supported by the Director and/or Library Administration
~ Projects that involve partnerships with local government agencies are highly encouraged
~Projects that will have a measurable and long term impact on an under served population, and will continue to operate after grant funds have been utilized, will be looked upon favorably
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