Obtain Grants to Expand Book Collections
Learn Secrets of Getting Private and Public Grant Money for Books
Jun 20, 2009
Grants are available through the government as well as through private citizens, organizations and foundations for a number of different reasons – from starting a business to repairing a home to buying books. That’s right – there are grants available for libraries, both public and school libraries, to obtain books. Learn to take advantage of these grants and learn the secrets of obtaining grants for books.
Ensure That You’re Qualified
Most grants that are available for purchasing books are aimed toward public and school libraries. There are no grants currently available that allow individuals to expand their own personal book collection. In order to qualify for this kind of grant, individuals must be licensed to teach children or must be a representative of a public library within a community.
Laura Bush Foundation for America’s Libraries
The Laura Bush Foundation was started with children in mind, so that schools could purchase new books and update their book collections. This makes newer and more exciting books available for children and will hopefully help foster an interest for literature and reading in those children. The foundation helps libraries by offering up to $6,000 per school library so they can update their book collection and expand it. To learn more about the Laura Bush Foundation grants, visit the Laura Bush Foundation.
Check Out the Library Grants Blog
One valuable resource that helps keep libraries up to date with the latest news about grants and opportunities can be found at Library Grants Blog. This site posts updates when new library grants are announced and also posts news about library grants and opportunities. Be sure to follow this blog, as new grants are posted often and updates are offered on older grants.
Write a Stellar Grant Proposal
One thing most individuals will have to do in order to receive a grant for books is create a grant proposal. By learning as much about grant proposals as possible, one can have a better shot at actually being approved for the grant. A grant proposal simply outlines the different facts about the library that is applying, what kinds of books the grant money will buy, who will benefit from those books and more. Since these kinds of grants are quite competitive, often times the grant proposal will make the difference between losing and winning. The grant proposal should be written in a clear and easy-to-read manner and should be proofread before being sent in.
Visit Grants.gov
Another valuable website for those searching for grants to buy books is Grants.gov. Similar to the site above, this site offers information on all types of government grants, including those allocated for school and public libraries. Individuals can search for book grants by keyword and receive an up to date listing of relevant grants. Details and applications are also available on this site.
By using the information above, individuals can successfully find and apply for grants that will help them expand their book collection as well as update it.
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