ALAWON: American Library Association Washington Office Newsline
Volume 13, Number 25
April 23, 2004

In This Issue: FUNDING OPPORTUNITIES

Time is running out to submit grant applications under several competitive programs.  For example, the Improving Literacy Through School Libraries Program seeks to improve the literacy skills and academic achievement of students by providing them with up-to-date library materials, well-equipped school libraries/media centers, and certified library/media specialists.  However, only school districts in which at least 20 percent of students served are from families with incomes below the poverty line are currently eligible to apply (http://www.ed.gov/programs/lsl/eligibility.html).  Applications are due May 20.  

The Community Technology Centers Program assists in the creation or expansion of community technology centers that will provide disadvantaged residents of distressed urban and rural communities with access to information technology and related training.  Eligible applicants include states, school districts, institutions of higher education, faith-based and community organizations, and other non-profit groups, and up to one-fourth of the available funds will be set aside for "novice" applicants.  Applications are due June 1.  

Meanwhile, applications are being reviewed as they are received under the State- and Local-Flexibility Demonstration Programs.  http://www.ed.gov/GrantApps/ lists all the competitions that are currently underway and provides links to electronic application packages, forms, and other key information.


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