[OPLINLIST] New Grant Possibility!

[Jo Budler]

I received this notice regarding a grant opportunity and thought many of
you would be interested in considering it.  

 

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Jo Budler

 

http://winslo.state.oh.us <http://winslo.state.oh.us/>  

"The State Library of Ohio provides services and resources to assist
state government and libraries in providing the best service to all."

 

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New Gates Foundation Grants Seek Innovative Approaches to Using
Community Libraries

An initial study of ICMA members found some communities using their
public libraries for compelling new projects, like providing services
for teen and immigrant residents and supporting recycling and public
safety. Over the next two years, with the help of the Bill & Melinda
Gates Foundation, ICMA (International City County Managers Association)
intends to multiply those novel practices and demonstrate the value of
public libraries in supporting sustainable communities. 

In November 2008, local governments will be able to apply for an ICMA
Public Library Innovation Grant. Grants will be 18 months in length, and
will focus on using the public library to address community priorities
and issues. During the project, ICMA will provide a total of $500,000 in
Public Library Innovation Grants to cities, towns, and counties.
Individual grants will likely range from $25,000 to $75,000.

More information at ICMA website (
http://icma.org/main/ns.asp?nsid=4109&hsid=1&scid=25
<http://icma.org/main/ns.asp?nsid=4109&hsid=1&scid=25> )

 

 

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