Grant Opportunity for Libraries

[Sekai Farai]

In case you're interested, I think this grant opportunity is perfect for all of us working to bring hackerspaces to libraries.

http://foundationcenter.org/pnd/rfp/rfp_item.jhtml?id=361700024

Posted on November 18, 2011
Deadline: March 15, 2012

John Cotton Dana Awards to Honor Outstanding Library Public Relations Efforts

Awarded in conjunction with the H.W. Wilson Foundation, the American Library Association, and EBSCO Publishing, the John Cotton Dana Award is designed to honor outstanding library public relations, whether a summer reading program, a year-long centennial celebration, fundraising for a new college library, an awareness campaign, or an innovative partnership in the community.

The award, which is managed by the Library Leadership and Management Association division of ALA, has been expanded this year to include eight development grants of $10,000 each.

Eligible submissions include strategic library communication campaigns from all sizes and types of libraries. Entries may include rebranding efforts, promoting unique archives, awareness campaigns, and community partnerships.

All types of libraries are invited to enter and international entries are welcome.

Strategic library communication campaigns may be submitted by any library, friends group, consulting agency, or service provider. Entries for 2012 must be completed during one of the following timeframes: any segment of the calendar year 2011 (January to December); 2010-11 academic year (Fall 2010 to Spring 2011); or long-term project completed in 2011.

Complete program guidelines and entry materials are available at the EBSCO Web site.

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