A reminder that Grow with Google has partnered with PLA to offer Libraries Lead with Digital Skills.

There are 8 $1000 grants available to Maine public libraries. Read more at https://www.maine.gov/msl/libs/admin/funding/index.shtml

Application and info at: http://www.ala.org/pla/initiatives/google

Deadline for this grant is January 9, 2020.

Google and ALA announced a $2 million nationwide grant called Libraries Build Business.
These funds will provide grants to 10-14 public libraries that have a strong history of providing services for small business and/or entrepreneurs for low-income and/or underrepresented groups in their communities.  More information about applying is at: http://www.ala.org/advocacy/workforce/grant
The Public libraries can apply for up to $150,000 for costs associated with participating in 18 months of the initiative.  The deadline for the pre-application is December 13 but this a short application for review before a library
Nov. 21 - Dec. 13, 2019 - Interest and eligibility application window.
Libraries Build Business grant, libraries will be selected following a two-phase review process. First libraries will indicate their interest and eligibility via a short application form. After an initial screening, a pool of libraries will be invited to complete a full application. A selection committee consisting of representatives from the Public Library Association, ALA's Public Policy and Advocacy advisory committee and ALA's Office for Diversity Literacy and Outreach Services will review those invited applications to select the cohort libraries.



Janet McKenney
Director, Library Development
Maine State Library
SHS 64
230 State Street
Augusta, ME 04333

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