Good day! Please excuse cross-posting. On behalf of the Association for Rural & Small Libraries [ARSL]:

“Through the generosity of Penguin Random House, we are pleased to announce this grant opportunity for small, rural libraries nationwide! This grant is available to libraries that meet both the IMLS definition for small libraries (a service population of 25,000 or fewer) and the definition for rural libraries (libraries located 5 or more miles from the nearest town of 25k or more)
Applicants may request:
•             One (1) monetary grant in support of a community-oriented project for up to $1,000.
          or
•             An in-kind grant donation of up to $1,000 in equivalent value to support a circulating collection in your library.
Applications may be submitted beginning December 4, 2023.
Deadline to submit applications is December 15, 2023.
Notifications of funding decision will be sent to applicants by March 8, 2024.
Funded projects must be completed by December 31, 2024.
Project reports must be submitted by February 1, 2025.
Download a preview of the in-kind donation requests grant application<https://drive.google.com/file/d/11I8C4iXy75-ruC8P9kkAfTl7NrAd-z1j/view>*
Download a preview of the monetary requests grant application<https://drive.google.com/file/d/1HlwvvudfV2ErAqdYtN4S8sAn3tsN5uBc/view>*
*Dates on these sample applications are from 2022-23 grant cycle. The questions for the 2023-24 grant cycle will be the same as last year.

The program will award grants to libraries that demonstrate a true need. First-time recipients will receive priority when reviewing the applications. Monetary grants are not limited to literacy and may be used for everything from library programming and books to resources like hotspots that help community members access important information. Library seeking support for digital collections should request a monetary grant.

APPLY HERE<https://www.arsl.org/prh-grant>”


Lisa M. Shaw [she/elle/ella/ye/그녀/iyada/вона/ea]
Small/Rural Libraries & Workforce Development Specialist
Division of Library Development
Maine State Library
242 State Street
SHS 64
Augusta ME 04330
www.maine.gov/msl<http://www.maine.gov/msl>
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(207 ) 747-8717 (text or call)

What I’m reading: Suddenly a Murder by Lauren Muñoz
What I’m listening to: “Paradigme” – La Femme; “Wairua” – Maimoa; “Sell the World” – The HU

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[Midsomer Murders]