Upcoming Grant Opportunities

Here are some upcoming grant opportunities for those working with youth in libraries or other community organizations.

Coming Up Taller Awards, sponsored by the President’s Committee on the Arts and Humanities, honor extracurricular arts and humanities programs for underserved children and youth. Programs must be regularly scheduled and have been operational for at least five years. Last year, a Teen Advisory Group from the City of Willcox, Elsie S. Hogan Community Library in Arizona won an award. Award recipients receive $10,000 each, an individualized plaque, and an invitation to attend the annual Coming Up Taller Leadership Enhancement Conference. Nomination applications are due January 29, 2010.

Miley Cyrus and Youth Service America have teamed up to create Get Ur Good On, a social network for youth to encourage community service. The network is awarding 100 $500 Get Ur Good On grants to youth-led service projects on Global Youth Service Day, April 23-25, 2010. Projects should address important community needs such as poverty, education, and environmental sustainability. Applications are due February 22, 2010.

The Gannett Foundation supports local organizations in communities served by Gannett newspapers and broadcast stations through community action grants. Grant priorities include education and neighborhood improvement, economic development, youth development, community problem-solving, assistance to disadvantaged people, environmental conservation, and cultural enrichment. Grants range from $1,000 to $5,000. Applications are due to local offices by February 16 or August 17.

January 4th, 2010  ♥  Grants, Libraries  ♥  No Comments »