ALA accepting applications for Library Census Equity Fund mini-grants: Apply by November 22

$2,000 Library Census Equity Fund mini-grant opportunity for libraries in or near Census 2020 hard-to-count communities.

See below for an interesting grant opportunity (with…of course….a quickly approaching deadline for application).  Take a look at it and let us know if there is any way NFLS can be of help...

The American Library Association just announced a nifty $2,000 Library Census Equity Fund mini-grant opportunity for libraries in or near Census 2020 hard-to-count communities. The proposed activity must be related to 2020 Census preparations or outreach by the library to serve a hard-to-count population. Eligible activities include (but are not limited to):

• Expanding the library’s technology capacity for use by people completing the census questionnaire online, e.g. buying an additional tablet computer or internet hotpsot
• Community outreach activities using library facilities, staff, or resources, e.g. hosting a program or event at the library
• Buying or printing materials related to the Census (e.g. books or media) for use in library programs, displays, outreach or events

Applications are due soon, so I would appreciate you all sharing this opportunity soon and widely. Here’s the full timeline:

• November 22, 2019: Deadline for applications
• December 2019: ALA will notify selected grantees
• April 1, 2020: Last date for grantees to begin activities (activities may begin prior to this date)
• April 30, 2020: Last date for grantees to complete activities
• May 15, 2020: Deadline for grantees to submit a short report of activity to ALA (less than 100 words with photo)

Please don’t hesitate to reach out with question or suggestions.
Thanks,
-Cindy
Cindy Fesemyer
Adult and Community Services Consultant
Public Library Development, WI Dept of Public Instruction
Cindy.fesemyer@dpi.wi.gov
608-266-8053