Texas Public Library Grants
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*** Please note: The postmark deadline for 2010 library grants has been extended to January 20, 2010. ***
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History
Upon its founding in 1996, the Texas Book Festival’s mission was to provide additional financial assistance to the state’s public libraries. Since that time, the Texas Book Festival has awarded more than $2.3 million in grants. In 2009, the Texas Book Festival donated $150,000 to 51 libraries throughout the state.
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Purpose
The Texas Book Festival offers grants to initiate or continue innovative literacy programs, install new technology and to complete book collections.
Eligibility
All Texas Public Libraries are eligible to apply for the grants. Please note that grantees will be required to submit a report detailing outcomes of funded programs by December 31, 2010.
Application Process
Applications must be submitted after November 2, 2009 and postmarked by January 11, 2010. Only libraries receiving grants will be notified by mail; the winning libraries will also be posted on the website following notification.
Applications and instructions:
Click below to download the applications in MS Word or Adobe Acrobat formats.
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Literacy Initiatives
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Technology
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