Funding
Grants are a great way to start building a collection of literature and materials that will help your library better serve the visually impaired in your community
Build-A-Bear Literacy and Education Grants
Description: "The Build-A-Bear Workshop Bear Hugs Foundation supports charities in the US and Canada through grant programs including Literacy and Education Grants which provide support for children in literacy and education programs such as summer reading programs, early childhood education programs, and literacy programs for children with special needs. Grants are a one-time contribution, and range from $1,000 to $5,000 USD. "
For more information visit the Build-A-Bear Workshop website!
Dollar General Youth Literacy Grants
Description: These grants are aimed at programs "to help students who are below grade level or experiencing difficulty reading." They can be used for acquiring new materials as well as implementing programs to promotes literacy.
For more information visit the Dollar General Literacy Foundation website!
Institue of Museum and Library Services
Description: This website allows the the research to search for grants specific to libraries.
For more information visit the Institute of Museum and Library Services website!
The Wish You Well Foundation Literacy Grants
Description: This Foundation's grants are aimed at "supporting family literacy in the United States by fostering and promoting the development and expansion of new and existing literacy and educational programs."
For more information visit the The Wish You Well Foundation website!
Build-A-Bear Literacy and Education Grants
Description: "The Build-A-Bear Workshop Bear Hugs Foundation supports charities in the US and Canada through grant programs including Literacy and Education Grants which provide support for children in literacy and education programs such as summer reading programs, early childhood education programs, and literacy programs for children with special needs. Grants are a one-time contribution, and range from $1,000 to $5,000 USD. "
For more information visit the Build-A-Bear Workshop website!
Dollar General Youth Literacy Grants
Description: These grants are aimed at programs "to help students who are below grade level or experiencing difficulty reading." They can be used for acquiring new materials as well as implementing programs to promotes literacy.
For more information visit the Dollar General Literacy Foundation website!
Institue of Museum and Library Services
Description: This website allows the the research to search for grants specific to libraries.
For more information visit the Institute of Museum and Library Services website!
The Wish You Well Foundation Literacy Grants
Description: This Foundation's grants are aimed at "supporting family literacy in the United States by fostering and promoting the development and expansion of new and existing literacy and educational programs."
For more information visit the The Wish You Well Foundation website!