Grants Archive

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    Literacy Grants for Libraries

    Does your library do early childhood reading readiness programs, adult literacy services or other “literacy and education” programs? The Wish You Well Foundation provides is an interesting grant opportunity for libraries providing such programs. The foundation’s “donation” program is extremely simple to apply for, and typically provides awards ranging from $200 to $10,000. The application consists [...]

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    Looking Ahead: Planning for Broadband Internet Connectivity in NEKLS Libraries

    NEKLS libraries have been leaders and innovators since 1999 in providing broadband Internet service to their communities, but rapid Internet access is a goal that is constantly changing. Some of us remember when that first 64k KanREN connection seemed fast! Consider all the changes in Internet use: NExpress, gaming, social networking,  and online unemployment and [...]

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  • The NEKLS Foundation and Your Library

    The NEKLS Foundation and Your Library

    The newly established Northeast Kansas Library Foundation can be an asset for your library if you do not have a local foundation or Friends of Libraries with IRS 501-c-3 tax exempt status. What can the foundation do for you – and what can it not do? The Northeast Kansas Library Foundation CAN: Accept gifts and grants of [...]

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  • USDA Rural Library Initiative Information Session (ELMeR)

    USDA Rural Library Initiative Information Session (ELMeR)

    USDA Rural Public Library Grant and Loan ELMeR Program Announcement: Monday, March 29th, 1-2:30pm Gary Smith, Community Programs Director, United States Department of Agriculture (USDA), Topeka will present information about Rural Library Initiative for interested regional library system directors and consultants, rural public library directors and board members or  other interested [...]

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