Grants/Funding Sources:
There are many valuable resources available for librarians interested in securing funding for library services to GLBTQ teens. The first step in deciding what sources of funding to pursue pertains to examining your library's mission, values, and vision and considering what user needs you can successfully address with assistance from specific funding sources. Once you have accomplished this preliminary step, check out the resources below to find a funding stream that will work for you!
Library Works Grants, http://www.libraryworks.com/LW_Grants/GrantsCurrent.aspx
This website compiles a myriad of grants available to librarians.
ALA Grants and Fellowships Page, http://www.ala.org/awardsgrants/awards/browse/grnt?showfilter=no
The ALA compiles this database of grants, which are both browseable and searchable by grant name, keyword, and year awarded.
Library Grants Blog, http://librarygrants.blogspot.com/
Although updated a bit sporadically, this resource aggregates a collection of relevant grants to librarians.
Better World Books LEAP Grants for Librarians, http://www.betterworldbooks.com/go/leap-library-grant
Libraries can be awarded up to $15K in funding for projects that address the information needs of underserved populations in the community.
Fundraising for Your GSA, https://www.gsanetwork.org/resources/building-your-gsa/fundraising-your-gsa
Offers fundraising ideas including sample scripts and letters and grants available for GSA clubs. Even if your library doesn't currently have a GSA, this resource still remains insightful.
LGBTQ Funders, http://www.lgbtfunders.org/about/index.cfm
A comprehensive source for obtaining funding for GLBTQ-related causes.
There are many valuable resources available for librarians interested in securing funding for library services to GLBTQ teens. The first step in deciding what sources of funding to pursue pertains to examining your library's mission, values, and vision and considering what user needs you can successfully address with assistance from specific funding sources. Once you have accomplished this preliminary step, check out the resources below to find a funding stream that will work for you!
Library Works Grants, http://www.libraryworks.com/LW_Grants/GrantsCurrent.aspx
This website compiles a myriad of grants available to librarians.
ALA Grants and Fellowships Page, http://www.ala.org/awardsgrants/awards/browse/grnt?showfilter=no
The ALA compiles this database of grants, which are both browseable and searchable by grant name, keyword, and year awarded.
Library Grants Blog, http://librarygrants.blogspot.com/
Although updated a bit sporadically, this resource aggregates a collection of relevant grants to librarians.
Better World Books LEAP Grants for Librarians, http://www.betterworldbooks.com/go/leap-library-grant
Libraries can be awarded up to $15K in funding for projects that address the information needs of underserved populations in the community.
Fundraising for Your GSA, https://www.gsanetwork.org/resources/building-your-gsa/fundraising-your-gsa
Offers fundraising ideas including sample scripts and letters and grants available for GSA clubs. Even if your library doesn't currently have a GSA, this resource still remains insightful.
LGBTQ Funders, http://www.lgbtfunders.org/about/index.cfm
A comprehensive source for obtaining funding for GLBTQ-related causes.