Hello California Libraries! Just a reminder that the Black Gold Cooperative Library System invites California Libraries to apply for funding to strengthen their roles as Early Learning community hubs and improve or expand Early Learning programs and services in their communities.
This opportunity is available as part of the ongoing California State Library’s “Stronger Together: Early Learning” grant initiative. These grants will support the critical role that libraries play in providing much needed wraparound services and resources, ensuring equitable access to opportunity for young children and their families across the state. Grant application is open now. Deadline to apply is Friday, October 14, 2022.
Applicants may choose between two project types: Partnerships and Programming – These projects focus on building collaborative partnerships with community organizations and creating programs that connect early learners and their families with community resources. Proposals will likely not include activities to create a physical space for these Early Learning programs and services, but rather use existing space within the library. Funded projects can include the purchase of supplies, technology, collections, materials, and services. Partnerships, Programming and Space – These projects provide wraparound services for early learners and their families as well as physical space for community partners to engage with the community and deliver tailored programming. In addition to building partnerships and creating programs, proposals for these projects will likely include activities to create a physical space for engaging early learners and their caregivers. Funded projects can include the purchase of furniture, supplies, technology, collections, materials, and services that connect children, families, and caregivers with the resources they need to thrive.
For full grant and application details, please visit https://www.blackgold.org/grants Questions? Contact us at [email protected] We hope to hear from you! Glynis Fitzgerald Director of Operations Black Gold Cooperative Library System 580 Camino Mercado Arroyo Grande, CA 93420 [email protected] 805-543-6082
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