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Target Stores Early Childhood Reading

Every year, Target awards grants to K-12 schools and other nonprofit organizations that provide reading and arts programs for children and youth. Target Early Childhood Reading Grants are awarded to schools, libraries, and nonprofit organizations to support programs like afterschool reading events and weekend book clubs. Grants are intended to support programs that help foster a love of reading and encourage children to read with their families.

Grants will be for $2,000 each, and eligible applicants are nonprofit 501(c)(3) organizations and schools, libraries, and public agencies.
 
Visit the Target website for complete program guidelines and to submit an online application.

Margaret Alexander Edwards Trust Grants for Public and School Libraries

The Margaret Alexander Edwards Trust has announced the availability of Margaret Alexander Edwards Trust Grants for Public and School Libraries. These small grants (under $5,000) are for school and public libraries seeking to offer innovative programs that promote reading for pleasure for young adults.

There is no specific deadline to apply. Applications will be received and reviewed on a rolling basis. Applications that feature new or creative programs will receive special consideration over those simply seeking funds for collection development or for a book discussion group. For further information and/or an application, please contact: Julian L. Lapides, Esquire, Trust Manager, 600 Wyndhurst Avenue, Suite 246, Baltimore, MD 21210; (410) 464-0100.

The Trust prefers to be contacted by mail or phone.

Walmart Store, Sam's Club Giving Programs

The Walmart Foundation supports the charitable organizations that are important to its customers and associates in their own neighborhoods. Support for local, state and national organizations provides opportunities in the communities the company serves.

Through its Giving Programs, Walmart Stores and Sam’s Clubs can recommend grants beginning at $250 to local charitable organizations. To learn more, visit http://walmartstores.com/communitygiving/238.aspx?p=8979.

ALA Awards, Grants Site

This is the American Library Association's (ALA's) online resource for awards, grants, and scholarships.

ala.org/ala/awardsgrants/allawardsgrants/

Wisconsin’s Certified Community Foundations

Allows you to search for community foundations by county -- www.wisconsingives.org.