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Grant OpportunitiesPenguin Random House and the Association for Rural and Small Libraries Launch New Grant Program Seattle, Washington, October 25 - Penguin Random House and The Association for Rural and Small Libraries (ARSL) today announced a rolling grant program to recognize rural, small and tribal libraries that support underserved communities in the U.S. and U.S. territories.The program will award grants of up to $2,500 to libraries that demonstrate a true need. Grants are not limited to literacy and may be used for everything from library programming and books to resources like hotspots that help community members access important information. In-kind donations will also be considered. Kate Laughlin, Executive Director, The Association for Rural & Small Libraries said, “Our nation’s small and rural libraries already faced so many challenges pre-pandemic. Those challenges have only become more urgent during the past year and a half. ARSL cannot thank Penguin Random House enough for recognizing the essential place our libraries hold in our communities, and stepping up to show real, practical support.” “The past couple years have been incredibly challenging for everyone, and we know rural areas have been especially hard-hit,” said Skip Dye, Senior Vice President of Sales Operations and Library Sales, Penguin Random House. “In these communities, libraries have been lifelines in countless ways, from serving as trusted sources for reliable information to providing access to important services and resources. We are honored to partner with ARSL to help elevate their impact.” Penguin Random House and ARSL have worked together to ensure the application process is simple and straightforward to remove as many barriers to applying for a grant as possible. For the award application and more information about the program, please visit the info page: https://www.arsl.org/prh-grant. Supplemental Grant Funds Available Ohio was selected through a competitive application process to receive supplemental grant funds enabling us to accept additional organizations. At this time, we are accepting libraries that serve suburban populations. There is a limited amount of space for new organizations, if you would like your library to be considered please complete this application and agreement. The final training for 2021 will take place on Tuesday, November 23rd from 10a-2p. Selected organizations who participate in the LIS program will receive a program kit containing all program materials ($300 value), curriculum, training, and ongoing support. LIS training and workshops have been adapted for virtual implementation during the pandemic. Organizations in turn agree to send a minimum of 2 staff members to training*, and to schedule and lead at least 3 workshops directly for children and families by May 31st, 2022. Visit the Leap Into Science website for more information about this program. LIS was developed by The Franklin Institute Science Museum and it integrates open-ended science activities with children’s books, designed especially for children ages 3-10 along with their families. This program empowers educators to offer workshops in community settings like libraries, museums, and out-of-school time programs to engage underserved audiences both in-person as well as in virtual settings. LIS is funded by the National Science Foundation, and led by The Franklin Institute and The National Girls Collaborative Project. *Note, this is NOT a train the trainer model – staff that complete training can only offer workshops directly to children & families, not train additional coworkers. Your State Leadership Team for Ohio are passionate about furthering STEM education, literacy, and expanding access to underserved communities.
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