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While cultural programming is offered by 8 out of 10 libraries*, very few libraries maintain an adequate budget for programming efforts. For this and other reasons, librarians find themselves looking outside the library to Friends groups; community, state and regional organizations; and the ALA Public Programs Office for grant and other support. In this section you will find information about grants available from the ALA Public Programs Office and other sources.
Grants Available from the ALA Public Programs Office
Other Sources for Grant Funding
Writing Grant Applications: Some Helpful Hints, by Susan Brandehoff, Program Director for the ALA Public Programs Office
Reporting on ALA Public Programs Office Grant Initiatives - Participants in most ALA PPO sponsored projects are required to file a final report or evaluation of the project within 30 days of the project's completion. For grant report forms, please visit the project homepage. All project homepages are accessible via www.ala.org/publicprograms.
* According to a survey of public libraries serving populations of 5,000 or more.
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