2011 Books for Children Grant

The Libri Foundation is currently accepting applications for its 2011 BOOKS FOR CHILDREN grants.

Application deadlines for 2011: There are two deadlines for two grant periods Postmarked by: January 23rd AND Postmarked by: April 15th.

Grants are awarded January 31st and April 30th.

If you want your books in time for your summer reading program, please apply for a January grant. April grant recipients may not receive their books until after most summer reading programs begin.

Application guidelines and forms may be downloaded from the Foundation’s website at:  www.librifoundation.org.

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