2009 Build-A-Bear Workshop Giving Programs

Build-A-Bear Workshop, Inc. is accepting grant applications as part of its annual giving program.  The Build-A-Bear Workshop Bear Hugs Foundation supports charities in the United States and Canada through grant programs including Literacy and Education Grants which provide support for children in literacy and education programs such as summer reading programs, early childhood education programs, and literacy programs for children with special needs.

Grant request deadlines are at the end of February, May, August, and November.  For more information visit the Build-A-Bear Workshop website.

Literacy and Gaming Grant

The American Library Association (ALA) Office for Literacy and Outreach Services is seeking applications from public, school and academic libraries interested in developing and implementing innovative literacy gaming services for youth ages 10-18. This program is part of ALA’s Libraries, Literacy and Gaming initiative funded by Verizon.

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