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About Us About Us

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Jamie Mott Jamie Mott – ICfL Grants Officer: ICfL Grants Officer:

• Continu ing Education Grants
• LSTA/IMLS questions
• Admin & Fiscal questions about all

ICfL grants

Kristina Taylor Kristina Taylor - YS Project Coordinator: YS Project Coordinator:

• Idaho Family Reading Week
• Jump Start Kindergarten
• Outreach for Underserved Children
• Welcoming Libraries Grant

Jeannie Standal Jeannie Standal – School School Library Consultant: Library Consultant:

• Summer Summit
• School Library Access Grants
• Bucks for Books Grants
• Idaho Battle of the Books (IBOB)

Annie Gaines Annie Gaines – Continuing Continuing Education Consultant: Education Consultant:

• CE Grants
• Info To Go Webinars
• Library Directors Summit

Randy Kemp Randy Kemp – Program Supervisor Program Supervisor

• Summer Intern Grant
• Community
• Library Partnerships

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• Lauren Ward

Why we’re here…

1. 1. Basic Grant Basic Grant Components: Components:

• Community Assessment
• Statistics
• Gaps in Services
• Needs Statement
• Why does it matter
• Supporting Story

– make it come alive – the emotional hook

• Project Descriptions/Project Activities
• Should tie directly to the defined “need”
• Financial Plan/Budget
• Telling the story through dollars & cents
• Evaluation
• Qualitative & Quantitative

Basic Grant Components . . .Timeline Basic Grant Components . . .Timeline

1. Understanding the Community Need

3. Program Narrative/ Project Description 5. Evaluation – How Will You Know You Were Successful? 2. Needs Statement/ Problem Statem ent 4. Program Budget – How Will You Spend Their Money

Elevator speech!

1. 1. Community Assessment/ Community Assessment/ Identify the Gap in Service Identify the Gap in Service

Be sure you understand your community and the gaps in service in your community by using….

• Formal community survey or assessment
• Library’s strategic plan
• Community interviews
• Local demographics, socioeconomic stats and other info
• Informal/anecdotal stories or info
• Library program attendance data or feedback from patrons
• Other organizations’ community assessment data and

surveys

• 2. Needs Statement/
• 2. Needs Statement/

Problem Statement Problem Statement

Begin with….the Elevator Speech:

• What you plan to do with their money and why it matters
• What event/activity, for who, on what timeline, with which

partners, because why. Build on the elevator speech and craft your needs statement: Why this project is necessary? Ideally, this should have two parts:

a)

statistics to support the need and paint a clear picture of why you are asking;

b)

compelling emotional hook providing a reason to make the rational decision to give.

• 3. Program Narrative/
• 3. Program Narrative/

Project Description Project Description

Move into the full Narrative or Description:

• Remember, the funder knows nothing about your program

– this is your chance to tell them all about it

• Lay out the details and then present in a streamlined

fashion

• This should include a program goal and/or measurable
• bjective
• Clearly define staff and partner roles & responsibilities
• Don’t leave your funder guessing

4.

• 4. Budget/Financial Plan

Budget/Financial Plan

Telling your program story in dollars and cents….

• Everything in your budget should be supported by

a proposed program activity and vice versa…

• Double check your numbers….do they add up?
• Numbers that don’t match say something to the

funder.

• 5. Evaluation
• 5. Evaluation

How will you know your program was successful?

• Include a reasonable, achievable evaluation plan
• Think of it as way to collect info about program in
• rder to make future decisions about it
• Numbers are OK, but behavior changes are better!
• Know what data the funder may require you to

track & report on before you start the program

• Plan for more than 1 way to evaluate

– need at least 1 back-up plan!

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• 6. Other Grant Tips

Other Grant Tips

• Create a “Cheat Sheet”: 1 -2 page summary of all grant

components – a boiler plate for future grant applications or to use as an internal communication tool for staff and board members to get everyone on the same page

• 1

st Deadline – create a self -imposed, false deadline of 1

• 2

weeks before true deadline. Sending in an express mail delivery to grantor does not instill confidence

• Proofing the Grant
• Ask at least 2 coworkers to proof your
• proposal. Best if 1 is not connected or familiar with the

program

• 2nd Deadline - Add report deadline to your calendar

– ALL your calendars – don’t make them chase you for a report!

• Don’t forget to report and thank….even if not required.
• Photos, updates, invites to see program in action

Quick Overview Quick Overview

Do

• Read ALL instructions and information
• Be clear and concise
• Spell - and grammar
• check
• Check financials
• Ask us or other funders questions
• If application screening is provided,

take advantage

Avoid

• Assuming grant readers know

anything about your project

• Using jargon, acronyms or other

specialized language without definition

• Equating long answers with being

good answers

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• 7. Grant Resources

Grant Resources

“Getting the Grant 101: The Essentials” by the Grantsmanship Center – see the bottom of home page: https://www.tgci.com/ Grant Station – discount program for grant research for public libraries: https://www.techsoup.org/grantstation Grant Space – the Foundation Center’s learning community for the social sector: https://grantspace.org/ Funding Information Center at Boise Public Library – free access to the Foundation Online Directory

• Level 5:

http://www.boisepubliclibrary.org/research/nonprofits/

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• 7. Grant Resources

Grant Resources (cont’d)

(cont’d)

Idaho NonProfit Center – Free and fee -based webinars and training: http://www.idahononprofits.org Library Grants from ALA (some are historical only): http://www.ala.org/awardsgrants/awards/browse/grnt?showfilter=no ALA's Programming Librarian website – see “Grants and Fundraising” topic: http://www.programminglibrarian.org/ideas/topic?topic=1524 Kindergarten Readiness Challenge (a toolkit with community assessment resources): https://libraries.idaho.gov/rtm/read

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resources/

Questions ?

Does anyone have any questions

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ICfL has several grant opportunities per year for public, academic, sch ool an d sp e cial lib rarie s… . Tod ay w e w ill re vie w ou r op e n g ran ts… ฀ Su m m e r STEM Gran ts ฀ Con tin u in g Ed u cation Gran ts ฀ Sch ool Lib rary Acce ss Gran ts ฀ Un d e rse rve d Ch ild re n : W e lcom in g Lib rarie s Gran t (n e w !) Oth e r ICfL g ran ts, to b e op e n late r in th e ye ar… ฀ Kin d e rg arte n Re ad in e ss Gran ts ฀ Su m m e r In te rn Gran t ฀ Id ah o Lotte ry Bu cks for Books P rog ram

ICfL ICfL-specific grants: specific grants:

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Funding amount: Funding amount: $500 (first come, first served) Grant Goal/Objective: Grant Goal/Objective: Increase access to engaging STEM activities during the summer months Timeline to Apply/Implement/Report Timeline to Apply/Implement/Report : ฀ Apply: Apply: Jan. 1 – Feb. 15 ฀ Implement Summer STEM Programs: Implement Summer STEM Programs: May 1 – Aug. 1 ฀ Submit Report: Submit Report:

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Contact info: Contact info: Jennifer Redford jennifer.redford@libraries.idaho.gov Program url: Program url: https://libraries.idaho.gov/stem/summer

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This grant is made possible through funding from the Idaho STEM This grant is made possible through funding from the Idaho STEM Action Center Action Center

Summer STEM Grants: Summer STEM Grants:

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Summer STEM Summer STEM grant activity grant activity photos 2019! photos 2019!

Fun with water beads!

Phases of the Moon! Exciting chemical reactions!

Questions…

…on Summer STEM Grants?

Funding amount: Funding amount: $1,000 (up to 10 awards; competitive application) Grant Goal/Objective: Grant Goal/Objective: a diverse intern considers work in the library field as a viable career option and deepen workplace skills Timeline to Apply/Implement/Report Timeline to Apply/Implement/Report : ฀ Apply: Apply: February 26, 2020 ฀ Intern works: Intern works: May – September, 2020 ฀ Submit Report: Submit Report: September 1, 2020 Contact info: Contact info: Randy Kemp randall.kemp@libraries.idaho.gov Program url: Program url: https://libraries.idaho.gov/summer

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Summer Intern Grant: Summer Intern Grant:

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Summer Intern Summer Intern Grant photos 2019! Grant photos 2019!

Challis Intern Lemhi County Intern Donnelly Intern

Questions…

…on Summer Intern Grant?

New grant! Replacing Día micro

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Fu n d in g am ou n t: In FY20 , ICfL w ill aw ard u p to 14 g ran ts of $50 0 e ach Gran t Goal/Ob je ctive : W e lcom in g Lib rarie s Gran ts w ill focu s on activitie s w h ich im p rove e q u ity, d ive rsity an d in clu sion in Id ah o lib rarie s an d b e tte r se rve th e com m u n ity’s u n d e rse rve d g rou p s of ch ild re n . Tim e lin e to Ap p ly/Im p le m e n t/Re p ort: Op e n n ow . Jan 1 - 31, 20 20 . Gran t aw ard d e cision s m ad e b y Fe b 15th. Im p le m e n t g ran t activitie s from March 1 – May 31, 20 20 . Re p ort d u e b y Ju n e 1, 20 20 . Con tact in fo: kristin a.taylor@lib rarie s.Id ah o.g ov P rog ram u rl: h ttp s://lib rarie s.id ah o.g ov/rtm /w e lcom in g -lib rarie s/

Underserved Children: Welcoming Libraries Grants (WLG): Underserved Children: Welcoming Libraries Grants (WLG):

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Questions…

…on Welcoming Libraries Grants?

Funding amount: $250

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Gran t Goal/Ob je ctive : P rovid e th e op p ortu n ity for lib rary staff to atte n d re g ion al or n ation al lib rary con fe re n ce s for th e first tim e w h ich fu lfill an id e n tifie d p rofe ssion al d e ve lop m e n t n e e d for th e p articip an t an d th e ir role in th e lib rary. Tim e lin e to Ap p ly/Im p le m e n t/Re p ort: Ap p ly at le ast 30 d ays b e fore e ve n t Re q u e st re im b u rse m e n t w ith in 30 d ays afte r e ve n t Re p ort 6 m on th s afte r e ve n t Con tact in fo: an n ie .g ain e s@lib rarie s.id ah o.g ov P rog ram u rl: h ttp s://lib rarie s.id ah o.g ov/con tin u in g -e d u cation /ce -g ran ts/

Continuing Education (CE) Grants: 1 Continuing Education (CE) Grants: 1

st st Time Conference Grants

Time Conference Grants

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Funding amount: $250

• 1,0 0 0 (25% m atch re q u ire d )

Gran t Goal/Ob je ctive : Su p p ort th e ach ie ve m e n t of an MLS or oth e r lib rary ce rtification w h ich re q u ire s form al e d u cation . It can n ot b e u se d for n on -lib rary re late d cou rse s or d e g re e s. Tim e lin e to Ap p ly/Im p le m e n t/Re p ort: Ap p ly at le ast 30 d ays b e fore e ve n t Re q u e st re im b u rse m e n t w ith in 30 d ays afte r e ve n t Re p ort 6 m on th s afte r e ve n t Con tact in fo: an n ie .g ain e s@lib rarie s.id ah o.g ov P rog ram u rl: h ttp s://lib rarie s.id ah o.g ov/con tin u in g -e d u cation /ce -g ran ts/

Continuing Education (CE) Grants: Library Science Course Grants Continuing Education (CE) Grants: Library Science Course Grants

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Funding amount: $250

• 1,0 0 0 (25% m atch re q u ire d )

Gran t Goal/Ob je ctive : Su p p orts a lib rary e m p loye e to atte n d u n ive rsity or colle g e -le ve l le ad e rsh ip d e ve lop m e n t cou rse s or activity p rovid e d b y Id ah o in stitu tion s or org an ization s to b u ild le ad e rsh ip cap acity of lib rary staff so th e y can b e tte r se rve th e ir com m u n itie s. Tim e lin e to Ap p ly/Im p le m e n t/Re p ort: Ap p ly at le ast 30 d ays b e fore e ve n t Re q u e st re im b u rse m e n t w ith in 30 d ays afte r e ve n t Re p ort 6 m on th s afte r e ve n t Con tact in fo: an n ie .g ain e s@lib rarie s.id ah o.g ov P rog ram u rl: h ttp s://lib rarie s.id ah o.g ov/con tin u in g -e d u cation /ce -g ran ts/

Continuing Education (CE) Grants: Leadership Development Grants Continuing Education (CE) Grants: Leadership Development Grants

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Funding amount: $500

• 5,0 0 0 (25% m atch re q u ire d )

Gran t Goal/Ob je ctive : P rovid e s th e op p ortu n ity for lib rary staff to re ce ive g rou p train in g on a sp e cific top ic. Train in g m ay in clu d e b rin g in g a train e r to th e lib rary or se n d in g se ve ral p articip an ts to a train in g e ve n t or con fe re n ce . Tim e lin e to Ap p ly/Im p le m e n t/Re p ort: Ap p ly at le ast 30 d ays b e fore e ve n t Re q u e st re im b u rse m e n t w ith in 30 d ays afte r e ve n t Re p ort 6 m on th s afte r e ve n t Con tact in fo: an n ie .g ain e s@lib rarie s.id ah o.g ov P rog ram u rl: h ttp s://lib rarie s.id ah o.g ov/con tin u in g -e d u cation /ce -g ran ts/

Continuing Education (CE) Grants: Group Training Grants Continuing Education (CE) Grants: Group Training Grants

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Questions…

…on Continuing Education Grants?

Eligible elementary schools have never received an SLA Mini

• Gran t

Fu n d in g am ou n t: $1,0 0 0 -$5,0 0 0 Gran t Goal/Ob je ctive :

• 1. In cre ase th e am ou n t of re ad in g d on e in th e h om e s of ch ild re n in d e ve lop m e n tal

P re K, kin d e rg arte n , an d first g rad e ;

• 2. In cre ase acce ss to ag e -ap p rop riate , h ig h -q u ality, n on fiction an d fiction title s in

e le m e n tary sch ool lib rarie s; an d

• 3. In cre ase th e n u m b e r of ch ild re n re ad in g on g rad e le ve l.

Tim e lin e to Ap p ly/Im p le m e n t/Re p ort: Ap p lication close s Ap ril 3, 20 20 Min i-Gran t is im p le m e n te d Au g u st 3, 20 20 to Ap ril 16, 20 21 Con tact in fo: je an n ie .stan d al@lib rarie s.Id ah o.g ov P rog ram u rl: h ttp s://lib rarie s.id ah o.g ov/sch ool-lib rarie s/e le m e n tary-sch ool-g ran ts/

School Library Access (SLA) Mini School Library Access (SLA) Mini

• Grants: Round 1

Grants: Round 1

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Eligible elementary schools have received a successfully im p le m e n te d SLA Rou n d 1 Gran t.

Fu n d in g am ou n t: $1,0 0 0 -$5,0 0 0 Gran t Goal/Ob je ctive :

1.

In cre ase th e am ou n t of re ad in g d on e in th e h om e s of Id ah o’s e le m e n tary sch ool stu d e n ts;

2.

In cre ase acce ss to ag e -ap p rop riate , q u ality, n on fiction an d fiction title s in e le m e n tary sch ool lib rarie s;

3.

In cre ase th e n u m b e r of ch ild re n re ad in g on g rad e le ve l; an d

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In cre ase sch ool lib rarie s’ fin an cial su p p ort from th e ir sch ool d istricts. Tim e lin e to Ap p ly/Im p le m e n t/Re p ort: sam e as Rou n d 1 Con tact in fo: je an n ie .stan d al@lib rarie s.id ah o.g ov P rog ram u rl: h ttp s://lib rarie s.id ah o.g ov/sch ool-lib rarie s/e le m e n tary-sch ool-g ran ts/

School Library Access (SLA) Mini School Library Access (SLA) Mini

• Grants: Round 2

Grants: Round 2

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Special requirements:

• Round 1 grant was

received 3 or more years ago

• A 25% match for the

school library

Questions…

…on School Library Access Grants?

Idaho Lottery Bucks for Books Program Idaho Lottery Bucks for Books Program

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Next fall watch for information about the 2020

• 2021 Bucks for

Books program!

Last chance for questions…

Does anyone have any questions for any of our presenters today ?

Presenter Contact Info

Call ICfL at (208) 334 -2150 and or email us below: jamie.mott@libraries.idaho.gov – Grants Officer/General/All Grants kristina.taylor@libraries.idaho.gov – Welcoming Libraries Grant jeannie . standal@libraries.idaho.gov – School Library Access Grants annie.gaines@libraries.Idaho.gov – Continuing Education Grants jennifer.Redford@libraries.Idaho.gov – Summer STEM Grant

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