RAILS is excited to announce the opening of applications for the 2024 My Library Is… Grants. These grants are designed to help libraries tell their story. In 2024, these grants are now open to all types of libraries, including – academic, public, school, and special libraries.
About the Grant:
As part of the My Library Is… campaign, RAILS invites applications for grant projects that help tell the story of the library. The purpose of these grants is to let individual libraries identify their needs as it relates to telling their story. Grant must include the following elements:
- Project Title
- Budget
- Description
- Statement of Outcome Statement of Equity, Diversity, & Inclusion
Key Details:
Eligibility: All RAILS libraries are invited to apply.
Grant Amount: Libraries may apply for up to $5,000.
Application Deadline: Wednesday, February 7, 2024, 5:00 pm Central
Application Guidelines: Detailed application guidelines and forms can be found on our website at https://railslibraries.org/grants/mli
Selection Criteria: Applications will be evaluated based on specific criteria
Grant Period: The grants are intended to last up to one year from the date of funding.
How to Apply:
To apply for this grant, please visit https://railslibraries.org/grants/mli and complete the online application form. You must log in to L2 to access the application. Make sure to review the guidelines thoroughly before submitting your application.
Office Hours:
RAILS will be holding two upcoming My Library Is… Grant Office Hours events. These online events are intended to help spark ideas and answer questions about the grant. The presentation portion of both events will be recorded.
My Library Is… Grants: School & Specialized Libraries
Tuesday, November 14, 3:30-4:30 pm
My Library Is… Grants: Academic & Public Libraries
Thursday, November 16, 2:00-3:00 pm
Grant Contact:
For more information about the grant, please contact:
Dan Bostrom
Director of Marketing & Communications
RAILS
Burr Ridge Office
630.734.5152
dan.bostrom@railslibraries.org