5. NEA grants for public school libraries

The National Education Association Foundation is awarding grants of $1,000, under its "Books Across America" program, to public schools serving economically disadvantaged students to purchase books for school libraries. The applicant must be a practicing preK-12 school librarian, teacher, or education-support professional in a U.S. public school. At least 70% of the students in the school must be eligible for the free or reduced-price lunch program. Deadline for applications is November 12, 2007.

Information and application forms: http://www.neafoundation.org/programs/BAA_2007.htm

Last updated on 8/20/2007