The NEA Foundation provides grants in the amount of $1,000 to public schools who serve economically disadvantaged students in grades pre-K through 12. The grants are for teachers to purchase books for school libraries.
The NEA Foundation
1201 16th Street, NW
Washington, DC 20036
(202) 822-7840
[email protected]
neafoundation.org
Former First Lady Laura Bush is well-known for her passion for books. The Laura Bush Foundation grants money for public schools to expand and diversify print collections in their libraries in order to further enrich education and foster a love of reading in children.
Laura Bush Foundation For America's Libraries
c/o Community Foundation for the
National Capital Region
1201 15th Street NW, Suite 420
Washington, DC 20005
(202) 955-5890
[email protected]
laurabushfoundation.org
Bank of America awards grants through its Neighborhood Excellence Initiative. Grants awarded address social, economic and cultural (such as library) needs within communities and seek to help shape students to be the leaders of tomorrow.
Bank of America Philanthropic Grants
(800) 218-9946
bankofamerica.com/foundation/index.cfm
In addition to the many grant opportunities available to libraries, it is a good idea to check with local foundations that might be in a library's community. Private foundations are set up by families and organizations in order to fund local cultural events and activities of their choosing. Find out about private foundations in your region by checking with your local arts council or state library.