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The Pilcrow Foundation

Children's Book Project (rural public library book grants)

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Key facts

Deadline
Due Apr 1, 2027 · 175 days left
Award size
Up to $1,200
Match ?
Required · Work out your budget and match
Who can apply
City or town government, County government, Special district (utility, fire, etc.), Nonprofit with 501(c)(3), Nonprofit without 501(c)(3)
Where
Anywhere in the U.S., including Tennessee

Opening soon: the funder has announced this grant, but you can't apply yet. Use the time to get ready and check whether it fits.

How this fits you

  • Available in Tennessee (nationwide program)
  • Needs a match (see how much in the notice)

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About this grant

Small rural public libraries can get up to $1,200 in new hardcover children's books. The library raises $200 to $400 from a local sponsor, and the foundation matches it 2-to-1. Deadlines are April 1 and October 1 each year.

Ask a partner for a letter

Your schedule, working back from the deadline

  1. Mar11
    Ask partners for letters of support or commitment
    Suggested: partners need about three weeks to write and sign letters.
  2. Mar25
    Finish a complete draft for a final review
    Suggested: leave about a week for someone else to read the draft.
  3. Mar29
    Submit
    Suggested: submit a few days early in case the form or email has trouble.
  4. Apr1
    Deadline
    From the funder.

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