The Pilcrow Foundation
Children's Book Project (rural public library book grants)
Key facts
- Deadline
- Due Apr 1, 2027 · 174 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 Henry County (nationwide program)
- Needs a match (see how much in the notice)
Tell us who you are to see whether you're eligible.
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.
Official notice: https://thepilcrowfoundation.org/childrens-book-project-program-grants/ · Printed from grantme.click/grants/e68147d0-22f7-40b6-841c-92450cc3dde5
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Your schedule, working back from the deadline
- Mar11
Ask partners for letters of support or commitment
Suggested: partners need about three weeks to write and sign letters. - Mar25
Finish a complete draft for a final review
Suggested: leave about a week for someone else to read the draft. - Mar29
Submit
Suggested: submit a few days early in case the form or email has trouble. - Apr1
Deadline
From the funder.
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Writing the need statement? Henry County facts with citations.
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