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Disaster Relief Grants The Libri Foundation is offering a limited number of special non-matching BOOKS FOR CHILDREN grants to libraries serving rural communities affected by recent hurricanes, floods, or other natural disasters. Libraries receiving these grants will be able to select $700 worth of new, quality, hardcover children's books from the Foundation's 700-plus title booklist. No local matching funds are required. Libraries are qualified on an individual basis. In general, county libraries should serve a population under 16,000 and town libraries should serve a population under 10,000 (usually under 5,000). Libraries should be in a rural area, have a limited operating budget, and an active children's department. Please note: Rural is usually considered to be at least 30 miles from a city with a population over 40,000. Application packets for these special grants may be requested by mail, telephone, or fax at the address or phone numbers given on the Libri Foundation home page. The application deadlines for 2012 are: (postmarked by) January 23rd and May 15th. Grants will be awarded January 31st and May 31st. Featured Children's Books | Fundraising Ideas | Grant Recipients | Links to Related Sites ©1996-2011 The Libri Foundation, a non-profit 501(c)(3) organization. |