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Funding Youth services programs

Explore effective funding strategies for enhancing youth services in libraries. This guide discusses various grants, fundraising sources, and resources aimed at improving access and outreach to underserved populations. Discover tools for grant writing, including tips for drafting compelling proposals and identifying community needs. Learn how to leverage technology for information sharing and collaboration between libraries and community services. This comprehensive resource will help libraries create transformative programs and secure the necessary funding to support youth engagement.

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Funding Youth services programs

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  1. Funding Youth services programs

  2. Funding brainstorm 1-minute mind storms: Fundraising Grants Gifts/Donations Sources

  3. Additional Resources • Webjunction: “Funding Brainstorm” • Webjunction: “Funding Resources for Libraries” • “Youth Services Funding Opportunities,” compiled by RTM Coordinators

  4. Library Services and Technology Act LSTA

  5. LSTA Grants • Using technology for information sharing among various libraries and between libraries and other community services • Making library resources more accessible to urban, rural, or low-income residents, and to others who have difficulty using library services (“under-served”) • http://libraries.idaho.gov/library-services-technology

  6. Priorities for 2010 Grant Cycles • Outreach services to underserved populations and those people having difficulty using library services • Enhancement or expansion of school library services • Resource sharing

  7. Grant-writing Tips • In general: • Type or download • Seek critical feedback • Read instructions • List resources • Answer all parts of questions • Examine scoring criteria • Use wording from questions • Send draft • Get everyone on-board • Research

  8. Grant-writing Tips • Common components of grants: • Need/rationale • Demographics • Measurable outcomes • Budget rationale/justification • Design “innovative” projects

  9. Two Articles to Read • “A Closer Look at Writing Needs Assessment Statements” • Gathering data • Writing a statement • Useful links • “Computers in Libraries: Wishing Won’t Work” • 10 things you need to know

  10. I wish I may, I wish I might… Use the “Wish List” Template in your binder: • What kind of need has been evident in your library or community? • How will you specifically determine the need? • What kind of youth service programs could address this need? • What resources would you need to implement the program? • What are some ideas for funding sources?

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