Bestselling Author Kami Garcia Inspires Annapolis Middle Students with a Visit & Advice on Finding Their Voice as an Author

May 31st, 2023|Annapolis MS, Annapolis Stories, Community Partnerships, Our Community, Our Students, School & Classroom Libraries|

"I really liked hearing about how she found her voice as a writer. It made me want to start writing more and to experiment with different styles."

First Book National Book Bank

April 28th, 2017|Awards, Grant Opportunities, School & Classroom Libraries|

Deadline: Rolling.

Funds: Unspecified.

Eligibility: Eligible applicants are:

  • Libraries with an E-rate of 90
  • Museums
  • Military family support programs
  • Early Childhood Programs
  • Schools that are eligible for or receiving Title I funding
  • Out-of-School-time Programs
  • Faith-based Organizations
  • Shelters
  • Clinics
  • Head Start Programs
  • USDA Food and Nutrition Programs
  • Federally Qualified Health Centers
  • Title VII recipients
  • Programs primarily serving children with disabilities

Applicants must serve children of whom at least 70 percent are from low-income families.

Description: The purpose of this program is to raise the quality of education for children by making sure they have access to the resources they need to be successful in school and in life.  To support this goal, organizations that serve children in need may register for the First Book National Book Bank, which is an online resource that offers hundreds of new, high-quality books and educational resources for children age 0 to 18. Once registered, organizations will be able to receive materials free of charge.

Contact:  First Book, 1319 F Street, NW, Suite 1000, Washington, D.C. 20004, (866) 732-3669.

email:  help@firstbook.org

Web: www.fbmarketplace.org/register

Helping Teachers Teach

August 11th, 2015|Classroom Support, Grant Opportunities, School & Classroom Libraries|

Funder: Northern Anne Arundel County Chamber of Commerce Foundation (NAACCC)
Available Funds: $500
Available Grants: Classroom Support
Deadline: Ongoing
Summary: The NAACCC Foundation, Inc. raises and grants funds to support Grants to teachers for use in their classrooms.  For more information about this opportunity click here.