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Texas Public Library Grants

NOTE: DEADLINE EXTENDED TO JANUARY 30, 2012

History
Upon its founding in 1996, the Texas Book Festival’s mission was to provide additional financial assistance to the state’s public libraries. Since that time, the Texas Book Festival has awarded more than $2.3 million in grants to 600 Texas public libraries.

All Library Grant Winners Through 2011

Purpose
The Texas Book Festival awards grants to support collection enhancement and to implement or continue innovative literacy and technology programs for our Texas public libraries.

Eligibility
All Texas Public Libraries are eligible to apply for the grants.

How to Apply
For the 2011-2012 cycle, applications must be postmarked no earlier than November 15, 2011 and no later than January 30, 2012. Incomplete applications will not be considered. Libraries who have received grants in the past must have submitted a final report for that grant award cycle. Links to the 2011-2012 Grant Applications for Collections, Literacy, and Technology are found below. Also, below is the final report form for 2010-2011 grant cycle award recipients.

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Collections Grant Application
Technology Grant Application
Literacy Initiative Grant Application

Download the 2011 Final Report

Examples of winning grant applications
Example A
Example B

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