CFLC Chronicles: Grant Info from the State Library

This was just posted to the Fl-Lib list:

MEMORANDUM

TO: Florida Library Directors

FROM: Judith A. Ring, State Librarian

DATE: June 20, 2005

SUBJECT: Community Libraries in Caring Program Applications Available

I am pleased to announce that grant applications are available for the Community Libraries in Caring Program administered by the Florida Department of State, Division of Library and Information Services. A total of $200,000 was allocated by the 2005 Florida Legislature for this program.

The purpose of the program is to assist small, rural public libraries to improve library collections and services, improve adult and family literacy, and develop the economic viability in targeted counties and communities.

Eligible counties or communities may apply for grants from $3,000 up to $10,000. There is no local matching requirement. Applications must be postmarked by August 19, 2005 in order to receive consideration for funding.

To complete an application, forms and instructions are available on the Web at
http://dlis.dos.state.fl.us/bld/grants/CLIC/CLIC.html.

For additional information contact Carole Fiore in the Grants Office via telephone at (850) 245-6629, via fax at (850) 245-6643 or via e-mail at cfiore(at)dos.state.fl.us.

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