Dear Colleagues,
I am passing along this grant information due to the change in deadline and its time sensitive nature.  Please contact Peggy Cadigan with any questions.
Best regards,
Bob

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Grant Opportunity: Fade To Books – Guidelines and Application Available Now

(updated 3/1/2017) The New Jersey State Library, in partnership with the Long Branch Public Library and the Bridge of Books Foundation, is pleased to announce a new grant opportunity for public libraries who join with their local barbershops in an effort to promote youth literacy in their communities. Begun as a pilot project in Long Branch, Fade to Books recognizes the role of the barbershop as a community gathering space and the role of the barber as a mentoring figure for young men and boys.

In their grant applications, public libraries may identify up to five barbershops with whom they will work on the Fade to Books project. The Bridge of Books Foundation will select new and gently used books to be donated for the purpose of creating free libraries in each partnering barbershop. Materials will be in English, and if requested, in Spanish, suitable for children up to age 12. Funds will also be designated for the cost of bookshelves in each partnering barbershop and for an end of project celebration. Barbers will encourage their young clients to select books to read as they sit in the waiting area and/or during their haircuts. Libraries and their partnering barbershops will determine additional ways to encourage reading and potential incentives, such as tracking the number of books read to earn a free haircut. Library staff will receive training. Additionally, marketing materials will be shared with the libraries and the barbershops.

Grant guidelines and application are now available. Applications are due to the New Jersey State Library by 4:00 P.M. on May 19, 2017. Please see the guidelines and application for complete information about the application process and dates. Questions about this grant opportunity may be directed to Peggy Birdsall Cadigan, MLS, Deputy State Librarian, Innovation & Strategic Partnerships, pcadigan@PROTECTED or (609)278-2640 ext. 113.

Peggy Birdsall Cadigan, MLS  
Deputy State Librarian
Innovation & Strategic Partnerships
New Jersey State Library
185 W. State St. - PO Box 520 -Trenton, NJ 08625-0520
609-278-2640 Ext 113  pcadigan@PROTECTED

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