Annual Ezra Jack Keats Mini-Grant Program Call for Proposals

Deadline for Submissions is March 31st

Grants Awarded Directly to Educators at Public Schools and Libraries across the United States

The Ezra Jack Keats Foundation, which fosters children’s love of reading and creative expression in our diverse culture, calls for proposals for its Mini-Grant program, now in its 30th year.

The EJK Foundation has been accepting proposals since September 2016, but there is still time for qualifying educators to apply—the deadline for submissions is March 31, 2017.

Approximately 60 grants of up to $500 each will be awarded to teachers and librarians at public schools and libraries across the country. Decisions will be emailed to all applicants in May, allowing educators time to plan for the next academic year.

“Many teachers and librarians have wonderful ideas for innovative and inspiring programs—’if only’ there was money in the budget to implement them,” says Deborah Pope, Executive Director of the Ezra Jack Keats Foundation. “For 30 years, the EJK Foundation has helped educators realize their programmatic ideas, the kinds of ideas that make a difference in students’ lives. And this year, the application process is a breeze. We look forward to turning ‘if only’ into ‘the kids learned so much and had a great time!’ ”

The Ezra Jack Keats Foundation has provided nearly $880,000 in support of Mini-Grant programs spanning the 50 states and the U.S. Commonwealth. To learn more about Mini-Grants, visit Ezra Jack Keats Mini-Grants.

Forwarded by:

Sharon Rawlins

Youth Services Specialist for Lifelong Learning

NJ State Library

185 West State St.

P.O. Box 520

Trenton, NJ 08625-0520

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609-278-2640 ext. 116

609-278-2650 – fax

CSLP 2016-2017 President