Teen Grants*:

Founded in June 2007, Prairielands, in conjunction with the Pioneerland and Plum Creek Library Systems, began to provide coordinated and cooperative support for young adults throughout the region. A team of like-minded individuals dedicated to encouraging the young adult services in our area were invited to be part of this new initiative, and Teen Co-Op Steering Committee was born.

Now, most often simply called the Teen Co-Op, it’s offerings include two Teen Grants that support programming for teens.

TeenTober Grant
(October)

Application
Evaluation
Guidelines

Teen Summer Read Grant
(Summer)

Application
Grant Guidelines
Evaluation


Special Grants*:

Prairielands also offers numerous grant opportunities throughout the year with the goal of bridging partnerships, community, patron outreach, and collaboration within all of the library types we serve within the region, including public libraries, post-secondary academic libraries, school libraries, and museums/special type libraries. Some of these grants are recurring each year, while others are specific to the current year.

 

Author Grants

Prairieland’s Author Grants help partnering school and public libraries in hosting an author visit. Originally limited to YA authors, the partners can invite authors to speak and/or conduct writing workshops at each library. Grant of up to $1,000 will be awarded on a first come, first serve basis. Applicants may apply only once per fiscal year (July 1 – June 30).

Academic Grants 

College Libraries Creating Connections

College and university libraries in the Prairielands region may apply for funds to create events, plan programs, purchase physical items or create marketing materials that will encourage students to connect with the library. 

Accessibility Grant

PLE Governing Board has designated funds to support member libraries in enhancing services to their patrons, especially those whose primary language is not English or who represent diverse backgrounds in other ways. Libraries developing accessibility actions may apply for up to $1000.00 in support of their program(s).

Special Grant

Special Grant coming soon!

Better Together Grants

Assisting member libraries in providing a collaborative event, experience or programming activity that includes two PLE members of different types

Community & You

Assist libraries of all types including museums, historical societies, and archives that are members of Prairielands Library Exchange to connect with local community organizations and reach new and diverse audiences through collaborative programming.. 


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The libraries receiving grants will be required to complete an evaluation form that will be provided online. The evaluation will include a final description of the program, the number of participants at activities; age range of participants; stories and feedback from participants, parents & staff to show the benefit of the program.

Reimbursement forms for all grants are attached to approval letters.

*All grants reimburse grantees for expenses related to the grant. An eligible expense under might include performer/author costs; refreshments, supplies for activities, incentives, etc. Paid receipts will be required. Check with Prairielands for expenses that differ from these examples.