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First Book: Who We Are and How We Make a Difference

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First Book believes that education is the best way out of poverty for children in need. First Book makes new, high quality books and educational resources and more - affordable to its member network of more than 400,000 educators who exclusively serve kids in need.

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https://thepilcrowfoundation.org/childrens-book-project-program-grants/

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Rural public libraries in the United States that have suffered loss and damage due to recent natural disasters (flooding, fire, hurricanes, etc.) may be eligible for special non-matching grants: Disaster Relief Grant information.

For libraries experiencing budgetary declines due to reduced or eliminated funding, please apply for our Children's Book Project Grant. The Children's Book Project Grant is a community supported matching grant program.
Children's Book Project Grant Information
Please read all the information below to determine if your library is eligible for a grant under the Children's Book Project Program. The Pilcrow Foundation does not offer grants to libraries outside of the 50 United States, libraries in urban or metropolitan areas, or libraries with substantial operating budgets. Do not apply if your library is not located within the United States.

The Pilcrow Foundation, a national non-profit public charity, provides a 2-to-1 match to rural public libraries that receive a grant through its Children's Book Project and contribute $200-$400 through a local sponsors for the purchase of up to $1,200 worth (at retail value) of new, quality, hardcover children's books.

We provide a list of over 500 quality hardcover children's books from which Children's Book Project grant recipients can select books best suited for their community. The book list includes award-winning and star-reviewed titles from educational and literary organizations.
Oregon Book Project: Grant-Funded Projects for Rural Libraries in Oregon
During our April 2023 October 2023 grant cycles, we will be providing additional books to rural public libraries in Oregon that receive a Children's Book Project grant. The Oregon Book Project is a grant-funded program to support rural public libraries in Oregon. Please contact Karren Timmermans ( pilcrowfoundation@gmail.com) to determine if your library qualifies for the Oregon Book Project.

Confederate Tribes of Siletz Indians: The Siletz Tribal Charitable Contribution Fund will provide an additional six to eight children's books by Native American authors and illustrators to rural public libraries in Oregon.

The Chambers Family Foundation will provide an additional $100 to $200 worth of books to rural public libraries in Lane County, Deschutes County, and Benton County.

Rural Library Systems
The Pilcrow Foundation accepts applications from independent rural public libraries and Native American Tribal libraries as well as libraries that are part of a county, regional, or cooperative system.

A branch library may apply if it serves a rural community. If the branch library receives its funding from a parent institution, the parent institution's total operating budget, not just the branch library's total operating budget, must demonstrate budgetary limitations.

The Pilcrow Foundation accepts applications from school libraries only if the school library also serves as the community's public library (i.e., it is open to the entire community; has summer hours; is open beyond the school day, including Saturdays; there is no public library in town) and meets the budgetary and rural requirements.
Funding Requirements
Libraries qualify for the Children's Book Project grant on an individual basis. To qualify for the grant, libraries must be located in a rural area within the 50 United States, have a limited operating budget, have an active children's department, and raise $200-$400 through a local sponsor. Libraries with total operating budgets of less than $50,000 will receive funding priority; however, town libraries with total operating budgets over $150,000 may also apply for grants. Be sure to provide accurate information about the library's operating budget on the Children's Book Project grant application. Failure to accurately describe the library's operating budget may disqualify your application.
Rural Library Service Areas
A rural community is typically more than 40 miles from an urban area (population over 50,000) and not a part of a metropolitan area. A rural town library system should serve a population under 10,000 (priority to community populations under 5,000). A rural county library system should serve a population under 20,000. Be sure to provide accurate information about your library's service area on the Children's Book Project grant application. Failure to accurately describe your service area may disqualify your application.
Grant Application and Funding Cycle
Annual application deadlines for grant cycles are April 1 and October 1 (postmark date). You do not need to send your application by Express or Certified Mail etc., as we look at the postmark date for adherence to the deadline. Applications received after the deadline will be reviewed for the next grant cycle.

Grants will be awarded and grant recipients will be posted on our website by April 15 and October 15. Acceptance packets will be mailed within 10-15 days after we announce the Children's Book Project grant recipients on our website. We are not able to notify librarians who did not receive a grant.

Librarians apply for a grant application from The Pilcrow Foundation by mail or online. Please use either the printed application or the online application.

Apply by mail: If you would like to mail your application for the Children's Book Project Grant, use the PDF or Word forms linked below. Mail the application to The Pilcrow Foundation. Please do not email the the PDF or Word application or send your matching funds with the application.

Complete the online form below. You will not be able to save the form as you go along. You can view and download the complete application above. Please do not complete the online form if you plan to mail a printed copy.

The Children's Book Project Grant Online Application is now available for the October 2023 grant applications.
Eligibility
Children's Book Project grant recipients who have fulfilled all grant funding requirements, including the final report (see Section X in the Children's Book Project grant application for details), may apply for another grant at any time. Grant recipients who do not fulfill all the grant requirements including the final report are not eligible for future grants funded by The Pilcrow Foundation through the Children's Book Project.

If you have any questions about The Pilcrow Foundation, its Children's Book Project, or the grant application, please contact Karren Timmermans ( pilcrowfoundation@gmail.com).
Children's Book Project Grant Recipients
A librarian from the library awarded a grant through the Children's Book Project Program will receive an acceptance packet with details of the award and a booklist, provided by The Pilcrow Foundation, from which to select books for the library. The booklist is divided into two groups based on recommended age and grade levels. Books in Group 1 are for emergent and beginning readers (birth to age 7; preschool to grade 2). Books in Group 2 are for middle and intermediate readers (ages 7 to 12; grades 2 to 6). Please note: The booklists are for the sole use of participants in The Pilcrow Foundation's Children's Book Project and should not be distributed for any reason. We only distribute the book list to grant recipients.

The Foundation provides bookplates for all books received through the Children's Book Project. The bookplates identify the local sponsors and The Pilcrow Foundation. If the library received all of the sponsored funds "in honor of" or "in memory of" an individual, the bookplates may be inscribed to honor that person.

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Children's Book Project Program Grants Rural public libraries in the United States that have suffered loss and damage due to recent natural disasters (flooding, fire, hurricanes, etc.) may be eligible for special non-matching grants: Disaster Relief Grant information. For libraries experiencing budgetary declines due to reduced or eliminated funding, please apply for our Children's Book Project...

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Teachers from Title I schools participate in literacy program with Scholastic book distribution where students choose their books. Online questionnaire to determine eligibility.

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How Book Trust Builds Readers

Many studies show that empowering students to choose their own books - and then keep them - really helps them to improve basic literacy skills and fall in love with reading. By providing the means for kids to decide which books they want to read each month and adding them to their home libraries throughout the entire school year, we help students build the healthy habits of life-long readers and learners.

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Many studies show that empowering students to choose their own books - and then keep them - really helps them to improve basic literacy skills and fall in love with reading.

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Applications re-open July 1.
Book donations thru online application (prioritized based on severity of need and probability of impact upon the children served. We do not discriminate based upon number of children served)

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Forty-five percent of our nation's children live in neighborhoods that lack public libraries and stores that sell books, or in homes where books are an unaffordable or unfamiliar luxury. At the same time, two-thirds of the schools and programs in our nation's lowest-income neighborhoods can't afford to buy books at retail prices. That means that, today, 32.4 million American children go without books-even as study after study has shown that literacy is crucial to success in school, future earning potential, and the ability to contribute to the nation's economy.-Randi Weingarten, American Educator, Spring 2015
Kids Need to Read Mission Statement:
Kids Need to Read works to create a culture of reading for children by providing inspiring books to underfunded schools, libraries, and literacy programs across the United States, especially those serving disadvantaged children.
Kids Need to Read Vision Statement:
All children and adolescents will have access to quality books no matter their race, economic status, or capabilities. Further, our organization will provide inspiring programs to increase literacy rates and decrease dropout rates throughout the United States. These programs will be presented in a manner that will foster and uphold dignity and self-respect. We will consistently demonstrate to children and adolescents the need to read, as we believe literacy contributes to school and life success.
About Kids Need to Read:
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Founded with a passion to improve the lives of disadvantaged children by providing inspiring book collections and engaging literacy programs to underfunded schools, libraries, and organizations across the nation, Kids Need to Read aspires to empower and embolden every last child through a culture of reading. For many of the children it serves, Kids Need to Read represents a crucial link to a strong literacy education, and its programs help build and nurture support systems for the development of literate mimds. By immersing children in an integrated world of literary experiences that teaches them, firsthand, the impact of reading on every aspect of life, imagination is ignited and confidence is built for a prosperous future, regardless of race, economic status, or personal capabilities.

Reading together not only effectively impacts reading proficiency levels among children but also helps to promote positive bonding between children and their caregivers, leading to cognitive, social, and emotional development. Caregivers can encourage reading by having books available in the home and setting aside time for children to read daily. Here are a few helpful ideas:

Be sure to take regular adventures to your local public library, Little Free Library, garage sales, bookstore, or used bookstore to keep your children's lives enriched beyond measure! Make sure children are regularly bringing books home from their school library.

Have children read aloud in the kitchen while a caregiver is cooking or washing dishes.

Encourage children to take turns reading the bedtime stories so everyone can spend time reading AND listening.

Cuddle in a chair together alternating the adult reading one side of the book and the child reading the other.

When reading aloud to budding readers, point to the words as you read them. This will help develop sight recognition of words.

If a child is reluctant to read aloud to an adult, have them read to a pet, baby, or younger sibling. Many humane societies welcome kids to read to the animals waiting to be adopted, as well.

Allow children to read wherever they enjoy reading: a special chair, by a pool, under a tree, etc.

Tell children they can stay up 30 minutes beyond bedtime provided they are reading.

Families with older children can read novels individually and then schedule regular book discussions together.

Help adolescents create a Teen Book Club with their peers.

Never leave home without a book. Whether waiting at a doctor's office or waiting for a movie to begin, have a book ready to read together. Passengers can read to children during car trips, too-a terrific alternative to endless video gaming or DVDs.

Model excellent reading behavior in your home. Establish an exclusive reading time where the entire family is reading.

Family Reading Tips Flyer (English/Spanish) PDF Download
Valley Focus Features Kids Need to Read (December 2016):
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Kids Need to Read
2450 West Broadway Road, Suite 110
Mesa, Arizona 85202

Phone: 480-256-0115
email

Kids Need to Read was founded as a 501(c)(3) tax exempt corporation in 2008 by PJ Haarsma, Denise Gary, and Nathan Fillion. The mission of the foundation was based on the work of a 2007 project of the same name.

To read the history of Kids Need to Read, click here.

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Forty-five percent of our nation's children live in neighborhoods that lack public libraries and stores that sell books, or in homes where books are an unaffordable or unfamiliar luxury. At the same time, two-thirds of the schools and programs in our nation's lowest-income neighborhoods can't afford to buy books at retail prices.

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Cost of shipping (.88 per book)

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The Reading Resource Project is an ongoing program that runs throughout the year. The program distributes high quality, softcover books for Read Across America Day, National Drop Everything and Read Day, Children's Book Week, International Children's Book Day, and other Literacy Programs.

Reading Resource Project books are 100 book sets. Any literacy based effort qualifies for these books. You do not have to be a school or teacher. Reading Resource Project books are available in a limited quantity on a first come, first served basis.

Each 100 book set will contain a variety of at least 10 different titles. Recipients merely pay shipping, handling, and administrative costs, which is only $0.88 cents per softcover book ($88.00 per set of 100 books).
Most sets are shipped within 2 weeks.

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The Reading Resource Project is an ongoing program that runs throughout the year. The program distributes high quality, softcover books for Read Across America Day, National Drop Everything and Read Day, Children's Book Week, International Children's Book Day, and other Literacy Programs. Reading Resource Project books are 100 book sets.

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Grants for existing successful literacy programs

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Basic Eligibility Requirements

Believe in Reading awards grants to existing and provably successful literacy programs. Programs should have been established for a minimum of 2 years.

Believe in Reading awards grants only to organizations that have been designated as having tax exempt status according to the IRS Code Section 501(c)(3), or its equivalent for educational institutions, including public libraries. (A pending status does not fulfill this requirement.)

Believe in Reading will consider funding programs that serve any age or aspect of supporting reading and literacy, including adult literacy, English as a second language projects, or Braille related projects for the blind or visually impaired.

Believe in Reading Funding Priorities

Believe in Reading considers projects that support its mission and philanthropic objectives and considers only projects that specifically and substantially address its funding priorities.

Believe in Reading targets successful literacy programs which serve populations that show out of the ordinary needs, such as geographic areas with low reading scores and high poverty levels.

Believe in Reading will supply funds only if they are earmarked for literacy, not just a general campaign. Reading must be the prime activity.

Believe in Reading will NOT award grants for

Individuals

Organizations without tax exempt status.

Organizations that discriminate on the basis of age, national origin, race or color, marital status, gender, religion, sexual orientation, disability, or veteran status.

Organizations or programs outside of the United States.

Expenses that are not directly related to the project for which funding is sought.

An organization's operating and administrative expenses.

Salaries of staff.

Capital costs for building and construction, or basic infrastructure costs, such as electricity, rent, telephone, transportation, etc. Funding for needed equipment such as computers will be considered.

Core curriculum based texts, lesson plan assigned reading, or text books.

Programs involving book vending machines.

Pass-through funding, such as using the funding to award scholarships, or to pass on to a consultant.

Funding to support large-scale or nationally recognized programs such as The Imagination Library or One School, One Book. Even though these are wonderful programs, we prefer to make direct funding to community projects through local libraries, schools, or non-profit organizations.

Budget deficits.

Projects which have a potential conflict of interest; for example, when a board member or employee might serve as a vendor for the project.

Projects containing commercial or for-profit elements.

Start-up funding for new programs that were established less than 2 years ago unless the applicant is a public or school library.

Political contributions, or any other activity designed to influence legislation or affect political campaigns.

Direct or matching payments to members of the public.

Grant Amounts

Because addressing literacy is not a short-term process, Believe in Reading's grants are renewable for up to a maximum of three years, but a first year award does not guarantee any subsequent awards. At this time, the maximum grant amount is $10,000, however the vast majority of our grants are for $3,000 or less. First time applicants will not be funded for more than $3,000.

Believe in Reading Application Review Process

Grant applications are considered as they are received. There are no specific deadlines, but please apply long in advance of when you would like your check to arrive. We quite commonly have 100+ applications pending and we are a very lean organization staffed only part-time. It may take 90-120 days to receive a response.

Issuance of an awarded grant is not a guarantee of funding for subsequent years. There is no implied or explicit representation that there will be any subsequent funding.

Reporting Requirements

Outcome-based reports are required from the grantee at the end of the project, and interim reports are very welcome. The reports are meant to be simple, not onerous, and will include amount of the grant spent and how it was spent, the numbers of readers served, the number of hours spent by staff, and other simple figures to give Believe in Reading a snapshot of how your program is progressing. Photos are appreciated as well. Here is the report form. Please download the form, fill it out, save it and send it as an attachment to admin@believeinreading.org.

Questions and Contact Information

Please contact us at admin@believeinreading.org if you have questions.

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Believe in Reading supports successful, tax-exempt organizations with a proven track record.

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Grants

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The Rural Education Initiative (Title V, Part B) is a suite of federal programs designed to address the unique needs of rural local education agencies (LEAs). These LEAs frequently lack personnel and resources needed to compete for federal competitive grants and often receive formula allocations that are too small to be used effectively for their intended purposes.

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Grants for for PK-12 school libraries to buy books. Applications accepted Nov - Feb. Requests average $2,500-10,000

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The new application will be available at the beginning of November Read the FAQ and make sure you're eligible to apply Read about previously awarded grants to get ideas Prepare your application and submit by the February deadline See the Application for the specific deadline date Follow Snapdragon Book Foundation on Facebook and Twitter to get updates from the Foundation Snapdragon Book Foundation board members read and review applications Winners are emailed and announced on our website.

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Request book donations by writing. Must include financials and demographics.

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Are you affiliated with an organization in a low-income or underserved area that needs a small library, needs to rebuild or add to a library, or serves children who would benefit by being given new books to take home? Or do you know of such an organization?

Please write to The Lisa Libraries and include the following:

information (letter, brochures, news items) about your program

the number of children served

age range of children served

information about the socio-economic status of the community served by the applicant organization (such as eligibility statistics for Title I and Federal School Lunch Programs)

a breakdown of how the books would be used

Please also include:

most recent ruling on your tax exempt 501(c)(3) status

current annual budget

a list of current funding sources

A donation of books from The Lisa Libraries is free. We do request that recipient organizations cover the shipping and handling costs, which is based on the destination and quantity of books.

Danny & Mike picking up books for People's Place, Kingston, NY, 2017

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Apply for free shipment of books with a detailed online application.

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If you have any questions, please contact our Director of Operations, Charla, at charla@intlbookproject.org

Large Shipments

To receive a larger shipment of books, partners are asked to pay a small portion of the shipping costs. Partners are also responsible to provide all port documentation and pay all Customs and clearance costs.

If you are interested in receiving a larger shipment of books (e.g., a pallet, a 20' sea container, or a 40' sea container), please contact Charla, at charla@intlbookproject.org

Local Shipments

If you are based in the state of Kentucky, please refer to our Local Donation Program .

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Request book donation with brief online form.

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previous year app available Jan 15, deadline Feb 16

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Office of Elementary and Secondary Education

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What's New
Grant Opportunity:
UPDATE: An amendment to this notice was posted on the Federal Register on March 4, 2021. Please click here for more information.

The FY 2021 Assistance for Arts Education (AAE) Notice Inviting Applications was posted on the Federal Register January 15, 2021.
Competition Dates:

Applications Available: January 15, 2021.

Deadline for Notice of Intent to Apply: February 16, 2021.

Deadline for Transmittal of Applications: April 15, 2021.

Deadline for Intergovernmental Review: June 14, 2021.

Pre-Application Meeting for Potential Applicants:
A pre-application meeting was held on Monday, February 1, 2021 to help potential applicants understand the Notice Inviting Applications and to offer guidance for preparing a grant application. For those who were not able to attend or would like a copy of the presentation, please see below:

AAE Pre-Application Slides

Call for Peer Reviewers:

The Department is seeking peer reviewers for the Assistance for Arts Education grant competition. We are seeking peer reviewers from various educational backgrounds and professions, including K-12 arts curriculum specialists and arts-integration teachers; principals and administrators of arts-focused or arts-integration schools; district-, state- or regional-level professional development specialists and coordinators; educational program evaluators, and others with education expertise relevant to the program purposes. Reviewers will have expertise in at least one of the program's focus areas, in professional development and education administration, or in educational evaluation. Additionally, the most qualified candidates may have expertise in arts integration, staff development, strategic planning, scaling successful programs, research and evaluation, and prior experience reviewing or approving grant applications.

Please read through the instructions and complete the submission process if you are interested in serving in this round of Arts grant competitions.

Program Overview

This program supports national-level, high-quality arts education projects and services for children and youth, with special emphasis on serving students from low-income families and students with disabilities.

Types of Projects

This program supports high-quality arts education projects that must:

Support community and national outreach activities that strengthen and expand partnerships among schools, local educational agencies (LEAs), communities, or centers for the arts, including national centers for the arts.

Implement, or expand, initiatives in arts education and arts integration.

Have a special emphasis on serving children from low-income families and children with disabilities.

The following activities and services can be supported through the Arts in Education National Program (AENP):

Professional development for pre-kindergarten-through-grade-12 educators, including special educators and arts educators.

Development and dissemination of instructional materials, including online resources, in multiple arts disciplines for educators.

Arts-based and arts-integrated curriculum and educational programming in music, dance, theater, media arts, and visual arts, including folk arts, for pre-kindergarten-through-grade-12 students and arts educators.

Community and national outreach activities that strengthen and expand partnerships among schools, school districts, communities and centers of the arts throughout the country.

Other high-quality arts projects for children and youth, with special emphasis on serving children from low-income families and children with disabilities.

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Arts In Education National Program - Office of Elementary and Secondary Education

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Grant Opportunity: UPDATE: An amendment to this notice was posted on the Federal Register on March 4, 2021. Please click here for more information. The FY 2021 Assistance for Arts Education (AAE) Notice Inviting Applications was posted on the Federal Register January 15, 2021. Competition Dates: Applications Available: January 15, 2021.

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Office of Elementary and Secondary Education

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FY 2021 IAL Competition Timeline

NIA Available: July 12, 2021

Deadline for Notice of Intent to Apply: July 22, 2021

Deadline for Transmittal of Applications: August 11, 2021

FY 2021 IAL Application Instructions
The IAL Application Package is available for applicants to download and use as a guide only. This document can also be found on Grants.gov. Unless the applicant qualifies for an exception to the electronic submission requirement, all IAL grant applications must be submitted electronically via Grants.gov.

FY 2021 IAL Application Instructions: PDF
Technical Assistance (TA) Pre-Application Meetings for Prospective Applicants
To assist applicants in preparing applications, the Department hosted (2) TA meetings via Zoom for applicants interested in applying on:

Monday, July 19, 2021, at 2:00 pm - 4:00 pm Eastern Standard Time

Tuesday, July 20, 2021, at 9:00 am - 11:00 am Eastern Standard Time

The pre-application PowerPoint presentation can be found on the IAL Resources page.
Archive Information

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Applicant Information - Office of Elementary and Secondary Education

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FY 2021 IAL Competition Timeline NIA Available: July 12, 2021 Deadline for Notice of Intent to Apply: July 22, 2021 Deadline for Transmittal of Applications: August 11, 2021 FY 2021 IAL Application Instructions The IAL Application Package is available for applicants to download and use as a guide only.

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Applying for a funding opportunity is easier and more efficient when your team collaborates. Grants.gov Workspace makes it possible.