Funding Youth services programs

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Funding Youth services programs
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• Funding brainstorm

• 1-minute mind storms

• Fundraising
• Grants
• Gifts/Donations
• Sources

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Additional Resources

• Webjunction Funding Brainstorm
• Webjunction Funding Resources for Libraries
• Youth Services Funding Opportunities,
  compiled by RTM Coordinators

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LSTA

• Library Services and Technology Act

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LSTA Grants

• Using technology for information sharing among
  various libraries and between libraries and other
  community services
• Making library resources more accessible to
  urban, rural, or low-income residents, and to
  others who have difficulty using library services
  (under-served)
• http//libraries.idaho.gov/library-services-techno
  logy

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Priorities for 2010 Grant Cycles

• Outreach services to underserved populations and
  those people having difficulty using library
  services
• Enhancement or expansion of school library
  services
• Resource sharing

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Grant-writing Tips

• In general
• Type or download
• Seek critical feedback
• Read instructions
• List resources
• Answer all parts of questions
• Examine scoring criteria
• Use wording from questions
• Send draft
• Get everyone on-board
• Research

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Grant-writing Tips

• Common components of grants
• Need/rationale
• Demographics
• Measurable outcomes
• Budget rationale/justification
• Design innovative projects

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Two Articles to Read

• A Closer Look at Writing Needs Assessment
  Statements
• Gathering data
• Writing a statement
• Useful links

• Computers in Libraries Wishing Wont Work
• 10 things you need to know

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I wish I may, I wish I might

• Use the Wish List Template in your binder
• What kind of need has been evident in your
  library or community?
• How will you specifically determine the need?
• What kind of youth service programs could address
  this need?
• What resources would you need to implement the
  program?
• What are some ideas for funding sources?