The Northeast Library System Board is pleased to announce that $1,500 is available for Grants to member libraries and school media centers for projects and programs.
These grants may be used for any project in these subject areas: new services, collection development, or programs. Grant amounts range up to $250.
Due to the limited amount of funds available for grants, recipients will not qualify for another grant for three years.

INSTRUCTIONS:
Applications will not be considered unless all instructions are followed.

1. Complete and sign the following form.
2. Submit original. Be sure to make a copy for your own files.
3. Submit completed application to:

Northeast Library System
3038 33rd Avenue,
Columbus, NE 68601

Application must be received by the Northeast Library System with the postmarked date no later than March 16, 2007 or submitted electronically by 11:59pm CT on March 10, 2008.
The Northeast Library System disclaims responsibility for applications received beyond the closing date. Recipients will be notified by April 2, 2008. Final reports are to be turned in by September 30, 2008.

APPLICANT:

Organization Name:

Address:

Contact Person and Title:

Telephone Number:

E-Mail Address:

Title of Project:

Summary of Grant Proposal: Provide a brief (150 words or less) summary of the project, including the estimated beginning and ending dates: ______________________________________________________________________________________________ ________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________
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Intent/Purpose of the Grant: Describe your target audience and how the project addresses one or more of their needs.: ________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________
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Grant Promotion. Describe how the project will be promoted in your community.
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Budget. Please fill out the following budget form. You may add additional categories if needed. All grants require a 50% local match. This local match requires that 10% is a cash match. The remaining 40% of the local match can be in-kind costs and/or additional cash. For in-kind costs, consider staffing resources, copying, supplies, etc. Please note: the cash match can also be contributed by the local library’s friends group, foundation or any other source outside the library.

For example, a library requests a $250 grant. The grant recipient needs to provide 50% of the match or $125. The cash amount or 10% is $12.50 and the remaining $112.50 may be provided with in-kind contributions.

Category	NLS Grant Funds	Local Funds	Total Funds
Library Materials
Personnel Costs
Program Materials / Supplies
Training
Equipment
Promotion
Other (Please specify)
Contracted Services*
Estimated Totals

*Contracted services pertain to personnel that are employed outside of the library, for example, a speaker.

*I agree to send to the Northeast Library System Office by June 1, 2007 a report detailing how the purchases were used & what changes occurred as a result.

* I understand that if I receive a grant, I will not be eligible for another grant for three years.


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Signature of library director or media specialist Date


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Signature of library board president or school administrator Date