Better World Books/NCFL Libraries and Families Award
Funding Amount
$10,000
Deadline
November 12, 2026
218 days left
Grant Type
foundation
Overview
Better World Books/NCFL Libraries and Families Award
Funders: Better World Books and National Center for Families Learning (NCFL)
Overview: Annual grant program providing funding to exemplary libraries to expand their literacy efforts for families in new and innovative ways.
- Total Awards: Three $10,000 grants
- Award Categories: One winner selected from each of the following: 1. Local Friends of the Library programs 2. Public/academic libraries 3. Urban libraries
Award Details
- Winning organizations receive scholarships to NCFL's National Conference on Family Literacy
- Conference participation opportunity to share best practices
Additional Benefits
- Libraries serving families
- Organizations in three specified categories (see award categories above)
Eligibility
- Family literacy expansion
- Innovative approaches to family literacy
Focus Areas
- Address: 325 West Main Street, Suite 300, Louisville, KY 40202
- Phone: 502-584-1133
- EIN: 61-1159549
Contact Information
How to Apply
How to Apply
1. Complete the application form
2. Submit by deadline: Friday, November 12
3. Indicate which category your organization falls under:
- Local Friends of the Library programs
- Public/academic libraries
- Urban libraries
Note: Specific application materials and detailed requirements were not provided in the source material.
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