Bookstock Fund Grants

Application Process

1. Obtain Guidelines: Access grant guidelines and application from bookstockmi.org/bookstock-fund-guidelines/

2. Complete Application Form with the following required information:
- Organization Name
- Contact Person Name
- Telephone Number
- Organization Address
- Project Title
- Total Amount Requested

3. Narrative Responses (maximum 2 pages, answer concisely):
- Background Information about Organization and Mission: Brief description including mission statement, organizational priorities, and impact on literacy
- Project Information:
- Project title and description
- Rationale for proposed project
- Explanation of why program is important to target population/community
- Number of people to be served
- Duration of project
- How program addresses at least one aspect of literacy (reading, writing, communication skills, or STEAM)
- Funding Request: Specify amount requested
- Outcomes:
- Describe outcome/benefit to project participants and/or organization
- Explain methods for measuring success and impact over grant period

4. Required Attachments:
- Organizational budget
- Program budget
- List of other funding sources (if applicable)
- W-9 Form

5. Submit Application:
- Email completed application to: Margo Lazar (mblazar@gmail.com)
- Deadline: January 15 (annually)