ET Perry Centennial Chapter Grant Program
Funding Amount
Varies
Deadline
Rolling / Open
Grant Type
foundation
Overview
ET Perry Centennial Chapter Grant Program
Funder: Friends of the San Diego Public Library (FSDPL)
Background: The grant program honors ET Perry for his decades of dedicated service to the FSDPL and the city's libraries. ET Perry cared about assisting smaller chapters that were struggling to serve their libraries—especially in under-resourced areas.
Purpose: Provide financial support to FSDPL affiliate chapters that are facing organizational challenges.
Geographic Scope: San Diego, California (serves FSDPL affiliate chapters)
Focus Areas: Grants may support:
- FSDPL affiliate chapters in good standing
- Chapters must have paid their dues
- Chapters must have paid their share of FSDPL's insurance costs (unless waived)
- Chapters must be current with reporting requirements (volunteer numbers, volunteer hours, annual financial report)
Eligible Applicants
- Grant program is NOT intended to help chapters simply sponsor programs for which they would otherwise have to pay out of their own resources
- Grant money CAN be used for programs if their main purpose is to strengthen the chapter
Funding Restrictions
- Grants are awarded throughout the year on a rolling basis (beginning FY26), rather than annually
- Applications are considered upon receipt
- Priority given to chapters that have never received a grant or that have not received one recently
Award Process
Contact Information
Primary Contact: Jan Peterson (janpete629@gmail.com) Email: info@friendsofsdpl.org Phone: (619) 542-1724 Address: 4193 Park Boulevard, San Diego, CA 92103-2510How to Apply
Application Process
1. Complete the ET Perry Centennial Chapter Grant Application Form
2. Provide chapter information and contact details
3. Describe the area(s) in which support is needed
4. Submit a narrative describing issues, funding amount requested, planned use of funds, and expected outcomes
5. Indicate any other funding sources pursued or Chapter funds available
6. Obtain chapter board approval
7. Have chapter president sign (if different from primary applicant)
8. Submit application
- Date of application
- Chapter name and current information (number of board members, volunteers, members)
- Primary contact information (name, phone, email)
- Amount requested
- Areas of support needed (select from: board recruitment, membership recruitment, publicity/communication, effective fundraising, team building, website development, other)
- Narrative addressing: - What issues the chapter wants to address - How much money is being requested - How the chapter plans to use the grant funds - What outcomes are expected to be achieved
- Information on other funding sources pursued
- Optional: Additional supporting documents
Required Information
- Chapter board must approve the application
- Primary applicant must certify information is accurate
- President signature required (if different from primary contact)
Submission Requirements
- Grant recipients must periodically report on how funds were used
- Must report progress toward achieving stated outcomes
Post-Award Requirements
Focus Areas & Funding Uses
Fields of Work
Categories
Browse similar grants by category
Related Grants
Similar grants from this funder and related organizations
2026 Capacity Building Grants
Amount
Up to $10,000
Deadline
November 14, 2026
Capacity Building Grant
Amount
Varies
Deadline
October 3, 2026
FORWARD Puerto Rico Fund
Amount
$8,772,732 (distributed to date from $9,959,706.54 raised)
Deadline
Rolling / Open
ALX B2B Business Association Grant Program
Amount
Up to $535,000 total distributed (amounts vary by organization)
Deadline
Rolling / Open
Daraja Impact
Amount
Varies
Deadline
Rolling / Open
Child Care Capacity Incentive
Amount
Varies
Deadline
Rolling / Open
Ready to apply for ET Perry Centennial Chapter Grant Program?
Grantable helps you assess fit, draft narratives, and track deadlines — so you can submit stronger applications, faster.