Friends of the OPL Equity Grants (Branch Services)
Funding Amount
$1,500 - $2,000+
Deadline
Rolling / Open
Grant Type
foundation
Overview
Friends of the OPL Equity Grants (Branch Services)
Funder: Friends of the Oakland Public Library
Geographic Scope: Oakland, CA - all Oakland Public Library branches
Program Focus: Supporting special events and programming at library branches, particularly in lower-income neighborhoods
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Eligible Uses:
Background: Recognizes that some library branches benefit from patrons' ability to sponsor events while under-resourced neighborhood branches struggle to provide programming beyond city budgets. These grants help address equity gaps.
Contact Information:
How to Apply
Application Process
Applications are submitted through Oakland Public Library administration. OPL's Director of Library Services presents branch grant requests to the Friends Board of Directors for review and approval, typically in November each year.
Selection Criteria:
Branch directors and librarians work with the Director of Library Services to develop funding requests.
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