How much funding does TLA Disaster Relief Fund Grant provide?

TLA Disaster Relief Fund Grant provides US $1,500 - US $5,000 in funding.

When is the deadline for TLA Disaster Relief Fund Grant?

The funder has not published a deadline for this grant.

TLA Disaster Relief Fund Grant

Texas Library Association

Foundation Disaster Preparedness & Relief Grants

Funding Amount

US $1,500 - US $5,000

Deadline

Deadline not published

Grant Type

Foundation

Can we apply?

Check your organization against each line. Taken from the listing; confirm with the funder's guidelines.

Eligible organizations

Academic, public, school and special libraries are eligible to receive assistance.

Other requirements

Institutional members of TLA will receive an increase in the grant award; institutions do not have to be members of TLA to apply for funds.

Overview

The TLA Disaster Relief Fund Grant, established by the Texas Library Association, provides financial assistance ranging from $1,500 to $5,000 for libraries affected by natural disasters. Eligible libraries include academic, public, school, and special libraries. Funds can be utilized for technology, repairs, and other recovery needs. The grant application will be evaluated based on damage extent, service impact, fund usage, and funding availability, with a preference for TLA institutional members.

Disaster Relief Grants
The Texas Library Association awards grants from organization’s Disaster Relief Fund to libraries impacted by natural disasters. Grants range from $1,500 to $5,000 and can be used for technology, facility repair, collections, furnishings, or other needs related to storm damage. Academic, public, school and special libraries are eligible to receive assistance.
If your library has recently experienced damage due to a natural disaster, please contact TLA.
The Disaster Relief Committee will evaluate applications for financial assistance on the following criteria:
Extent of damage sustained;Impact on service; include images, video and/or personal storiesHow the funds will be used;Availability of public and private funding (or insurance) to assist recovery efforts; andWillingness to allow library's name and photos to be used in publicity efforts.

Eligibility

Academic, public, school and special libraries are eligible to receive assistance. Institutional members of TLA will receive an increase in the grant award; institutions do not have to be members of TLA to apply for funds.