FYI below from ALA on a Best Buy grant program for libraries within 50 miles of a Best Buy facility.
Karren Reish
Library Grants Coordinator
Library of Michigan
517-241-0021
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From: Beth Yoke [mailto:byoke@ala.org]
Subject: grant for libraries
Best Buy Community Grants Program
(https://corporate.bestbuy.com/community-grants-page/)
The Best Buy Community Grants Program provides support to community-based organizations that are located within 50 miles of a
Best Buy facility. Eligible programs must create hands-on learning opportunities for underserved teens to engage in learning, experimenting, and interacting with the latest technologies
to build 21st century skills. Eligible programs must deliver community-based youth programs for teens, ages 13-18, during out of school time; and serve a diverse population. Examples of program activities include computer programming, digital imaging, music
production, robotics, and gaming and mobile app development. The average grant amount is $5,000; grants will not exceed $10,000. Public and nonprofit community-based organizations (e.g., community centers, schools, and libraries) are eligible to apply. Online
proposals may be submitted between June 1 and July 1, 2016. Visit the
Best Buy website to review the full program guidelines.
-Beth
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