Happy new year everyone!! Wanted to forward along info about a grant opportunity from the Carnegie Corporation. Note the deadline to complete the eligibility survey is Jan 10. Rachel From: Carnegie Corporation of New York <communications@carnegie.org> Reply-To: Carnegie Corporation of New York <communications@carnegie.org> Date: Tuesday, December 10, 2024 Subject: Call for Submissions: Grants to Support Public Libraries Nationwide [CCNY logo]<https://carnegie.us9.list-manage.com/track/click?u=a59f1f3dd67c124399b749f97&id=d0384a5a6b&e=5262461873> Call for Submissions: Grants of up to $500,000 Will Support Public Libraries Nationwide [Call for Submissions]<https://carnegie.us9.list-manage.com/track/click?u=a59f1f3dd67c124399b749f97&id=e0fa362bbd&e=5262461873> Today, Carnegie Corporation of New York announced a new grant opportunity that will invest $5 million in public libraries to support English language learning and youth programs in U.S. communities. The new initiative, Libraries as Pillars of Education and Democracy<https://carnegie.us9.list-manage.com/track/click?u=a59f1f3dd67c124399b749f97&id=d1789f41a5&e=5262461873>, will help public libraries deliver critical services that promote socioeconomic mobility, civic participation, and social belonging. We are prioritizing libraries with existing programs in either of two areas: * English language and literacy services for adults that improve English language proficiency and job readiness skills. * College readiness and access activities that help teens improve their college preparedness by enhancing academic skills, supporting students in the college admission process, developing leadership and civic skills, and engaging families in the transition to college. Learn more<https://carnegie.us9.list-manage.com/track/click?u=a59f1f3dd67c124399b749f97&id=829efe43f6&e=5262461873> about our criteria for selection and complete our eligibility survey<https://carnegie.us9.list-manage.com/track/click?u=a59f1f3dd67c124399b749f97&id=2c36bd314c&e=5262461873> by January 10, 2025. Help us spread the word! Use our social media toolkit<https://carnegie.us9.list-manage.com/track/click?u=a59f1f3dd67c124399b749f97&id=d29a9d61cd&e=5262461873> to share the opportunity with your library networks nationwide. View this email in your browser<https://mailchi.mp/carnegie/education-program-rfp-call-for-submissions-libraries-4817686-resend?e=5262461873> [Website]<https://carnegie.us9.list-manage.com/track/click?u=a59f1f3dd67c124399b749f97&id=b5448e532e&e=5262461873> [Twitter]<https://carnegie.us9.list-manage.com/track/click?u=a59f1f3dd67c124399b749f97&id=bd28adbb7e&e=5262461873> [Facebook]<https://carnegie.us9.list-manage.com/track/click?u=a59f1f3dd67c124399b749f97&id=934c9a4fe7&e=5262461873> [LinkedIn]<https://carnegie.us9.list-manage.com/track/click?u=a59f1f3dd67c124399b749f97&id=e8d6529baf&e=5262461873> [YouTube]<https://carnegie.us9.list-manage.com/track/click?u=a59f1f3dd67c124399b749f97&id=3c91052457&e=5262461873> [Email]<mailto:communications@carnegie.org> Copyright © 2024 Carnegie Corporation of New York, All rights reserved. You are on this list because you’ve expressed interest in the activities of Carnegie Corporation of New York. To unsubscribe, please click the link at the bottom of the newsletter. Our mailing address is: Carnegie Corporation of New York 437 Madison Avenue New York, NY 10022 Add us to your address book<https://carnegie.us9.list-manage.com/vcard?u=a59f1f3dd67c124399b749f97&id=4a9f3be626> Want to change how you receive these emails? You can update your preferences<https://carnegie.us9.list-manage.com/profile?u=a59f1f3dd67c124399b749f97&id=4a9f3be626&e=5262461873&c=9e23c3b6d9> or unsubscribe from this list<https://carnegie.us9.list-manage.com/unsubscribe?u=a59f1f3dd67c124399b749f97&id=4a9f3be626&t=b&e=5262461873&c=9e23c3b6d9>.