Please see below for a grant opportunity from the National Center for Families Learning. The grant is for Maker activities for this summer. This year, thanks to the support of Better World Books, NCFL is offering libraries across the U.S. the opportunity to apply for funding to implement Camp Wonderopolis programming. Three libraries will be selected to receive a $3,000 grant, training to implement Camp Wonderopolis programming, and Campsite Kits, and will have the opportunity to contribute Maker activities and reading lists to be enjoyed by Campers around the world. Would you like to bolster family engagement at your library? If so, consider applying for funding to implement Camp Wonderopolis<http://familieslearning.us7.list-manage.com/track/click?u=3b5f3475c557c16912ddc471c&id=d51ebde62d&e=9f4fba0ec9> in your library this summer! The grant application is available here<http://familieslearning.us7.list-manage1.com/track/click?u=3b5f3475c557c16912ddc471c&id=8932ec0a62&e=9f4fba0ec9> and must be submitted by February 10, 2017. Winning applicants will be notified in March 2017. Click here<http://familieslearning.us7.list-manage1.com/track/click?u=3b5f3475c557c16912ddc471c&id=479cb1df98&e=9f4fba0ec9> to review the requirements of the grant and additional information about Camp Wonderopolis. Click for grant application<http://familieslearning.us7.list-manage.com/track/click?u=3b5f3475c557c16912ddc471c&id=1d25a57442&e=9f4fba0ec9> Have questions? Don't hesitate to email me at esedgwick@familieslearning.org<mailto:esedgwick@familieslearning.org?subject=Camp%20Wonderopolis%20Opportunities%20for%20Libraries>! ABOUT CAMP WONDEROPOLIS Camp Wonderopolis<http://familieslearning.us7.list-manage.com/track/click?u=3b5f3475c557c16912ddc471c&id=e5d5c4a32a&e=9f4fba0ec9>(tm) is the free online summer-learning destination that's full of fun, interactive STEM and literacy-building topics boosted by Maker experiments! Keeping kids and their families learning together throughout the summer and out-of-school time, Camp Wonderopolis can help build vocabulary, background knowledge in science, reading comprehension, critical thinking, and other literacy skills along the way. Past library grantees have used funding to provide meals for families<http://familieslearning.us7.list-manage1.com/track/click?u=3b5f3475c557c16912ddc471c&id=17a653e0fb&e=9f4fba0ec9>, recruit special guest speakers<http://familieslearning.us7.list-manage1.com/track/click?u=3b5f3475c557c16912ddc471c&id=926a6397f1&e=9f4fba0ec9> related to Camp themes, purchase supplies for Campers<http://familieslearning.us7.list-manage1.com/track/click?u=3b5f3475c557c16912ddc471c&id=5d10758927&e=9f4fba0ec9>, and/or embark on Camp-related excursions. See how libraries have implemented Camp Wonderopolis programming by clicking here<http://familieslearning.us7.list-manage1.com/track/click?u=3b5f3475c557c16912ddc471c&id=af04babff8&e=9f4fba0ec9>. Karren Reish Library Grants Coordinator Library of Michigan reishk@michigan.gov<mailto:reishk@michigan.gov> 517-241-0021 Your Voice Matters! Provide Feedback NOW on Michigan's Every Student Succeeds Act (ESSA) Draft Plan Recommendations at ESSA GET INVOLVED<http://www.michigan.gov/mde/0,4615,7-140-37818_76731_76735---,00.html>.