See details below, including link, to Best Buy Community Grants. Proposals due by 5pm on July 1, 2016. Cathy Lancaster Youth Services Coordinator Library of Michigan 517-335-8129 517-373-5700 f LancasterC5@michigan.gov<mailto:LancasterC5@michigan.gov> From: ARSL_Membership [mailto:ARSL_MEMBERSHIP@LISTSERV.AMRMS.COM] On Behalf Of Vicki Bartz Sent: Monday, May 23, 2016 12:55 PM To: ARSL_MEMBERSHIP@LISTSERV.AMRMS.COM Subject: [ARSL_LISTSERV] Best Buy Grant The Best Buy Foundation will donate Community Grants to local and regional nonprofit organizations that provide teens with places and opportunities to develop 21st century technology skills that will inspire future education and career choices. Examples of program activities include: * Computer programming * Digital imaging (photography, graphic design, videography) * Music production * Robotics * Gaming and mobile app development Community Grants are designed to support local efforts and are reviewed for consideration by Best Buy teams across the nation. The average grant amount is $5,000 and will not exceed $10,000. The link for the application and more information is https://corporate.bestbuy.com/community-grants-page/ -- Vicki Bartz County Librarian Ortonville/Graceville/Kerkhoven Public Library 320-839-2494/320-748-7332/320-264-2141 2016 ARSL Conference Co-Chair Member of ARSL, ALA, YALSA "Libraries will get you through times of no money better than money will get you through times of no libraries" Anne Herbert To change your subscription settings, including changing to a digest or to leave the list, please send an email to szach@amrms.com<mailto:szach@amrms.com>.