Please see below for a grant opportunity for rural libraries to become community science facilitators. The grant program is being managed by Califa, a California based library consortium, but the program is available to libraries nationwide. Karren Reish Library Grants Coordinator Library of Michigan 517-241-0021 reishk@michigan.gov -----Original Message----- From: Hildreth, Susan [mailto:hildreth@plsinfo.org] Sent: Thursday, December 17, 2015 1:26 PM Announcing a New Grant Opportunity! Rural Gateways: Fostering the Development of Rural Librarians as Informal Science Facilitators The Califa Library Group, http://califa.org/, is accepting applications for mini-grants to librarians in rural public libraries who are interested in providing STEM (Science, Technology, Engineering and Mathematics) programming for adults. The project, which is funded by the National Science Foundation, will build your capacity to plan and facilitate science-based library programs. The library programs use videos and popular books to engage audiences and promote discussion. The professional development provided will include interactive webinars, online learning materials, peer support, and video case studies of similar adult STEM programs. Participating libraries will receive program materials, a planning guide, marketing and promotional templates, up to $3,500, and an avenue for new patrons to find your library. Communities will receive a series of engaging, thought-provoking programs and find another reason to love their local library! For more information and to apply, visit http://califa.org/rural-gateways/ Susan Hildreth, Executive Director Califa Group, Pacific Library Partnership, Peninsula Library System Administrator, NorthNet Library System 2471 Flores St. San Mateo, CA 94403 650-349-5538 650-766-2345 (cell) hildreth@plsinfo.org