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| About Ready to Read Grants |
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Ready to Read grant funds are used "to establish, develop, or improve public library services for children ages 0-14" This annual grant, funded by the General Fund of the State of Oregon, is administered by the Oregon State Library. All legally established public libraries in the state are eligible to apply for this non-competitive form of state aid. During the 2005-06 grant year the Ready to Read budget was $589,021 which was distributed to 119 libraries. See Frequently Asked Questions.
The Ready to Read grant packets are sent to eligible libraries in July of each year and applications are normally due in late August or early September. Checks are mailed before the end of December.
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| Forms |
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Ready to Read Grant Application
As of July 1, 2005, the Maintenance of Support requirement was rescinded, so the application process is now easier than ever! Please contact Katie Anderson, the Youth Services Consultant, by email or by phone at (503) 378-2528 for more information.
Applications for the 2006-07 grant cycle must be postmarked by August 31, 2006. Late applications will not be accepted. Faxed applications will not be accepted.
2006-07 Ready to Read Grant Application (Word / download)
2006-07 Ready to Read Grant Application (pdf)
Ready to Read Grant Final Report
Ready to Read Final Grant Reports are due December 1 each year for the previous year's grant.
Ready to Read Grant Report (Word / download)
Ready to Read Grant Report (pdf)
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| Annual Reports |
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Each library that receives a Ready to Read grant is required to submit a final report. Those reports are compiled into an Annual Report by State Library staff.
2005-2006
2001-2002
2000-2001
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| Outstanding Projects |
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The State Library staff also selects several outstanding projects each year that are considered good examples of adhering to the original intent of the grant program, emphasizing service to preschool age children, being replicable in other libraries, showing potential for impact over time, and building partnerships inside and outside the library.
2005-2006
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