The Laura Bush Foundation for America's Libraries Grant

 
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    Funder Type

    Corporate Foundation

    IT Classification

    C - Funds little to no technology

    Authority

    Laura Bush Foundation

    Summary

    The Laura Bush Foundation for America's Libraries provides funds to our nation's neediest schools so that they can extend, update, and diversify the book and print collections in their libraries with the goal of encouraging students to develop a love of reading and learning.


     

    History of Funding

    Since its inception in 2002, the Laura Bush Foundation has awarded $23 million to over 4,000 schools across the country. Previous grant recipients can be viewed on the Foundation's website: https://www.bushcenter.org/newsroom/laura-bush-foundation-awards-1-5-million-in-library-grants-to-schools-across-the-country


    In the 2024-2025 grant cycle, the Laura Bush Foundation awarded over $1 million in grants to 220 school libraries across 38 states. Grant-awarded librarians have utilized the funds to enhance their library collections by incorporating additional in-demand books, including e-books and Spanish-language publications.  

    Additional Information

    The grant is to be used to purchase school library books, e-books, and magazine requests as outlined in your grant application. Use of the funds for shelving or furniture of any kind, equipment (i.e.: computers, electronic readers, Kindles, etc.), staffing, software, videos, guides, tests or exams, classroom book sets, or similar items, is prohibited.


    Contacts

    Tracy Young

    Tracy Young
    2943 SMU Boulevard
    Dallas, TX 75205
    214-200-4300

    Laura Bush Foundation Staff

    Laura Bush Foundation Staff
    2943 SMU Boulevard
    Dallas, TX 75205
     

  • Eligibility Details

    To be eligible for a library grant from the Laura Bush Foundation for America's Libraries, the applying school must meet ALL of the following criteria: 

    • A certified librarian or other paid professional must be assigned as responsible for the collection, care, and use of the materials housed in the school library.
    • Public school applicants must be Title 1 eligible. Neighborhood schools, charter schools, magnet schools, etc. are all welcome to apply if Title 1 eligible.
    • Private and parochial schools are also welcome to apply if at least 50% of their student population qualify for financial aid.
    • Your school must have a library or designated space on campus where books are accessible to all students to check out.
    • Principal must digitally sign principal agreement in the application.
    • All financial documentation must be completed for your application to be complete – this includes the school/district W-9 and a voided blank check OR a bank letter.

    Deadline Details

    Applications are due online by December 31, 2025. A similar deadline is anticipated annually.

    Award Details

    Award amounts vary by project size and scope.

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