MALiA cultivates innovative library programming by supporting its member libraries through grants for library programs that foster and encourage literacy, library use, life-long learning, and/or community engagement. Awards in the amount of $500 will be awarded bi-annually in the Spring and Fall.

Applicant libraries must be MALiA members in good standing. Award determinations will be based upon innovation of the program, thoroughness of the application, and strength of assessment measures.

Grant restrictions:

• Ongoing programs and programs which require more than 180 days to complete are not eligible for this grant.
• Proposals are limited to library employees or the member library's Friends organization. Foundations and library boards may not apply.
• All or part of the program must take place within 12 months of the application's deadline.
• Library directors must be aware of the grant application before it is submitted.

Successful grant recipients must submit an after-action report including evaluation results with in 3 months of program or event.Please include pictures from the program. Failure to complete grant report may impact future eligibility for Malia Grants. All event or program advertising should mention Malia grant was used. Please send grant report to grants@malialibrary.org. Any changes to the original grant proposal must be approved by the grant committee before the money is spent. By submitting grant you agree to all terms laid out in Grant Application.

Application deadlines: November 15 and March 15.

 For more information or questions, contact the MALiA Program Grants Committee at grants@malialibrary.org.

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