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5k Library Gaming Grants Available via ALA
4:57 PM EST 2/27/09
Want $5,000 to "develop and implement gaming experiences that support literacy development for youth 10-18 years of age"? Well ALA may be able to help you! Many kudos to ALA for working so hard on this fantastic project that *you* can now reap benefits from! Here's the link: ALA/Verizon 2009 Gaming Grant LinkSome of the details from page: "Purpose of the Grant
To help libraries of all kinds develop and implement gaming experiences that support literacy development for youth 10-18 years of age. Selected libraries will receive a onetime grant of $5,000.00. Funds may be used to expand or add literacy-based gaming experiences at your library for youth ages 10-18. Funded libraries will receive ongoing support and technical assistance from a team of library gaming experts.
Eligibility
* Must be a public, school, or academic library in the United States serving youth 10-18.
* Partnerships are strongly encouraged.
Guidelines
* Application must be submitted by 11:59 pm Friday March 20th, 2009.
* Cover sheet must be completed and signed by the library director and project coordinator.
* Winners will be notified on or before April 8, 2009.
* Winners will be announced in the national media during National Library Week, April 12-18, 2009."
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RE: 5k Library Gaming Grants Available via ALA
5:23 PM EST 2/27/09
as a reply to Michael Porter.
And here is their whole Press Release too:
"Ten Libraries, Literacy and Gaming Grants announced
CHICAGO – The American Library Association (ALA) Office for Literacy and Outreach Services is seeking applications from public, school and academic libraries interested in developing and implementing innovative literacy gaming services for youth ages 10-18.
This program is part of ALA's Libraries, Literacy and Gaming initiative funded by Verizon.
Ten $5,000.00 grants will be awarded to libraries clearly demonstrating creativity, capacity, sustainability and a strong commitment to literacy-related gaming services. In addition, the winning libraries will receive ongoing support and technical assistance from a team of nationally recognized library gaming experts. Winners will be announced during National Library Week, April 12-18. The grant application is available online at http://librarygamingtoolkit.org/rfp. All applications must be submitted by 11:59 pm, Friday, March 20.
"There is no doubt that gaming and literacy go hand-in-hand. Board and video games come with text of all kinds including instructions, menus and much more. Learning the language and mechanics of any game, from chess to Little Big Planet, involves acquiring a new vocabulary and a new set of 21st century literacy skills," said Dale Lipschultz, Literacy Officer, Office for Literacy and Outreach Services.
Gaming is one example of how libraries continue to change to meet the needs of their communities and users, offering innovative programs and services that educate, entertain and expand interaction with their patrons.
On Nov. 15, hundreds of libraries across the country celebrated the ALA's first annual National Gaming Day @ your library. Libraries of all types joined in the celebration by registering for two national gaming activities: a national video game tournament and board game challenge.
For additional information about the grant contact: Dale Lipschultz, Literacy Officer, Office for Literacy and Outreach Services, by phone, (312) 280-3275, or e-mail, dlipschultz@ala.org. "
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