Florida Humanities invites public libraries and library systems to apply for funding to support 2023 Summer Reading Programs that complement the Collaborative Summer Library Program’s (CSLP) 2023 theme “All Together Now”.
Donor Name: Florida Humanities
State: Florida
County: All Counties
Type of Grant: Grant
Deadline: 03/01/2023
Size of the Grant: up to $1,500
Grant Duration: 4 months
Details:
Florida Humanities’ 2023 Summer Reading Program funding opportunity provides support to public libraries and library systems for the development and execution of summer reading programs designed for early literacy, children, and/or teens. Programs may be implemented virtually or in person. Bilingual programming is also encouraged.
To be eligible for support, programming must complement the Collaborative Summer Library Program’s (CSLP) annual theme. CSLP is a nonprofit, charitable organization that works to develop interest in reading and library use by supporting summer reading events in public libraries across the United States. CSLP’s 2023 theme, “All Together Now”, encourages readers of all ages to bridge the divides between one another and to find commonalities while celebrating our differences. The 2023 theme encourages exploration, collaboration, and understanding between readers and within themselves.
This funding opportunity is offered in support of the Florida Division of Library and Information Services’ Florida Library Youth Program (FLYP) and their membership in CSLP.
Priorities
Applicants may request support for engaging, interactive public programming for early literacy, children, and/or teens that complements the 2023 CSLP theme. All programming must connect to the humanities by exploring personal and cultural commonalities and differences and encouraging exploration, collaboration, and understanding. Applicants are encouraged to review the 2023 CSLP manual for inspiration and programming ideas.
Virtual and in-person programming may include:
- Author conversations or discussions of thematic and humanities-related titles
- Reading and discussion groups
- Humanities-focused programs hosted by storytellers, authors, book club discussion leaders, interpreters, and content-area experts
Funding Information
Libraries may request up to $1,500 in support of their 2023 summer reading programs.
Project Period
All programs must occur between May 1 and August 31, 2023.
Eligibility Criteria
Florida public and municipal libraries and library systems are eligible to apply. A friends group, association, foundation, city or county government, or municipality may apply on behalf of a library or library system. Individual branches are encouraged to apply through their county or city library system when possible. Applicants must have received an allotment from DLIS and have access to the 2023 CSLP manual.
Libraries located in Rural Areas of Opportunity and those with programs that target underserved audiences will be given priority consideration. Underserved audiences can be defined as those whose access to the humanities is limited by geography, ethnicity, economics, or disability.
For more information, visit Summer Reading Program.
