Talk Story: Sharing Stories, Sharing Culture is a family literacy program that reaches out to Asian/Pacific Islander American (APIA), American Indian, and Alaskan Native (AIAN) children and their families.
Donor Name: Asian Pacific American Librarians Association (APALA)
State: All States
County: All Counties
U.S. Territories: American Samoa, Guam, the Northern Mariana Islands, Puerto Rico, and the U.S. Virgin Islands
Type of Grant: Grant
Deadline (mm/dd/yyyy): 03/15/2022
Size of the Grant: $500
Grant Duration: 7 Months
Details:
Talk Story celebrates and affirms Asian, Pacific Islander, and American Indian intersectionalities through books, oral traditions, art, and more to provide an interactive and enriching experience. Talk Story grant funding supports library and community organization opportunities to highlight APIA and AIAN communities through programs, services, and collection materials so that children and their families can connect to rich cultural activities through Talk Story in their homes, libraries, and communities.
Funding Information
Grant Amount: $500.
Grant Period
Grant Period: May 1, 2022 – November 30, 2022.
Use of Fund
Funds may be used to purchase library materials such as books, audiovisual materials, supplies for activities/crafts, programming costs such as hiring a storyteller, etc.
- At least 25% of funds must be used for library materials.
- No more than 10% of funds may be used for refreshments and decorations.
- Funds must be used to support at least one APIA or AIAN-themed program for children and their families at the institution that receives the grant. Funds may be used for virtual programming
Eligibility Criteria
- Libraries and community organizations that serve API/APIA or AIAN children and their families are eligible to apply. With the exception of cross-border tribal organizations, all organizations must be based in the United States or U.S. territories.
- Organizations that have previously been awarded two Talk Story grants are ineligible for additional awards.
For more information, visit Talk Story- Sharing Stories, Sharing Culture.
