Talk Story: Sharing Stories, Sharing Culture is a family literacy program that reaches out to Asian American, Native Hawaiian, Pacific Islander (AANHPI), and American Indian and Alaskan Native (AIAN) families and their intergenerational community members.
Donor Name: Asian Pacific American Librarians Association (APALA)
State: All States
County: All Counties
Type of Grant: Grant
Deadline: 03/15/2025
Size of the Grant: Less than $1000
Grant Duration: Grant Duration Not Mentioned
Details:
Talk Story celebrates and affirms Asian, Pacific Islander, and American Indian intersectionalities through books, oral traditions, art, and more to provide interactive and enriching experiences.
Talk Story grant funding supports library and community organization opportunities to highlight AANHPI and AIAN stories through programs, services, and collection materials. Children and families can connect to rich cultural activities through Talk Story in their homes, libraries, and communities while challenging mainstream Anglocentric literacy practices. They welcome libraries and community organizations to develop their own Talk Story: Sharing Stories, Sharing Culture project to serve family literacy needs.
Funding Information
$500.
Uses of Funds
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.
Note:
- 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 AANHPI 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 AANHPI or AIAN children and their families are eligible to apply. With the exception of cross-border tribal organizations, organizations must be based in the United States or U.S. territories. Organizations who have previously been awarded two Talk Story grants are ineligible for additional awards.
Selection Criteria
- Applications will be reviewed by the AILA and APALA joint Family Literacy Focus committees. Awardees will be selected based on:
- Creativity and originality of the implementation of the Talk Story program
- Accuracy in portrayal of AANHPI/AIAN cultures
- Financial need
- Involvement of the library, community, and community organizations as participants, leaders, and promoters of the proposed Talk Story program.
- Preference will be given to proposals that reflect the core values of family literacy, intergenerational programming and service, and cultural literacy, and representation of AANHPI and AIAN identities and communities. Projects that actively disrupt stereotypes, decenter colonialism, and hold space for AANHPI/AIAN agency will be heavily considered.
For more information, visit APALA.
