Early Childhood Reading Grants - Target

Library listservs are spreading the news about an early childhood reading grant announced by Target. Read details below or on the Target Store Grants website.

Reading is an essential element in a child’s educational process. Reading grants are awarded to schools, libraries and nonprofit organizations, supporting programs such as weekend book clubs and after-school reading programs that foster a love of reading and encourage children, from birth through age 9, to read together with their families.

Guidelines

Target will accept grant applications online between March 1 and May 31, 2009, for programs taking place between October 1, 2009, and September 30, 2010. You will receive notification about your request by September 30, 2009. Most grants average between $1,000 and $3,000.

Apply Online

You may apply for grants from March 1 through May 31:

• Apply as a 501(c)(3) organization
• Apply as a school, library or public agency