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*New Teacher Conference Grants (Applications Due September 5, 2008) get application (link to application)

Grants of up to $1,000.00 are available for new teachers or teachers early in their career (years 1-3) to attend the annual Kentucky Reading Association conference. This opportunity is designed to encourage new teachers to join a professional organization and become actively involved in the statewide network of teachers, educators, and administrators dedicated to improving literacy for learners across the Commonwealth.

*P-5 Classroom Literature Grants (Applications Due October 15, 2008) DEADLINE EXTENDED!!!!!!!!!!!!  DUE TO THE LACK OF APPLICATIONS RECEIVED.   Take advantage of this 2nd chance!   get application (link to application)

The P-5 Classroom Literature Grant was established for KRA members who teach in P-5 settings to request funding of up to $1000 each for classroom literacy projects and/or library collections that increase children's access to print, including multicultural texts that inspire learning in the classroom.   

*Adolescent Literacy Classroom Literature Grants (Applications Due September 15, 2008) get application (link to application)

The Adolescent Literacy Classroom Literature Grant was established for KRA members who teach in middle and high school settings to request funding of up to $1000 each for classroom literacy projects and/or library collections that increase children's access to print, including multicultural texts that inspire learning in the classroom.  

*College Research Grant (Applications Due September 15, 2008) get application (application will be available June 30, 2008)

The College Research Grant assists a KRA member who is a college or university faculty member in carrying out a literacy research project in the state of Kentucky. Researchers may apply for up to $5000 for research expenses. Grants will be awarded by September 15.

*Experienced Teacher Education Grants (Applications Due September 15, 2008) get application (link to application)

Kentucky Bluegrass Awards School Library Grants (Applications Due July 1, 2008) application closed

These grants are awarded annually to at least 20 school libraries across Kentucky in an effort to put KBA books from the current program year into Kentucky schools that are financially challenged and unable to afford books to implement the program. Beginning in 2008, all applicants must be submitted by teacher/librarian teams. We are looking for pairs of teachers and librarians anxious to promote and implement Kentucky's children's choice award program at their school. The most successful school implementations of the KBA program are at schools where teachers and the school media specialist work together to promote the program and generate excitement for reading. Books won are purchased by the Kentucky Reading Association and supplied by the book publishers. Priority consideration will be given to schools that have not previously won a KBA book grant.  Questions about the grant application process can be submitted to melissa.schutt@eku.edu.

Winners will be announced by July 30.

Kentucky Bluegrass Awards Public Library Grants (Applications Due July 1, 2008) application closed

2008 is the first year the Kentucky Reading Association has awarded book grants to public libraries in Kentucky.  The number of the grants awarded will vary from year to year. All public libraries in Kentucky are encouraged to apply. The winners will be selected based on the following criteria: expressed interest and enthusiasm in the program, willingness to promote the books and the program to the community, the need for financial assistance.

Winners will be announced by July 30.