Laura Bush Foundation for America’s Libraries

Deadline: November 27, 2023

The Laura Bush Foundation for America’s Libraries provides funds to the neediest schools to extend, update, and diversify the book and print collections in their libraries with the goal of encouraging students to develop a love of reading and learning.

The grant is to be used to purchase school library books, e-books, and magazines. The funds can not be used for shelving, furniture, technology, equipment, staffing, or classroom book sets. Applicants must meet the following criteria:

• A certified librarian or other paid professional must be assigned as responsible for the collection, care, and use of the materials housed in the school library.
• Public school applicants must be Title 1 eligible. Neighborhood schools, charter schools, magnet schools, etc. may apply if Title 1 eligible.
• Private and parochial schools may apply if at least 50% of their student population qualifies for financial aid.
• The school must have a library or designated space on campus where books are accessible to all students to check out.

For more information and to apply, visit the website: www.bushcenter.org/lbf-application-details.