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Tuesday, January 02, 2024

RUSA Stephen T. Riedner Grant for Life Enhancing Library Programs for People Living with Dementia

Deadline: February 23, 2024

The Stephen T. Riedner Grant for Life Enhancing Library Programs for People Living with Dementia presents a citation and a grant of $2,500 each to two libraries to support the creation of new services and/or new programming to serve those living with dementia.

Grant submissions could include, but are not limited to, projects focused on:
  • Inclusion – welcoming this population into the library/community
  • Staff dementia awareness training
  • Person-centered focus – address unique needs as individuals with their own interests, abilities, and history
  • Literacy activities that promote the use of books and reading as at least one component of programming (which can include art, music, exercise, nature, etc. as well)
  • Academic research into reading and dementia
  • Developing partnerships with local organizations that also serve those living with dementia
Applicants do not need to be a member of ALA. Anyone can apply regardless of nationality. Projects that have already been implemented are not eligible for this grant.

For more information and a link to the short online application, visit the website: https://www.ala.org/rusa/stephen-t-riedner-grant-life-enhancing-library-programs-people-living-dementia

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