The Junior League of Spokane is excited to be able to further our support to the Spokane community through our Book Grant program.
Book Grant applications should identify what, if any, underserved or underrepresented populations would be supported and/or any other challenges that would be addressed by receiving a book grant. Requests should align with the Junior League of Spokane’s current focus area of improving childhood literacy in the Spokane area.
Eligible applicants include local community-based organizations, non-profits, educational agencies, classrooms, and individuals.
The review of applications and notification of award for this grant)s) requires 2 weeks.
We expect to notify the successful applicants by May 4, 2020.
Unsuccessful applicants will be notified within 30 days of the award date.
INTERESTED IN
APPLYING?
APPLICATION DUE DATE:
NOON ON APRIL 15, 2020
We are so pleased to support our 2018-2019 GRANT RECIPIENTS who work tirelessly to advance childhood literacy within the Spokane region.
DID YOU KNOW...
Up until the 3rd grade, most children are learning to read. Beginning in the 4th grade, they are reading to learn.
In 2018-2019, the Junior League of Spokane was able to continue to put our fundraising dollars to work and granted 425 books and $2,875 to our Grant Recepients!
Volunteers of America of Eastern Washington & Northern Idaho
Bemiss Elementary School | Karen Bennie
Bemiss Elementary School | Sharon Withrow
Bemiss Elementary School | Gayle Weiant
Bemiss Elementary School | Kerri York
Bemiss Elementary School | Kristy Wilkinson
Holmes Elementary School | Monica Mewhinney
Rogers High School | Whitney Bowerman
Spanish Immersion Program at Libby Center | Jennifer Morris
Willard Elementary School | Joseph Carlson
Willard Elementary School | Justina Martin
Newport Parent Co-op Preschool | Kristy Tucker
Willard Elementary School | Jodi Baerwald, Stefanie McCarrey, Beverly Chandler
Adequate literacy skills can be correlated to a person's likelihood to remain out of poverty, avoid criminal behavior, and adequately care for oneself and others.
