Grants for a Church Library
Church libraries serve an important educational function for spiritual communities. Church libraries can provide recent church-related publications and important reference material that encourages theological exploration and discussion among parishioners. To improve the resources of a church library, a representative can apply for a grant to provide funding for increased staffing, purchases of new work or hiring staff. Many charitable organizations with large endowments offer annual grants aimed at improving the financial standing of church libraries that have applied or have been nominated.
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Catholic Library Association
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Founded in 1921, the Catholic Library Association provides professional development services and a variety of support programs for member libraries. Chapters of the Catholic Library Association can apply for the John T. Corrigan, CFX Memorial Continuing Education Grant, which awards funding for continuing education programs available through member church libraries. Grant award recipients must submit a written report on their Catholic Library Association-funded program 90 days after the program has been held.
Catholic Library Association
100 North St., Suite 224
Pittsfield, MA 01201
(413) 443-2252
cathla.org
Mustard Seed Foundation
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The Mustard Seed Foundation is dedicated to providing substantial financial support for local churches engaging in community outreach, economic development or discipleship programs. Church-based grants available through the Mustard Seed Foundation are designed to provide seed funding for new church startup projects, including church libraries. The average size of the church-based grant award is about $5,000. Church libraries engaging in community outreach and stewardship programs may also apply for the Theology of Work grant program. Theology of Work grants are offered by the Mustard Seed Foundation in partnership with Bakke Graduate University.
Mustard Seed Foundation North America
7115 Leesburg Pike, Suite 304
Falls Church, VA 22043
(703) 524-5620
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Church & Synagogue Library Association
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The Church & Synagogue Library Association (CSLA) sponsors a number of grant programs dedicated to funding church library services and resources. The Outstanding Congressional Library award, established in 1975, honors an innovative church library in America that experiences frequent use by all ages and has programs for community outreach. The Outstanding Congressional Librarian award honors a librarian making creative use of library facilities to meet the needs of the surrounding community. Nominations for CSLA awards must be submitted on behalf of the nominee by a third-party individual or group.
CSLA
2920 SW Dolph Ct., Suite 3A
Portland, OR 97219
(503) 244-6919
cslainfo.org
Library Services and Technology Grant
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The Library Services and Technology Act (LSTA) provides funding to central state library institutions through the Institute of Museum and Library Services (IMLS). Individual libraries, including church libraries, can petition their central state library institution for grant funding through the LSTA. Individual state libraries set most of the guidelines for applicants, but libraries with innovative and well-supported community initiatives are preferred.
Institute of Museum and Library Services
1800 M Street NW, 9th Floor
Washington, DC 20036
(202) 653-4650
imls.gov
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If any organization willing to help a new Bible College's library of RTC, we would be grateful. Dr. S. Chongloi, Principal Restoration Theological College. KCC Office Dewlahland, Imphal. Manipur 795001 India.
