Foyle Foundation - School Library Grant programme
State funded secondary and primary schools as well as dedicated schools catering for those with Special Educational Needs (SEN) that do not have or want to improve their libraries can apply for funding through the Foyle Foundation Schools Library Programme.
This programme recognises that there is no statutory requirement for schools to have a library and that many school libraries are in a desperate situation through under-funding and/or underdevelopment.
Encouraging children to read widely from an early age will provide a major boost to improving literacy levels, which is a current key educational objective.
Priority will be given to funding library books.
The Foundation will also consider contributions towards library software, necessary IT equipment and specialist seating/desks.
Preference will be given to schools that can clearly demonstrate that their library can be maintained and renewed in the future.
The average grant made under this programme is £10,000.
Applications may be submitted at any time.
For further information, go to: http://www.foylefoundation.org.uk/how-to-apply/state-schools.php
last updated on 2nd July 2010