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  ILLINOIS CONTENTS State & Federal Grants Regional Foundations Grant Information Centers STATE & FEDERAL GRANTS Several organizations distribute federal funds to U.S. libraries, including NEA (National Endowment for the Arts) and NEH (National Endowment for the Humanities), but IMLS (Institute of Museum and Library Services) is the largest. IMLS runs a grant program known as LSTA (Library Services and Technology Act), which supports the delivery of library services in the United States. LSTA distributes funds to State Library Administrative Agencies (SLAA), also known as "state libraries," who then use the funds to support a range of libraries in their state. STATE LIBRARY AGENCY Illinois State Library 300 South Second Street Springfield, IL 62701-1703 217-782-2994 Grants portion of the web site Illinois State Library provides several opportunities for Illinois libraries to receive funding. They include, among others: LSTA Resource sharing is supported by delivery and the Illinois Regional Library System cooperative automated catalogs, commonly called the Local Library System Automation Project (LLSAP). Therefore, working with the Regional Library Systems to support and continue these services is currently Illinois State Library's priority for the LSTA funds. Bill & Melinda Gates Foundation Opportunity Online Grants This grant initiative helps public libraries and their communities build long-term capacity for supporting free computer and Internet access in public libraries. Public Library Construction Programs The Office of the Secretary of State and the Illinois State Library are charged with administering two public library construction programs: the Live and Learn Construction Grant Program, and the Public Library Construction Act Grant Program. Each program operates under a separate set of rules unique to the statutory charge of the program, and each is applied for individually. A library cannot apply for both programs in the same award year. Grants for Literacy The State Library's Literacy Office administers the Adult Literacy grant programs that provide basic adult literacy instruction to enhance reading, writing, math, or English proficiency for the targeted program participants. School District Library Grant Program The first of its kind in the nation, this program is designed to help provide more library books and materials for public school students in Illinois. Public Library Per Capita and Equalization Grants Per capita grants are authorized under Illinois Library Law to help public libraries improve and increase library services to their service areas. Equalization grants, authorized under Illinois law, have been established to help public libraries that have a low library tax base. Training Grant for MLIS The Illinois Library and Information Science Training Grant Program, administered by the Illinois State Library (ISL), provides grants each year to college graduates who possess exceptional academic achievement and an interest in becoming librarians. LSTA AT-A-GLANCE  LSTA Guidelines & Applications LSTA Five-Year (2008-2012) Plan for Colorado for Illinois LSTA Five-Year (2003-2007) Evaluation Report for Illinois Use of State Funds in Illinois Allotment of LSTA State Funds for FY 2011: $5,766,746 REGIONAL FOUNDATIONS These foundations have a history of supporting libraries or they provide grants for library and/or education-related initiatives in this state. Help us keep the list current by sending information on more foundations that librarians in this state should be aware of to grants@salempress.com. Arie and Ida Crown Memorial Focus: effective education and teaching; school programming; leadership development Grant Guidelines Barrington Area Community Foundation Focus: a wide-range of projects that benefit the community, including those that support advancement of education Grant Guidelines Chicago Community Trust Focus: a wide-range of projects that benefit the community, including those that support advancement of education Grant Guidelines Community Foundation of Central Illinois Focus: a wide-range of projects that benefit the community, including those that support advancement of education Grant Guidelines Community Foundation of East Central Illinois Focus: a wide-range of projects that benefit the community, including those that support advancement of education Grant Guidelines Community Foundation of Northern Illinois Focus: a wide-range of projects that benefit the community, including those that support advancement of education Grant Guidelines Joyce Foundation Focus: early childhood education; innovative approaches to public education; research; advocacy Grant Guidelines Robert R. McCormick Foundation Focus: educational programming; civic learning and engagement; early childhood education Grant Guidelines Spencer Foundation Focus: education research Grant Guidelines GRANT INFORMATION CENTERS IN ILLINOIS Located nationwide in public libraries, universities, community foundations, or nonprofit organizations, grant information centers, also known as Cooperating Collections, provide visitors with free access to Foundation Center's electronic and print resources on grants and fundraising. Click to read more about Cooperating Collections. View a listing of titles available in Foundation Center's 2011 Core Collection. Find a Cooperating Collection near you here. Carbondale Carbondale Public Library 405 W. Main St. 618-457-0354 Chicago Donors Forum ?CID=10812&DID=24200 208 S. Lasalle, Suite 1540 312-578-0175 Evanston Evanston Public Library 1703 Orrington Ave. 847-448-8630 Glen Ellyn College of Dupage Philanthropy Center Student Resource Center 425 Fawell Blvd. 630-942-3364 Grayslake College of Lake County John C. Murphy Memorial Library Lake County Philanthropy Center 19351 W. Washington St. 847-543-2071 Joliet Joliet Junior College Library 1215 Houbolt Rd. J-Bldg., 3rd Fl. 815-729-9020 Quincy John Wood Community College 1301 S. 48th St. 217-224-6500 Rock Island Rock Island Public Library 401 19th St. 309-732-7323 Schaumburg Schaumburg Township District Library Northwest Suburban Philanthropy Center 130 S. Roselle Rd. 847-985-4000 Springfield University of Illinois at Springfield Brookens Library Central Illinois Nonprofit Resources Center One University Plaza 217-206-6633 |
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