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Funding available to school libraries
School libraries interested
in improving literacy are alerted to the availability of federal funds through
the Improving Literacy Through School Libraries (LSL) program. Funds
are available through a competitive application process; school libraries in
districts with 20 percent or more family poverty are invited to apply.
Funds can be used to improve
reading achievement through updating the library collection, expanding
internet connections, purchasing new technology, providing professional
development for library media specialists, and extending school library hours.
More information about the program can be found on the program's website at
www.ed.gov/programs/lsl.
The program received an
increase in funding, up from $12 million in FY03 to close to $20 million in
FY04. The U.S. Department of Education announced the 2004 LSL program
competition in the Federal Register on April 5. Applications are due
May 20. The application can be found on the program website; the Federal
Register notice is available at
http://www.ed.gov/legislation/FedRegister/announcements/2004-2/040504c.html.
Specific questions regarding
the program can be sent to
mailto:LSL@ed.gov. |
