Get State Fy2010 Mini-grant Application: Awe Early Literacy Station

Completing the State FY2010 Mini-grant Application for the AWE Early Literacy Station is an important step in securing funding for your library's project. This guide provides clear, step-by-step instructions to help you fill out the application effectively and accurately.

Follow the steps to complete your application online.

1. Press the ‘Get Form’ button to access the form and open it in your preferred editor.
2. Begin by entering the name of your applicant library or organization in the designated field. Ensure the name is accurate and matches the entity that will be responsible for the project.
3. Fill in the name of the organization director along with their telephone number and email address. This information is crucial for identifying and communicating with the leadership of your library.
4. Provide the name of the individual submitting the application, along with their telephone number and email address. This ensures that there is a clear point of contact throughout the application process.
5. Indicate the federal congressional district(s) that will be served by the project. This detail helps justify the need for your project within specific legislative boundaries.
6. Estimate the number of people who will benefit from the project. This figure should be as accurate as possible to represent the potential impact of your initiative.
7. Select your preferred interface version for the project by checking either the English Language version or the Bilingual Spanish version. Your choice will reflect the accessibility needs of your target audience.
8. Describe the need for this project in your community. This section must demonstrate your understanding of the local population's needs based on your interactions and observations, adhering to the 300-word limit.
9. Identify who will manage and implement the project. Include the names and positions of involved staff and a brief description of their qualifications for successful execution, keeping within the 150-word limit.
10. Detail potential partner agencies you plan to collaborate with to enhance service reach, outlining their responsibilities. This description should also be concise, within 150 words.
11. Explain how you plan to promote this project to the target audience. Use up to 150 words to highlight your strategies for outreach.
12. Outline your evaluation methods for the project and indicate all applicable techniques by checking the relevant boxes. Provide further details within 150 words if necessary.
13. Add any additional comments that you wish to convey regarding your library or your project plans, also adhering to the 150-word limit.
14. Gather all required signatures on the application, ensuring that each signatory understands and supports the application, and include the date next to each signature.
15. After completing the form, save your changes, review the document for accuracy, and proceed to print all pages. Make sure to obtain all necessary signatures before submission.
16. Submit one printed copy of the completed application by US Mail or IMS to Kathy Sheppard at the SC State Library, ensuring it arrives by the deadline of 5:00 p.m. on Friday, April 9.

Take the necessary steps today to complete your application online and secure funding for your library's early literacy initiatives.