Grants of $1,500 to South Dakota public and tribal libraries for programs that improve literacy for young children in rural communities. Funding is intended to support expenses incurred for children's books, materials, children's spaces, and summer reading programs. The purpose of the program is to promote early childhood literacy in rural communities.
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All awarded funds must be spent by August 31, 2023.
Apply online: https://sd.countingopinions.com/
Direct questions to:
Youth Services Coordinator
1-605-773-3131 (Option 5, 1)
1-605-773-5066
Brenda.Hemmelman@state.sd.us
State Data Coordinator
Shawn Behrends
1-605-773-3131 (Option 5, 3)
1-605-280-5834
shawn.behrends@state.sd.us
South Dakota State Library
800 Governor's Drive
Pierre, SD 57501-2235
library@state.sd.us