GRANTS: Books Across America Library Books Awards/ Classroom Makeover

[Ryan Goble]

Books Across America: The National Education Association Foundation makes awards to public schools serving economically disadvantaged students so they can purchase books for school libraries. Maximum award: $1,000. Eligibility: Applicants must be a practicing pre-K-12 school librarian, teacher, or education support professional in a U.S. public school in which at least 70 percent of the students are eligible for the free or reduced-price lunch program. DEADLINE: Oct. 15. CONTACT: Books Across America Library Books Awards.

Classroom makeover: Great American Financial Resources asks applicants to tell in 300 words or less why their classroom needs a makeover. K–12 teachers employed by a public, private or charter school can apply for grants of up to $2,500. Grants may be used for whatever the applicant’s classroom needs most — from books to paint. DEADLINE: Oct. 30. CONTACT: GAFRI, CMS-Classroom Makeover, 525 Vine St., Cincinnati, OH 45202; phone: [phone] ext. 10228; Web site: www.teachersdeservethebest.com.