A new grant cycle is now open for Washington Rural Heritage.  The purpose of this grant cycle is to support small and rural libraries in the development of sustainable digitization programs.  To date, more than 25 libraries and cultural institutions throughout Washington have contributed to the initiative.

Overall funding to support this grant cycle is $50,000, with a maximum award of $10,000 per application.  It is anticipated that five (5) or more applicants may receive awards.  Grant awardees will be required to submit at least one hundred (100) items to the Washington Rural Heritage collection at the State Library by the end of the grant cycle (August 13, 2010).

Application deadline: Postmarked or received by April 24, 2009.  View eligibility guidelines, FAQs, and download application. For more information, contact Evan Robb, Project Manager – Washington Rural Heritage, 360.704.5228 or Jeff Martin, Grants Program, 360.704.5248.

LSTA funds for this initiative were made available by a grant from the U.S. Institute of Museum and Library Services.