This grant opportunity came to me from a list for school librarians. If you work in a school and you are a member of AASL then perhaps this is a good opportunity?
DS On Wed, May 8, 2024 at 8:31 AM Harry Coffill < 0000197762c6cb83-dmarc-requ...@listserv.syr.edu> wrote: > Friends: > A grant opportunity: > > Please see the details below for a new grant available during JAHM ( > https://urldefense.com/v3/__http://www.ala.org/aasl/awards/JAHM__;!!KGKeukY!0PC0MIQbDesUZkERJXasYMIteZLHiQo8c3obfr66kYC8mR4SrJUH-823J5ktkScHDHU-o97rKwsIYoYBxMo9-CTUZDOP1Ti17Q$ > ). These are non-competitive collection > development grants. Any AASL member is eligible to apply. Click the "apply > now" button on the grant page and fill out a short application. Apply by > May 31, 2024; recipients will be notified no later than June 10, 2024. > > CHICAGO - Ten collection development grants are available to AASL members > to create or expand their collection with content to provide context and > content that explores Jewish experience, Jewish achievement, and Jewish > identity as an antidote to antisemitism. Sponsored by The Weitzman National > Museum of American Jewish History, the "Jewish American Heritage Month > (JAHM) Collection Development Grants," will offer ten AASL members $500 in > grant funds to create or expand their collection. > > Those interested in applying can access the application at > https://urldefense.com/v3/__http://www.ala.org/aasl/awards/JAHM__;!!KGKeukY!0PC0MIQbDesUZkERJXasYMIteZLHiQo8c3obfr66kYC8mR4SrJUH-823J5ktkScHDHU-o97rKwsIYoYBxMo9-CTUZDOP1Ti17Q$ > . The deadline for applications is May 31, > 2024. Late applications will not be considered. > > "Creating a diverse and inclusive collection that focuses on exploration > and celebration is so important," said AASL President Courtney Pentland. > "Thank you, Weitzman National Museum of American Jewish History, for your > support of school libraries and this important new grant." > > In line with U.S. National Strategy to Counter Antisemitism released by the > White House in May 2023, JAHM (first established in 2006) has engaged > millions of Americans with the diverse stories of American Jewish life, > serving as an antidote to antisemitism by highlighting the valuable role > that Jews have played in our national story, and underscoring the > importance of both classroom education and the work of public > institutions-especially museums and libraries- which are among the most > trusted and valued sources of information across demographic groups. > > "We are honored to lead the national JAHM effort and to work with wonderful > educational partners like the AASL," said the Weitzman's Chief Public > Engagement Officer and director of JAHM, Emily August. "Education is at the > heart of who we are and what we do at The Weitzman. Our goal is to teach > the vibrant and true stories of Jewish life in America, bringing American > history to life and creating connections in unexpected ways for learners of > all ages and backgrounds, unleashing the power of education as a potent > antidote to antisemitism. We're so grateful to the AASL for allowing us to > be a part of this effort." > > The American Association of School Librarians, > https://urldefense.com/v3/__http://www.aasl.org__;!!KGKeukY!0PC0MIQbDesUZkERJXasYMIteZLHiQo8c3obfr66kYC8mR4SrJUH-823J5ktkScHDHU-o97rKwsIYoYBxMo9-CTUZDN_AnNL8Q$ > , a division of > the American Library Association (ALA), empowers leaders to transform > teaching and learning. > > The Weitzman National Museum of American Jewish History is the only museum > in the nation dedicated exclusively to exploring and interpreting the > American Jewish experience. Standing as a joyful bulwark against > antisemitism, bigotry, and hate, The Weitzman presents educational programs > and experiences that preserve, explore, and celebrate the history of Jews > in America, inspiring in people of all backgrounds a greater appreciation > for the diversity of the American Jewish experience and the freedoms to > which Americans aspire. > https://urldefense.com/v3/__http://www.theweitzman.org__;!!KGKeukY!0PC0MIQbDesUZkERJXasYMIteZLHiQo8c3obfr66kYC8mR4SrJUH-823J5ktkScHDHU-o97rKwsIYoYBxMo9-CTUZDPOIdYXoA$ > > > Jewish American Heritage Month (JAHM) is a national month of recognition of > the more than 365-year history of Jewish contributions to American culture, > celebrated each May per Presidential Proclamation. JAHM serves as an > antidote to antisemitism by lifting up the indelible contributions American > Jews have made, and continue to make, to our nation's history, culture, and > society. 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