Indigenous Library Program Grant Application

Before applying...
Review the following.  Applicants who do not meet these requirements are not eligible for this grant.
  1. Library location and shipping address must be in the United States or Canada.
  2. Applicant must be 18 years or older.
  3. Applicant must be a local person responsible for and with regular access to the library.
  4. Applicant must have permission to apply on behalf of an organization.
  5. Applicant must have a confirmed library location with all permissions/permits approved.
  6. One application per household or organization per six months.

Tips...
  • Organizations with long-term commitments/relationships with the Indigenous community are prioritized.
  • Serving a non-Indigenous community? Apply for the Impact Library Program Grant.
  • Already have a book-sharing box? Apply for official Free Charter Signs.
  • Looking for books? Check out our Book Opportunities for existing stewards.

Don't forget to click on "CONFIRM" on the next page for your application to be reviewed!
Applications are reviewed and granted on a two month cycle.
 
Add indigenous@littlefreelibrary.org to your contacts and safe senders list to get email updates!

Complete this application on a computer for the best experience.

While we don't recommend using artificial intelligence (AI) to do all the work of completing this application, we understand that AI tools can be helpful to do research, start drafts, and strengthen your statements. There are real humans reading your application and we are looking for authentic, well-thought-out answers to our questions. As we are only able to award a limited number of grants per review cycle, we prioritize applicants that have taken time to give us a real sense of the difference the Indigenous program would make in their community in their own words.  
Applicant Information



Name all Indigenous communities you expect this project to reach.



Organization Information





Applicant Contact Information

We will send a text to notify you if you are awarded a library grant package.

Please enter a number that can receive text messages. Separate sets of numbers

Separate sets of numbers

Secondary Contact Information
It is important that we are able to contact someone regarding this Little Free Library to ensure proper library care and stewardship. Please enter a secondary contact associated with your organization who can be contacted in the event that we are unable to reach you. 



Separate sets of numbers

If you are applying as part of an organization, please include the contact info for a colleague in the event that we cannot reach you. If you are applying as an individual, please include the contact info for a family member or another responsible party.

United States and Canada only

We cannot deliver to Post Office Boxes

Optional





Library's Physical Address







United States and Canada only

Unsure? Please verify the name with a search. Enter N/A if not applicable.
General Community Information


Check all that apply

Please verify using the map.  Tip: Search map using a zip code.

Please verify using the map.  Tip: Start by searching for the state and then zoom in for an exact location.

Please verify using the map.  Tip: Search map using a zip code.

Please verify using the map.  Tip: Search map using a zip code.


Verifying if your local school(s) is a Title 1 School for the question below takes additional steps:
  1. Search map for Public Schools using a zip code (or exact name). 
  2. Click on the school name. 
  3. Check the “School Details” section (pale blue) to see if there is a "Yes" for Title 1 School.
Canadian applicants proceed with application.

Please verify with a search. 

Indigenous Community Served Information



Name all Indigenous peoples you expect this project to reach.


Community Impact Information

Responses in this section, as well as your name, partner organization and city and state will be made public if awarded a grant. 

Please include at least 2-3 sentences in your answer to each of the questions in this section. The more we know about your community needs, the better informed our granting decisions are.  To view examples of the kinds of responses we are looking for, please click on this link.

200 words max

200 words max

200 words max
Mini Shed Add On

A Mini Shed Add On is a small unfinished library that is side mounted to library post.  


Partner Organization Information




Community Support (highly encouraged)


Previous Experience (does not affect eligibility)


Extra Information





Agreements (all are required for eligibility)
Explain any inability to agree to these terms in the comment box at the bottom.





I agree to the following terms if awarded a LFL Grant:
  1. I will attach all signs included and install the library at the designated location.
  2. Set up a steward account and complete the library registration.
  3. I will add the library’s location and photo to the Little Free Library world map.
  4. I will submit a photo and story about the impact of the library after installation.
  5. I will respond to all follow-up communications from Little Free Library.
  6. I will credit the Little Free Library and tag the Little Free Library on social media.
  7. I will acknowledge that Little Free Library® and its logo are registered trademarks of LFL, a 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization.  LFL grants Indigenous grant recipients revocable, non-transferable permission to use our trademarked name and logo to promote our collaborative activities through their communication channels and promotional materials.  When using LFL's marks, Indigenous grant recipients must state "Little Free Library® and its logo are registered trademarks of Little Free Library, a 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization and are used with its permission.” Indigenous grant recipients may not alter LFL's trademark or logo, use it to raise funds, sell goods or services or otherwise claim a direct affiliation with LFL without the express, written permission of LFL in advance.

Permissions & Privacy Policy (required for eligibility)


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  1. The "Submit" button at the bottom of this page will take you to another page.
  2. A copy will be sent to the email address entered after clicking the "Confirm" button.