FCRA PROJECT: INNOVATIVE LIBRARIES PREPARING CHILDREN AND YOUTH FOR THE FUTURE.

Deadline: 31^ST January 2014

Over 85% of the world’s young people live in developing or transition economy countries. EIFL’s Public Library Innovation Programme (EIFL-PLIP) invites public and community libraries in these countries to apply for grants to develop new services that use information and communication technologies in new and creative ways to serve the needs of children and youth.

The grant

You can apply for a grant of up to US$20,000.

Who can apply?

Public and community libraries in developing and transition economy countries. Click the link for a full list of eligible countries.

The project you are applying for must :

> Take an innovative approach to meeting the needs of children and youth, and

> Use digital technology in new and creative ways, and

> Work in partnership with government departments or agencies, civil society organizations or technology innovators.

Deadline for applications

The call will close on 31 January 2014.

Are you interested in applying?

Please read all the important information carefully before developing a grant proposal or filling in an application form.