The Department of Education is now accepting applications for the
Improving Literacy Through School Libraries Program Grant

The Department of Education announced today, February 10, 2006 that the application package for the 2006 Improving Literacy Through School Libraries program competition is now available.  Application information is available at: www.ed.gov/programs/lsl/applicant.html.

Approximately 19 million dollars will be available for funding, and an estimated 100 grants will be awarded under this competition.  The deadline for applications this year is April 11, 2006.   

It is important to note that applicants must use the Department's electronic applications (e-Applications) system to apply.  The Department's e-Applications Web site is available through the e-Grants

Web site e-grants.ed.gov and the competition application is available on this Web site.  There is a demo available to assist new users.  At the e-grants.ed.gov home page click on the "Continue" button at the bottom and then "e-Applications" at the menu at the top.  A drop down menu will appear.  Click on "Demo" and you will be provided with assistance in using this electronic application process.

The Notice Inviting Applications as published in the Federal Register can be found on this web page.

Only schools meeting The U.S. Department of Education specific requirements based on Census Poverty data may apply.  To find eligibility information visit: www.ed.gov/programs/lsl/eligibility.html