Financing Projects and Library Services

The Idaho Commission for Libraries is responsible only for public library applications. For more information about E-rate for schools, contact Dawn Wilson , Department of Education, Curriculum/Technology Center, (208) 332-6971.

For more information, contact Jan Wall.

CIPA and Filtering

Information on CIPA and Filtering

Internet Safety Policies - Idaho Commission for Libraries
Information on CIPA Compliance and Internet Safety Policies.

CIPA Compliance - Idaho Commission for Libraries
Discusses CIPA Compliance and factors to consider.

WebJunction's Focus on Filtering
A page centering on discussion, reports and articles on CIPA and filtering software. (WebJunction.org)

ALA's CIPA Web Site
Large amounts of information on the Children's Internet Protection Act.
(American Library Association)

E-Rate Central – Filtering Products
Comprehensive list of filtering products of all kinds, with a link to the homepage of each filter. (State E-Rate Coordinators Alliance – SECA)

Infopeople: Library Filtering Introduction
Numerous links to reliable online CIPA resources, including a comparison chart of 17 different filtering products. (State Library of California)

CIPA and Your Library, 2003 – Part I – The Law
Good overview of CIPA, with valuable “Additional Resources” listed at the end. (Montana State Library)

CIPA and Your Library, 2003 – Part II – Filtering
Issues to consider in deciding whether to filter and what kind of filter to use, in evaluating filters, and in using your filter to manage Internet use. (Montana State Library)

FAQ on E-rate Compliance with CIPA and NCIPA
The definitive web site on current CIPA information, in Q and A format. (Wisconsin Dept. of Public Instruction, Public Library Development)

Internet Filters and Public Libraries
An excellent overview for those not intimately familiar with the subject. (First Amendment Center)

CIPA Compliance

Once your Internet Safety and Acceptable Use Policies are in place, your library must decide if it wishes to filter and to what extent. The CIPA portion of the law does not require libraries to filter. Compliance is only necessary to participate in certain portions of the E-rate program and some LSTA funded initiatives. Libraries deciding to forego funds from these programs do not need to filter.

What factors should be considered when evaluating CIPA compliance?

Cost of staff training
Local community input
E-rate or LSTA funding that might be affected
Compatibility with current software or vendors
Does the product meet local and federal filtering requirements?
Cost of the filtering solution and any recurring fees
Features and customizable options available with the filtering product
Cost of staff time to implement/maintain/upgrade/monitor the solution

What is required to be CIPA compliant?

All computers with Internet access, including staff PCs, must operate with blocking or filtering technology that

prevents access to visual depictions that are obscene; and
prevents access to child pornography;
For minors under the age of 17,
visual depictions that are harmful to minors must also be blocked.
The terms "obscenity", "harmful to minors" and "child pornography" are defined in the United States Code and extracted in the text of the CIPA decision. The interpretation and implementation of these laws will vary locally.

In the recent Supreme Court decision, the ability to disable filters at the request of an adult was emphasized.

Documentation necessary for CIPA compliance:

An approved technology plan
Certification on E-Rate form 486 (individual) or form 479 and letter of agency (consortia)
LSTA Internet Safety Certification (for LSTA projects only)
Acceptable Use Policy/Internet Safety Policy

Taken from the E-rate Overview.

Determine Your Discount or Reimbursement

The primary measure for determining E-rate discounts is the percentage of students eligible for free and reduced lunches under the National School Lunch Program, calculated by individual school. Students from family units whose income is at or below 185% of the federal poverty guideline are eligible for the NSLP.

The basic calculations follow. There may be circumstances which make your calculations more complex. Check the SLD website for complete instructions on how to figure your discount.

Figure the percent of free and reduced lunches for your school district. (To view the spreadsheet, you will need Microsoft Excel.) Click on the most recent link for “Free and Reduced Lunch by District.” The Idaho Department of Education has figured the percent of free and reduced lunches for you (the column labeled “% Low Income”). You will need to know the school district in which your library is located.
Check this SLD web page for rural status. (Hint: Currently, all counties in Idaho except for Ada County and Canyon County are considered rural. Since this designation depends on Census data, this may change with each Census.)

If you are unable to view the Idaho Department of Education spreadsheet on “Free and Reduced Lunches,” please contact Jan Wall and a copy can be faxed to you.

Discount Matrix

If you are applying for E-rate discounts on eligible services, you must calculate the percentage discount that you (and the entities you represent) are eligible to receive. For detailed information about how to calculate the percentage discount, read Calculating Your Discount in the Reference Area.

INCOME Measured by % of students eligible for the National School Lunch Program	URBAN LOCATION Discount	RURAL LOCATION Discount
If the % of students in your school that qualifies for the National School Lunch Program is…	…and you are in an URBAN area, your discount will be…	…and you are in a RURAL area, your discount will be…
Less than 1%	20%	25%
1% to 19%	40%	50%
20% to 34%	50%	60%
35% to 49%	60%	70%
50% to 74%	80%	80%
75% to 100%	90%	90%

E-rate Help from SLD

Schools and Libraries Division

The SLD is an independent not-for-profit corporation established to administer universal service for Schools & Libraries. It is your primary source of assistance in applying for e-rate discounts.

Take advantage of these SLD resources:

Customer Service Bureau Toll Free Hot Line: 1-888-203-8100
Customer Service Bureau Toll Free Fax Question Line: 1-888-276-8736

SLD Web Site

Please note: many of these documents are in PDF format. You must use Adobe's Acrobat Reader to view them.

Schools and libraries are also encouraged to submit a query online.

E-rate Help from the State Commission

Idaho Commission for Libraries

The role of the Idaho Commission for Libraries is:

To approve your technology plan

A State Commission-approved technology plan is necessary to complete your application. The Idaho Commission for Libraries' public library guidelines for preparing a technology plan are the same as those developed by the School Library Division of the Universal Service Administrative Company. (See Technology Plan Approval Process.)
To provide advice regarding the E-rate application process

The Idaho Commission for Libraries will provide basic assistance regarding the E-rate program and the filing of application forms. In many cases you will need to direct your questions to the SLD's Customer Service Bureau.

When Idaho public libraries are not receiving satisfactory answers to their questions, when they are receiving conflicting answers, or when the application process is stalled because of lack of communication or response from the SLD, the Idaho Commission for Libraries will intervene on their behalf.

The Idaho Commission for Libraries does not have an "E-rate expert." The program is administered for Idaho's public libraries by Jan Wall, Northern Field Office Consultant. Questions may also be referred to your regional library consultant.

E-rate Links

Links to Other Sites

Idaho Department of Education Child Nutrition Programs. Report of Free and Reduced Eligibles By School District. Determine free and reduced lunch percentages by school district.
Federal Communications Commission. Universal Service. More information about Universal Service than you care to know: decisions, reports to Congress, documents, etc.
E-rate Central, a site "dedicated to simplifying the E-rate filing process for schools, libraries and vendors."

LibrarySpot links to this page from their E-rate resource center.
Click this picture to visit their site and see the other E-rate resources they list.

Internet Safety Policy

NCIPA & CIPA Compliance

E-rate Central CIPA Compliance Checklist

Children's Internet Protection Act - SLD

Children's Internet Protection Act, CIPA: A Brief FAQ

Internet Safety Policy

All libraries must follow NCIPA (the Neighborhood Children’s Internet Protection Act) guidelines. These guidelines specifically require that all libraries have an Internet Safety Policy that has been reviewed in a public meeting. You can use your current Internet safety policy if it includes the following points. The policy is your library's opportunity to define computer use policies and discuss them with your community.

An Internet Safety Policy must address:

Access by minors to inappropriate matter on the Internet and the Web;
The safety and security of minors when using electronic mail, chat rooms, and other forms of direct electronic communications;
Unauthorized access, including so-called "hacking," and other unlawful activities by minors online;
Unauthorized disclosure, use, and dissemination of personal identification information regarding minors; and
Measures designed to restrict minors' access to materials harmful to minors.

This policy must be adopted after holding at least one public hearing or meeting. It is suggested that your board take action on this and that it not be only a procedure/administrative rule. In regards to the public meeting, the law states that libraries need to “provide reasonable public notice and hold at least one public hearing or meeting to address the proposed Internet safety policy."

The hearing/meeting can be part of an open regular board meeting which allows for public comment. Completely document the meeting by keeping the public notice and the minutes which reflect the discussion and action taken by the board.

Taken from the E-rate Overview.

Technology Plan

Technology Plan Checklist

Develop a Technology Plan - SLD

If a Technology Plan is required, it must be approved by ICFL. Please see Technology Plan Approval Process.

Successful technology plans align the overall education or library service improvement objectives with the following five criteria. To qualify as an approved Technology Plan for a Universal Service Program discount, the plan must meet these criteria. It is critical that technology planning not be viewed or treated as a separate exercise dealing primarily with hardware and telecommunications infrastructure. There must be connections between the proposed physical infrastructure of the information technology and the plan for professional development, curriculum reform, and library service improvements.

____ The plan establishes clear goals and a realistic strategy for using telecommunications and information technology to improve education or library services.

____ The plan has a professional development strategy to ensure that staff know how to use the new technologies to improve education or library services.

____ The plan includes an assessment of the telecommunication services, hardware, software, and other services that will be needed to improve education or library services.

____ The plan provides for a sufficient budget to acquire and maintain the hardware, software, professional development, and other services that will be needed to implement the strategy for improved education or library services.

____ The plan includes an evaluation process that enables the school or library to monitor progress toward the specified goals and make mid-course corrections in response to new developments and opportunities as they arise.

The Idaho Commission for Libraries staff use this exact checklist to review technology plans. See the Schools and Libraries website and Core Elements of a Technology Plan for further information on developing technology plans.

Taken from the E-rate Overview.

Technology Plan Approval Process

If a technology plan is required, it must be prepared prior to submitting Form 470 to SLD. It must be approved before the beginning of service (usually July 1st) or the submission of Form 486, whichever is earliest.
Obtain the proper signatures on the “Certification and Signatures” form .
Append a copy of your current budget to the plan.
Submit the technology plan, whether as an addendum to a long-range plan or integrated into a long-range plan, with the signed “Certification and Signatures” form to your ISL Field Consultant:
- SW Idaho, Boise area: Erin McCusker, Idaho Commission for Libraries, 325 West State Street, Boise ID 83702
- E Idaho: Frank Nelson, Idaho Commission for Libraries Eastern Field Office, 1820 E. 17th St., Suite 130 Idaho Falls ID 83404
- N Idaho: Jan Wall, Idaho Commission for Libraries Northern Field Office, 1420 South Blaine, Ste. B., Moscow ID 83843
Your Field Consultant will send an approval to you, or will work with you for a successful plan. The approval from your Field Consultant will also be filed at Idaho Commission for Libraries in Boise
Retain the approval for your records. All e-rate documentation should be retained for 5 years. An approved technology plan will be part of an FCC/USAC audit, if you are chosen.

See more information on audits.

What to Apply for?

Not sure what to apply for?

The following documents are necessary when applying for these categories of service.

Telecommunications - basic local and long-distance telephone service, cellular, and Centrex:

No technology plan or compliance with CIPA is necessary.

Telecommunications - advanced (e.g. T-1, DSL – see Eligible Services List for definitions and conditions):

Technology Plan
No compliance with CIPA is necessary.

Internet Access or Internal Connections or Basic Maintenance of Internal Connections:

Please check the SLD website if you have any question about what services are eligible under different categories of service.

When You Apply, You'll Need...

Technology Plans and Technology Plan Approval Process

Technology Plans

Core Elements of a Technology Plan

Technology Plan Approval Process

Certification and Signatures Form

FSCS Codes

Starting in E-rate Year 2005-2006, Form 471 requests that public libraries enter their "FSCS Code." On Form 471 (Description of Services Ordered and Certification), Item 9a requests "Entity Number AND NCES Code (for schools) or FSCS Code (for Libraries)." The number being requested is in the form ID0001-002, where the first two letters are the state abbreviation, the first four digits refer to the administrative entity, and the last three digits identify the outlet. There is a unique identifier for each public library outlet: centrals, branches, bookmobiles, and books-by-mail only.

Table of Idaho Libraries and their FSCS Numbers

This chart is in alphabetical order by administrative outlet. Please call or e-mail Jan Wall (866-212-0646) with any questions.

FCC Registration Numbers

The Fifth Report and Order (FCC 04-190, released August 13, 2004) states that all participants in the E-Rate program must obtain an FCC Registration Number (FCC RN). Participants are required to obtain at least one FCC RN for each Taxpayer Identification Number by November 1, 2004, pursuant to Public Notice DA 04-2994 (released September 16, 2004) and Public Notice FCC 04-230 (released September 28, 2004).

FCC RNs are required for entities that do business with the Federal Communications Commission (FCC). Therefore, if your entity already has an FCC license (for example, for ITFS or a radio station), you may already have an FCC RN. If you already have an FCC RN, you do not need to get a new one simply for the purposes of E-rate.

Further details are available here.

You can apply online for an FCC RN from the FCC web site. Follow the link to the “FCC Registration Number Commission Registration System (CORES)” on the left hand side of the screen.

Discount Calculations

School District Information

Calculate the Discount Level - SLD

Core Elements of a Technology Plan

1. Clear Goals/Realistic Strategy

The tech plan must establish clear goals and a realistic strategy for using telecommunications and information technology to improve education or library services.

Specific goals for using technology should identify:

Improvement that should occur from the use of technology by students, teachers, parents, and/or library patrons
Achievements and/or successes that can be attained using technology
Increased staff and student/library patron competency with using technology
Additional Internet and/or telecommunication options for classrooms or public areas of a library
Accessibility to technology

Realistic strategies should identify:

How the school or library will develop and integrate the technology (e.g., how many computers will have Internet access)
Standards required for implementation of the technology
Technology needed for the future to maintain or enhance the current instructional or library environment

2. Professional Development

The tech plan must have a professional development strategy to ensure that staff know how to use these new technologies to improve education or library services.

Describe and list the professional development activities required of staff to train properly on the technology in the school or library

Training is more than just how to turn on the computer
Identify person or group in charge of planning and coordinating staff training
Verify current levels of training

Details of training

Methods of training to be used (classroom, seminars, Train-the-Trainer, etc.)
How training supports the curriculum or library usage goals
Documentation of training (sign-in sheets, computer lab logs, lists of in-service activities, etc.)

3. Needs Assessment

The tech plan must include an assessment of the telecommunication services, hardware, software, and/or other services that will be needed to improve education or library services.

Provide a status of the existing technology, such as:

Telephone system
Building Infrastructure (e.g., electrical capacity, cooling system)
Computer hardware and software
Internet access
Staff training

Based on the current technology, describe new technology needs, such as:

Adding a firewall or replacing servers
Adding upgrades to phone system
Adding network switches
Adding cable drops
Installing a new network
Classroom/lab materials

Describe maintenance needed for new and existing equipment

How often will the technology be serviced? (e.g., daily, weekly, monthly, etc.)
What are the characteristics and capabilities of the equipment? (e.g., age, model, year, memory, etc.)

4. Budget

The tech plan must show how the school or library will:

Pay the non-discount share of the cost
Acquire and support the necessary resources (computers, training, electricity, software, etc.) needed to make effective use of the discounted services.

Include specifics about budgeted items and the sources of funding. For example:

Salaries (general school fund)
Telephones (E-rate funding and general school fund)
Desktop software (state funds)

Budgets can be projections

Budgets should be based on reasonable expectations of receiving funding and incurring expenses

5. Evaluation

The tech plan must include an evaluation process that enables the school or library to monitor progress toward specified goals and make mid-course corrections in response to new developments and opportunities as they arise.

Evaluation process should describe:

How frequently the tech plan will be evaluated
The person(s) responsible for updating the plan
How progress toward the goals and objectives will be measured or monitored
If and how goals were met
Any unexpected outcomes
Any new needs that emerged
Any goals that are no longer relevant

Funding Information Center

Other Grant Info:
Other Grant Opportunities & Info | Grant Writing & Fundraising | Funding Outreach Programs
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The Funding Information Center (FIC) is a special collection of books and other materials relating to philanthropy, with emphasis on foundation and corporate giving and government assistance. Information about special events, volunteers, and management of nonprofit organizations is also included.

Boise FIC

The Boise Center's web site, at http://www.boisepubliclibrary.org , links to Internet resources about nonprofits, charities, and other funding sources. The Boise FIC is located on the third floor of Boise Public Library. The center is open during regular library hours. Computers are available to view the Foundation Center's Database and for searching the Internet for funding opportunities.

Boise Funding Information Center
Boise Public Library
715 South Capitol Boulevard
Boise, ID 83702
(208) 384-4024
http://www.boisepubliclibrary.org

Eastern Idaho FIC

The Eastern Idaho Center's web site, at http://www.marshallpl.org/eific.htm, provides information for people in Eastern Idaho who are seeking grant funding. The Eastern Idaho FIC is located on the second floor of the Marshall Public Library and is open during regular library hours.

Eastern Idaho Funding Information Center
113 S. Garfield
Pocatello, ID 83204
(208) 232-1263
http://www.marshallpl.org

Funding Your Library Outreach Program

Other Grant Info:
Other Grant Opportunities & Info | Grant Writing & Fundraising | Funding Information Center
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The two biggest barriers to starting outreach program for Idaho libraries are time and money. We can't do much about the time challenge, but there is funding available to help Idaho libraries enhance services to families throughout the state. The following links should help you get started thinking about alternative funding sources.

On this page:

Some Simple Tips
How to research a foundation and/or corporate giving program
Asking for Money!

Some Simple tips:

Establish your objectives : Set tangible, concrete objectives before starting the application process. Be realistic and detailed. Prepare a five-year plan.
Consider Cooperation : Lots of funders like nonprofits to collaborate. Any formal relationship among nonprofits should be appropriately documented
Document your case . Prove your need exists with measurable date, such as statistics, testimony, case studies.
Define expected results . Clearly outline measurement indicators. "The value of having clear performance standards cannot be underestimated"
Present your Budget . This may be the first thing the funder will look at, so it must be realistic and credible. Use tables.

For more information, visit:
http://www.jcdowning.org/resources/generalguide.htm

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How to research a foundation and/or corporate giving program

Studies indicate that foundations and corporations reject many of the proposals they receive because the proposals do not fit the guidelines of the foundation or corporation. A preliminary step in researching is to be certain that foundation or corporation funding is appropriate. You must be clear about your goals, the needs to be met by your project, the amount of money necessary to achieve your objectives and the availability of funds from other sources. Foundation or corporate funding is not for everyone and a great deal of time, frustration, and disappointment will be saved if you honestly assess your position in advance.

Seek Local Support

If you represent a small organization, or a new organization, looking for funding for a project limited to the local community, you should first seek local funding through you own local constituency, community support and neighborhood business donations.

Keep in mind that a foundation and most corporations which consider funding an organization will want to see evidence of local support. Therefore, starting with community fund-raising efforts now, may help secure funding for a larger, more important project in the future. If you are seeking funds for yourself or another individual, local support may be the most available for you. Foundation funding for individuals is limited by legal technicalities, and most foundations do not provide direct assistance to individuals at all.

The Research Process

Once you determine to pursue foundation or corporate funding, you are ready to begin the research process. Doing you homework will assure that your proposal will be sent to foundations or corporations that make grants to your type of organization, in the geographic area in which you function and for your field of interest.

Using the following available resources, you will begin to establish a list of foundations and corporations that indicate interest in your subject area. Then, as your research continues, you will eliminate those whose limitations rule out your project. Finally, study in depth those foundations and corporations that remain on your list and select those whose interests and grant-giving record appear closest to your needs.

"The organization does not meet our priorities."
Research before applying.
"The organization is not located in our geographic area of funding"
Get the guidelines before applying.
"The proposal does not follow our prescribed format."
Read the application information very carefully and follow it exactly.
"The proposal is poorly written and difficult to understand." Have friends and experienced people critique the grant.
"The proposed budget and grant request is not within our funding range."
Look at average size of grants of the funder.
"We don't know these people. Are they credible?"
Set up an interview before submitting the proposal and have board members and other funded organizations give you credibility.
"The proposal doesn't seem urgent and I'm not sure it will have an impact."
Study the priorities and have a skilled writer do this section to make it "grab" the funder.
"The objectives and plan of action of the project greatly exceed the budget and time lines for implementation."
Be realistic about the programs and budgets; only promise what can realistically be delivered for the amount requested.
"We've allocated all the money for this grant cycle."
Don't take this personally. It is a fact of life. Try the next available grant cycle.
"There is insufficient evidence that the program will become self-sufficient and sustain itself after the grant's completed."
Add a section to the proposal on plans for sufficiency and develop a long-term strategy.

Richard J. Male, President, Grants Guide Plus Quoted in Four County (NY) Library System News.

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Asking for Money!

Printed in The Library Imagination Paper Spring 1999

Go to a seminar by any professional fund-raiser and you will be made aware of a miscalculation made by many who ask another person to donate money to a cause: most people base their "please give" speech on need when it should be based on vision. And what is vision? In terms of attracting library or media center donations, it is expressing, in a compelling way, what it will mean to the donor, the facility, and the community if the money is given.

The person solicited is more likely to give if 1) the solicitor is a friend and of similar financial means 2) the solicitor has already donated to the cause at or near the amount being requested - and this can be shown in fund-raising materials.

And there are other things to bear in mind which will make your task of asking for library donations easier and even enjoyable:

Create a vision for the person which includes "selling" the excitement and benefits of the future as made possible by those who donate. If it's money for a new building or new room, have an architect's rendering ready on hand-outs.
Promote "the experience" awaiting the donor who helps make improvements possible. More money could mean better-appreciated programs, speakers, or films because of new, comfortable chairs in a renovated meeting room.
Project the library's financial "wish" in very simple, understandable terms. Creative presentation can help a lot. A rural West Virginia church library gave away umbrellas to all donors who helped buy a new roof for the older, leaking facility.
Prove to those you ask why you need the amount of money sought. Provide lists of prices for goods and services, bottom lines.
Let them know how contributing will provide a good experience for them, their family, the community. Perks and privileges for donors at all levels is helpful - from listings to coffee mugs to private gourmet dinners with the director.
It is proven that money is more readily given if it enables less fortunate children to enjoy a special experience. In fact, child-based causes (new children's books?) are the most successful.
Don't get those you approach to "think elitist." Rather, get them to "think community."
Sometimes it is better to address a specific need (obscure equipment) with a general rather than specific campaign.
One of the most important things you can say: "This will improve our quality."
Beyond the asking, it is helpful to be able to line up a corporation, individual, or foundation to provide a sizable matching challenge grant. This provides the extra inspiration needed by some, and will usually attract larger gifts.
And it goes without saying that staff and volunteers need the organization and training to provide needed support.
Being prepared and doing you homework is the key to successfully asking for money. If you are really good, they may even ask you if they can give!

According to Insights a CPA newsletter, yearly surveys showing sources, receivers, and percentages of donations have remained essentially unchanged since 1991. These facts should help libraries shrewdly target fund-raising.

Source of Donations: Individuals 80.3%; Bequests 6.8%; Foundations 7.5%; Corporations 5.6%

Receivers of Donations: Religion 46.1%; Education 12.5%; Health 9.2% ; Human Services 8.1%; Arts 7.2%; Public and Social Benefits 5.0%; Other (environmental, wildlife, etc) 11.9%

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Grant Writing and Fundraising Resources

Other Grant Info:
Other Grant Opportunities in Idaho | Funding Outreach Programs | Funding Information Center
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On this page:

Reference books
Other books on grant writing & fundraising
Videos on grant writing & fundraising
Materials from Boise Public's Funding Information Center
Sources for Idaho information on children & families

Reference Books

Note: As reference books (those marked with a R before the call number) do not normally circulate, the State Commission will be glad to photocopy information for you from these books.

Annual Register of Grant Support: A Directory of Funding Sources 1997, 30th edition. R.R. Bowker, 1996. (R361.7 ANNUAL 1997)
More than 3,000 entries arranged by disciplines. There are four indexes subject, organization and program, geographic, and personnel. Extensive cross-references facilitate the potential applicant's search for appropriate grant programs. (ISBN 0-8352-3743-5)

The Big Book of Library Grant Money 1998-99, Prepared by The Taft Group for The American Library Association, ALA, 1998. ( R021.83 BIG BOO 1998-99)
Nearly 2,200 profiles targeting the most promising major givers. A biennial publication that organizes profiles state-by-state; lists only givers who will consider unsolicited proposals; indexes givers by state and city of corporate headquarters; and provides an index to types of programs receiving grants. (ISBN 0-8389-0739-3)

1998 Catalog of Federal Domestic Assistance, Office of Management and Budget & General Services Administration, 1997. (R338.973 CATALOG)
A government-wide compendium of federal programs, projects, services, and activities providing assistance or benefits to the American public. Contains information on nearly 1,500 assistance programs administered by 57 federal agencies. The basic volume is published annually in June, with an update in December. The best reference source for federal programs. Also available on floppy disk and CD-ROM.

Corporate Giving Directory, 1997, edited by Kenneth Estell. 18th edition. The Taft Group, 1997. (R361.7 CORPORA 1997)
Entries are listed alphabetically with fourteen indexes to help users cross-reference program characteristics critical to successful fund raising. Includes more than 1,000 companies and each company profiled makes contributions of at least $200,000 annually. (ISBN 1-5699-5301-5)

Directory of Idaho Foundations, edited by Elaine Leppert. 8th edition. Caldwell Public Library, 1997. (R361.7 DIRECTO 1997)
A valuable resource for Idaho grantseekers. The directory is divided into six sections: foundations headquartered in Idaho, scholarships, foundations granting only to designated organizations, inactive foundations, national foundations funding in Idaho, and three appendices: a geographic index, calendar of application deadlines, and a bibliography.(ISSN 1058-0689)

The Foundation Directory, 20th edition. The Foundation Center, 1998. (R061 FOUNDAT 1998) Considered to be the definitive source on grantmaking foundations, it contains information on more than 8,000 foundations giving at least $200,000 annually. Arrangement is alphabetical by state, and then by foundation name. There are seven indexes and three appendixes to assist grantseekers. (ISBN 0-87954-765-0 casebound; 0-87954-762-6 soft cover)

National Guide to Funding for Libraries and Information Services, edited by Elizabeth H. Rich. 4th edition. The Foundation Center, 1997. (R361.7 NATIONA 1997)
Intended as a starting point for grantseekers looking for foundation, corporate and other charitable support for libraries and information services. A total of 644 entries that have been evaluated to ensure that the grantmaker possesses sufficient interest in libraries and and related disciplines. (ISBN 0-87954 716-2)

Other books that may be interlibrary loaned from the State Commission

Becoming a Fundraiser: The Principles and Practice of Library Development, by Victoria Steele and Stephen D. Elder. American Library Association, 1992. (025.11 STEELE)
A realistic view of how library fundraising works. Explains how to succeed at fundraising by selecting a program that will suit your library and your administrative and personal skills. Chapters include information on development staffing, friends groups, raising funds from organizations, and strategic communication. (ISBN 0-8389-0589-7)

The Board Member's Guide to Fund Raising: What Every Trustee Needs to Know About Raising Money, by Fisher Howe. Jossey-Bass Inc., 1991. (658.1 HOWE)
Describes a board's responsibility for fund raising; provides helpful do's and don'ts; reveals where boards often go wrong; and shows how individual trustees can personally support fund-raising efforts most effectively. Contains a wealth of valuable fund-raising strategies and techniques. (ISBN 1 55542-322-1)

Foundation Fundamentals; A Guide for Grantseekers, edited by Mitchell F. Nauffts. 5th edition. Foundation Center, 1994. (361.763 NAUFFTS 1994)
Takes you step-by-step through the resources and search strategies developed by the Foundation Center. Includes descriptions of types of foundation; an overview of resources available to grantseekers; a basic outline for funding proposals; and worksheets to help grantseekers identify potential funders. (ISBN 0-87954-543-7)

Fundraising for the Small Public Library; A How-To-Do-It Manual for Librarians, by James Swan. Neal-Schuman Publishers, Inc., 1990. (025.11 SWAN)
Practical advice for small libraries planning a general fundraising campaign, direct mail appeals, and special events. (ISBN 1-55570-077-2)

Getting Your Grant; A How-To-Do-It Manual for Librarians, by Peggy Barber and Linda D. Crowe. Neal-Schuman Publishers, Inc., 1993. (025.11 BARBER)
A quick and easy source with checklists and practical exercises to guide you through grant development. Includes examples of proposals and fact sheets that have worked well for other libraries. Describes the process of identifying potential funding sources, preparing your proposal, and follow-through. (ISBN 1 55570-038-1)

Library Fundraising; Models For Success, edited by Dwight F. Burlingame. American Library Association, 1995. (021.83 LIBRARY)
A unique collection of firsthand fundraising experiences encompassing methods such as special events, capital campaigns, and programs what worked, what didn't, and what could work better. (ISBN 0-8389-0657-5)

Saving Your Library; A Guide to Getting, Using and Keeping the Power You Need, by Sally Gardner Reed. McFarland & Company, Inc., 1992. (021.83 REED)
Useful advice for getting financial support by enlisting the library's most effective advocates. The first part looks at library advocacy on the local level from immediate concerns to ongoing support strategies. Part two examines tactics to get state and federal support. (ISBN 0-89950-719-0)

Understanding Nonprofit Funding; Managing Revenues in Social Services and Community Development Organizations, by Kirsten A. Gronbjerg. Jossey-Bass Publishers, 1993. (361.7 GRONBJE)
Helps public administrators understand how to work with nonprofit organizations and shows how different public policy structures affect the operation and management of nonprofits. Offers insights into managing the complex web of financial resources including donations and fund-raising events. (ISBN 1-55542-538-0)

compiled by Stephanie Kukay, Reference Librarian, Idaho Commission for Libraries

Videos available from the State Commission

Grant Your Wish: Learn How to Write a Successful Grant Proposal, Successful Images, Inc. 1998. (336.185 GONZALEZ)
Learn about the twelve key elements of a proposal, why some proposals get funded and some don't, how to create a budget and where to get a list of funding sources. 30 minutes.

Recognizing Fundraising Opportunities. American Library Association, 1998. (025.11 RECOGNI)
Designed to make the entire library staff partners in the fundraising process and to demonstrate that the behaviors involved are the same as those normally used to give good customer service. This package allows you to conduct a one-hour workshop, and includes a scripted training section to use with the 11-minute video.

You're in the Money; Fundraising Fundamentals, American Library Association, 1994. (025.11 YOURE I) This 30-minute video discusses the basics of fundraising, including organizing the campaign, deciding on the appropriate method for raising money, locating the best prospects, and starting a foundation. (ISBN 1-56641-011-8)

Materials Available at Boise Public's Funding Information Center

Making the Grade: Community Workbook, National Collaboration for Youth, 1991. (FIC 307.14 COMMUNI MAKING 1991) A source for information on how to engage youth and adults as partners in the process of empowering communities to assume responsibility for creating and maintaining safe environments for all young people. Objectives include helping communities assess their values, needs and capacity to affect youth crises.

Raise More Money for Your Nonprofit Organization: A Guide to Evaluating and Improving Your Fundraising, by Anne L. New. The Foundation Center, 1991. (FIC 361.7068 NEW 1991) Can help nonprofit leaders in three ways: assess present fundraising; use analysis to convince your board of directors that time and money spent to improve long-term fundraising capability can be a good investment; get in the habit of self-assessment.

Starting and Running a Nonprofit Organization, by Joan M. Hummel. 2nd edition. University of Minnesota Press, [n.d.]. Details considerations and actions that a new nonprofit organization should consider.

Sources for Idaho information on children & families

Profiles: Idaho School Districts, 1998-1999, State of Idaho Department of Education. Provides information about each Idaho school district including progress toward meeting district goals, number of LEP (limited English proficient) students, drop out rates, test scores, number of students in special education, number of students using the free or reduced meals. Available through the State Commission's State Documents department (E2100.16).

Idaho Kids Count 1999-2000 Data Book: Profiles of Child Well-Being. Kids Count is part of a national and state-by-state effort to track the status of children. The book contains information and statistics on major well-being indicators by county. Indicators and information includes: County population by race and ethnicity, population under age 18, family economic well-being, families receiving assistance, school dropouts, teen births, and much more. Available through the State Commission's State Documents department.

Serving Exceptional Children: A Report to the Idaho Legislature January 2000, Presented by Dr. Marilyn Howard, State Superintendent of Public Instruction. Idaho State Department of Education. Reports on activities involving students with disabilities or gifts and talents. Also breaks down the number of special education students served in each disability category statewide. Available through the State Commission's State Documents department (E2100.16 SPE01 2000).

Trends in the Well-Being of America's Children & Youth, 1999. U.S. Department of Health and Human Services Office of the Assistant Secretary for Planning and Evaluation. A federal source of information about children in the United States. Tracks information over time including Family-Child Engagement in Literacy Activities (which includes library visits), and Reading Habits of Children and Youth. (Available through the State Commission's Federal Documents department.

Library Service and Technology Act (LSTA)

Overview

On this Page:
LSTA Forms & Documents | Advisory Council | State Plan | Supplemental Resources |Questions

The Idaho Commission for Libraries is a recipient of federal funding for the support of libraries through the Library Services and Technology Act of 1996. One of the purposes of the Library Services and Technology Act (LSTA) is to stimulate excellence and promote access to learning and information resources in all types of libraries for individuals of all ages.

An annual LSTA Allocation Plan describing eligible projects is sent to all Idaho libraries in the spring. Additional copies of the Guide are available by contacting the Grants Contracts Officer at the State Commission, 1-800-458-3271.

For more information about additional grant opportunities, a list of Idaho foundations that may fund library projects, resources on grant writing and fundraising and more, please see the Funding Your Library Outreach Project page.

Most of the forms and guides below are offered in both MS Word and PDF formats. To access PDF files you will need Adobe Reader.

LSTA Grant Instructions

Document Name	Choose a format
2009 LSTA Grant Guide	(3 MB) (1.4 MB)
2008 LSTA Grant Guide	(3 MB) (1.4 MB)
	(3 MB) (1.6 MB)
Eligibility Checklist

Grant Applications

Document Name	Choose a Format
Just In Time Application
Retrospective Conversion Application
Underserved Mini Grant
Advocacy Application
Personnel Budget
Proposed Project Budget

Certifications

Document Name	Format
Certification Regarding Debarment
Certification Regarding Lobbying
Civil Rights Certification

CIPA Compliance

Document Name	Format
Compliance Guidelines
Consortia Certification
Guide to Certification Completion
Public Library Certification
School Library Certification
Statement of Program Assurances

Grant Reporting

Document Name	Format
Quarterly Narrative Report
Final Project Evaluation Form
Advocacy Interim Report
Advocacy Final Report

Grant Reimbursement

Document Name	Format
Reimbursement Request Form
Financial Report Instructions
Financial Report Form

LSTA Advisory Council

The Advisory Council advises the State Commission Board on the development of the state plan for the Library Services and Technology Act, the annual LSTA program, and evaluation of LSTA grant applications and projects.

LSTA Plan

Supplemental Resources

Needs Assessment

Questions & Comments

Contact Sonja Hudson or phone (208) 334-2150

LSTA Advisory Council

Advisory Council

The Advisory Council is appointed by the Board of Library Commissioners in accordance with the Library Services and Technology Act, P.L. 104-208. The Council broadly represents the library community and library users, and serves to advise the Board of Library Commissioners as outlined below:

Membership

The Advisory Council shall be broadly representative of all types of libraries and users of such libraries. The minimum number of Council members shall be eight, and the maximum 12. In addition, the State Librarian, an Associate State Librarian, and the Grants Officer are non-voting members of the Council. The Board may appoint members from the following groups:

Different types & sizes of libraries
Users of libraries
Library consortia or cooperatives
Library governing bodies
Library advocacy groups
Community partners
Other ICFL advisory groups
Geographic areas of the state

Term of Office

Members of the Advisory Council shall serve for terms of five state fiscal years (July - June). Terms shall be staggered so that at least one position expires each year. Members shall be eligible for reappointment, but no person shall serve more than two consecutive full terms at a time as a member of the Council.

Officers

The Advisory Council shall elect a chair and a vice-chair at the first meeting of even-numbered years. The terms of office are for two years and no officer may serve in the same office more than two consecutive terms. The ICFL Grants Officer serves as Secretary for the Council without voting privileges.

Functions

The Advisory Council shall advise the Board of Library Commissioners on the development of the state plan for the Library Services and Technology Act, the annual LSTA program, and evaluation of LSTA grant applications and projects. The State Commission Board may also seek Council advice on other matters related to library services. Council members, both individually and as a group, are expected to advocate for the improvement of library services in Idaho. Individual members may also be asked to represent the Council's interest on other Commission-appointed advisory groups.

Meetings

The Advisory Council will meet during the work week in a variety of formats that will be dictated by the business to be conducted. Special meetings may be called by the chairperson at the request of three (3) or more Council members. Members are reimbursed for necessary travel expenses in accordance with State Law and procedures.

Current Awareness

Commission staff will assist Council members in maintaining current awareness of library trends, projects, and issues through the following means:

Using E-mail, including postings on the LibIdaho list serv, to Council members
Publishing relevant information on the ICFL home page and in the ICFL Newsletter
Arranging site visits to libraries for Council members
Involving Council members in peer evaluation of grant projects
Appointing Council members as liaisons to other ICFL advisory groups

Members

Ellen Duncan
Idaho Falls High School
601 S. Holmes Ave.
Idaho Falls, ID 83401
duncelle@d91.k12.id.us
June 30, 2012

Diane Prorak
University of Idaho Library
PO Box 442350
Moscow, ID 83844-2350
prorak@uidaho.edu
June 30, 2009

Vicki Kreimeyer
Boise Public Library
715 S Capitol Blvd
Boise, ID 83702-7122
vkreimeyer@cityofboise.org
June 30, 2010

Tim Hillebrand
Synergetics International
857 Orchard Ave.
Moscow, ID 83843
chief@synergetics.org
June 30, 2011

Cathy Poppino
Magic Valley Regional Medical Center Library
PO Box 409
Twin Falls, ID 83301
catherinep@mvrmc.org
June 30, 2009

Katie Crill
West Bonner District Library
PO Box 1047
Priest River, ID 83856
mailto:westbonnerlibrary@priestriver.com
June 30, 2012

Lisa Zeiter
Garden City Library
6015 Glenwood Street
Garden City, Idaho 83714
mailto:lzeiter@gardencitylibrary.org
June 30, 2013

Jackie Young, Trustee
Snake River School/Community Library
924 West Highway 39
Blackfoot, Idaho 83221
mailto:Jackie@taber.myrf.net
June 30, 2013

For more information about LSTA, contact the Commission's Grants Contracts Officer Sonja Hudson at Idaho Commission for Libraries, 325 W State Street, Boise, Idaho 83702, (208) 334-2150, fax (208) 334-4016

Contact Marj Hooper, Associate State Librarian, Idaho Commission for Libraries, 325 W State Street, Boise, Idaho 83702, (208) 334-2150, fax (208) 334-4016.

Needs Assessment

Definition & Purpose:

City Street A needs assessment process reveals the influences acting on the library. Information collected shapes the services and programs that best fit the library’s strengths and budget. Ultimately, it informs a vision for future development.

Results of a needs assessment can be used in a variety of situations:

Commencing a strategic planning process
Determining change in a user community
Making changes in a library’s collection, services, etc.
Determining adequacy of facilities, technology, etc.
Establishing satisfactory staffing patterns and library hours

Essential Data:

Local information and demographics cited from Census/ vital statistic records, library statistics, community development plans, and/or other existing data sources
Internal (library) & external (community) scanning results
Community input
Analysis of data (ex: identification of common threads or issues)
Library vision statement linking data to the library’s direction

Data Collection Options:

Careful consideration should be given to which data collection techniques are employed. Using only one technique may provide limited information while using too many can be expensive and time consuming. The online resources below provide several articles with pros and cons of the various techniques.

Surveys: mail, telephone, e-mail
SWOT exercise
Key informants
Community forum/Focus group
Census and/or public records
Citizen advisory groups
Town meeting

On-line Resources & Examples:

Talk to your field consultant for further resources.

Arizona State Library, Archives and Public Records

Needs Assessment Information
Part of Collection Development Training
http://www.lib.az.us/cdt/commneeds.aspx

Community Analysis Methods and Evaluative Options: The CAMEO Handbook

Prepared by The Consulting Librarians Group, Sandra M. Cooper, Nancy Bolt, Keith Curry Lance, Lawrence Webster, in cooperation with MGT of America, Inc. for the Library of Virginia
http://skyways.lib.ks.us/pathway/cameo/index.htm

Iowa Community Education Association

Community Needs Assessment article
http://www.iowacommunityeducation.org/ceneeds.html

Library Research Service

Resources for Community Analysis – Colorado and National
http://www.lrs.org/public/community.php

Community Survey Form
http://www.lrs.org/public/ca_form.php

Montana Department of Commerce

Community Needs Assessment Techniques
http://comdev.mt.gov/includes/CDBG/Needsassessment/EXHA.pdf

Upper Hudson Library System

Community Analysis Community Survey Form
http://www.uhls.org/uhls/communityanalysis/

Western Rural Development Center

Coping With Growth Series – Community Needs Assessment Techniques
http://extension.usu.edu/htm/publications/publication=8153

Other Grant Opportunities

Other Grant Info:
Grant Writing & Fundraising | Funding Outreach Programs | Funding Information Center
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Grant opportunities of interest to Idaho librarians

The Libri Foundation

The Libri Foundation is a nationwide non-profit organization that donates new, quality, hard-cover children's books to small, rural public libraries throughout the United States. Several Idaho libraries have received grants from the Libri Foundation. In order to encourage and reward local support of libraries, the Libri Foundation will match any amount of money raised by a library's local sponsor from $50 to $350 on a 2-to-1 ratio. Thus, a library can receive up to $1,050 worth of new, quality, hardcover children's books.

Applications are accepted from independent libraries as well as libraries which are part of a county, regional, or cooperative library system. A library system may also apply if all the libraries in the system meet these requirements. A school library may apply only if it also serves as the public library (i.e. it is open to the general public and during the summer).

For more information see the web site at http://www.librifoundation.org.

Laura Bush Foundation for America's Libraries

The mission of the Laura Bush Foundation is to support the education of our nation's children by providing funds to update, extend, and diversify the book and print collections of America's school libraries.

In its most recent grant cycle ( 2004) the Laura Bush Foundation for America’s Libraries awarded in excess of $660,000 in grants to 136 school libraries. The libraries, including one in Idaho, received up to $5000 each.

The grant application process is administered by the Community Foundation for the National Capital Region with guidance from the Laura Bush Foundation Advisory Committee. The grants are funded through donations from individuals and foundations.

For more information, go to the web site at http://www.LauraBushFoundation.org.

Children's Trust Fund

The Idaho Children's Trust Fund awards grants for services to prevent child abuse and neglect in Idaho and provides technical assistance, training and networking opportunities to programs that help support and strengthen families.

Mini Grants are one-year grants of up to $2,500 each, to prevent child abuse or neglect. The Trust Fund has also introduced Multi-Year Grants of up to $40,000 over a 3-year cycle. The larger grants must target specific populations and needs, and they must fall under one of four identified categories. Those interested in applying for funds may check the Trust Fund's web site http://idahochildrenstrustfund.idaho.gov/ for more information.

Box Tops for Education

More than 82,000 K-8 schools are enrolled in the Box Tops program. There are three components to the program - Clip, Shop, and Charge. Participating schools can receive up to $20,000 per year for each of the three components, or a maximum of $60,000. Go to http://www.boxtops4education.com/ for more information.

Starbucks Foundation Grants

The Starbucks Foundation has a giving program which focuses on literacy projects for children from birth through 21 years of age in communities where its stores are located.

Grants are made at two levels, both of which require involvement of Starbucks employees. Mini-grants of $5,000 each are made to local-level projects that the store's employees are involved in. Opportunity Grants of up to $20,000 each are made to larger local projects that involve Starbucks' resources -- stores, employees or customers. Organizations may apply for only one type of grant per year.

Eligible applicants are 501(c)(3) nonprofit organizations and other tax-exempt institutions, such as public schools and libraries, in communities where Starbucks' stores are located.

Applications for the mini-grants program are accepted at any time and are reviewed on a regular basis. Applications are available from Starbucks stores, district managers and the foundation. To apply for the Opportunity Grant program, submit a concept paper, written to foundation specifications, describing the project. Full proposals will be invited based on concept papers.

For more information or to request application materials, visit a local Starbucks store or go to the web site at http://www.starbucks.com/donations.

Ezra Jack Keats Foundation Minigrants

The Foundation offers Minigrants of $350 to school and public libraries for programs that encourage literacy and creativity in children. All applicants must be from the United States, and proposed projects must be exclusively sponsored by the Ezra Jack Keats Foundation.

Programs that will be considered include storytelling, innovative or noteworthy workshops, and festivals. Those targeted at parents are also considered worthy. Programs focusing on the works of Ezra Jack Keats will be given special attention. Only one application from each library system or school district will be considered.

Grant application forms will be found at http://www.ezra-jack-keats.org/programs/minigrants.htm and must be mailed, not e-mailed, to Ezra Jack Keats Mini-Grants, 450 14th St., Brooklyn, NY 11215, USA.

Verizon

Over the last 10 years, Verizon has created and supported a number of literacy programs involving both national and local literacy groups. In 2004 alone, Verizon contributed nearly $20 million towards literacy programs.

Some of these programs are:

Season's Readings: Million Books for a Million Children. A national holiday book drive sponsored by Verizon Communications and Barnes & Noble Booksellers.
Young Readers Program. An interactive and family-oriented course that targets K-3 readers in minority neighborhoods.
BuildLiteracy.org. Answers questions about adult literacy, libraries and coalitions in addition to providing tips on coalition-building, profiles of existing literacy coalitions, and a menu of literacy coalition activities.
Verizon Reads with the Pioneers. A children's literacy program involving Verizon volunteers who serve as reading tutors and mentors for children and young teens in kindergarten through ninth grade.

For more information on these and other Verizon Reads programs, go to their web site http://www.verizonreads.net.

Barbara Bush Foundation for Family Literacy

The goal of this national grant program is to develop and expand family literacy efforts nationwide, and to support the development of literacy programs that build families of readers. A total of $650,000 is awarded each year; no grant exceeds $65,000.

Family Literacy programs funded through the Foundation's National Grant Program must include all of the following components:

Reading instruction for parents or primary care-givers (pre-GED/GED/ ESL, etc.)
literacy or pre-literacy instruction for children
Intergenerational activities where the parents/primary caregivers and children come together to learn and to read.

Programs can also include additional components such as parent support groups, parent involvement, home visits, job training, etc. Grants have been given to literacy groups, libraries, schools, social services organizations and youth organizations.

Grant applications are due in September for the following year. Go to the web site http://www.barbarabushfoundation.com for more information.

Twenty-First Century Community Learning Centers Program (21st CCLC)

This program offers grants that enable schools to stay open longer and provide a place for tutoring in basic skills, homework centers, and enrichment in core subjects. Centers also can provide drug and violence prevention counseling, community service opportunities, or advice to students about college preparation courses.

Applicants are encouraged to collaborate with other public and private agencies, including school districts. Faith-based organizations are eligible to apply. Grants are awarded to applicants that will primarily serve students who attend schools with a high concentration of low-income students.

This program is funded by the federal government (No Child Left Behind) and administered by the state through the Idaho State Department of Education. Go to www.sde.state.id.us/safe/lc/default.asp for more information.

Idaho Community Foundation

The Idaho Community Foundation makes grants to 501(c) organizations, educational institutions, and in some cases to governmental entities. Because needs within the state are so varied, the range of projects which ICF funds is very broad and includes projects in the fields of health, human services, arts and culture, education, public projects, and the environment. Additional grant information may be obtained online at http://www.idcomfdn.org or by calling the Foundation office at 1-800-657-5357.

Funding Information Center

The Funding Information Center, located at Boise Public Library, is a useful source of fundraising information. In addition to the Center's collection of print materials, its web site, located at http://www.boisepubliclibrary.org, links to Internet resources about nonprofits, charities and foundations.

Directory of Idaho Foundations

The Directory of Idaho Foundations, published by the Caldwell Public Library, is an excellent source of information about grant opportunities for libraries in Idaho. The directory is updated frequently. Caldwell Public Library also maintains a collection of materials to assist grant seekers. For more information about the directory or the collection, contact Elaine Leppert at 1-208-459-3242 or caldwellpl@yahoo.com.

The Funding Information Center at Boise Public Library, Caldwell Public Library, and the Eastern Idaho Funding Information Center at Marshall Public Library in Pocatello are participants in the Foundation Center Cooperating Collections program. Other libraries in this region which participate in this program include Spokane Public Library, Salt Lake City Public Library, and the libraries at University of Montana in Missoula and Wenatchee Valley College in Wenatchee, Washington.

Regional and Local Funding Sources

The information below is taken from the Directory of Foundations, (11th ed., 2003). Check the directory for many more funding sources.

Olive Smith Browning Charitable Trust

Gives to civic and literary organizations in the Twin Falls area. Contact the Wells Fargo Bank Trust Department, P.O. Box 7, Twin Falls, ID 83303.

Caldwell Community Foundation, Inc.

Gives to organizations in Canyon and Owyhee Counties, except for Nampa. The deadline for applications is September 30th. Contact the foundation at P.O. Box 1358, Caldwell, ID 83606.

Callahan-Zeller Foundation, Inc.

Gives primarily in Idaho; public libraries are an area of interest. Contact the foundation at P.O. Box 469, Wallace, ID 83873.

Chadwick Foundation

Gives primarily in Idaho. Contact the foundation at P.O. Box 486, Soda Springs, ID 83276.

CHC Foundation

Gives in Idaho only, with an emphasis on eastern Idaho. Deadline dates are February 1 and September 1. Contact the foundation at P.O. Box 1644, Idaho Falls, ID 83403

Edna Childs Charitable Trust

Application deadline is December 31. Contact the Wells Fargo Bank Trust Department, P.O. Box 7, Twin Falls, ID 83303.

Edward Low Memorial Trust

Application deadline is December 31. Contact the Wells Fargo Bank Northwest, P.O. Box 2618, Boise, ID 83701.

Whittenberger Foundation

Gives to qualified Idaho organizations. Areas of interest relate to children and young people. Preference is given to short-term projects. Deadline is August 31. Go to http://www.whittenbergerfoundation.org for further information.

Foundation Northwest

This is a fund for charitable purposes in the ten counties north of the Salmon River. Contact the foundation by e-mail at info@foundationnw.org, or call toll-free 1-888-267-5606.