If you haven’t heard the Will & Ann Eisner Family Foundation has a grant that is geared for libraries. There are two categories: “Will Eisner Graphic Novel Innovation Grant” which provides support to a library that would like to expand its existing graphic novel services and programs; and “Will Eisner Graphic Novel Growth Grant” which provides support to a library for the initiation of a graphic novel service or program. To apply for the grant you will need to visit this link http://www.ala.org/gamert/will-eisner-graphic-novel-grants-libraries to download the application cover sheet and then you will need to write a two page narrative on your library’s need and intentions with the grant funds.
Besides the funds the library that is awarded a grant will receive a collection of Will Eisner’s work and biographies, the current nominees for the Will Eisner Award and a stipend to help attend the American Library Association’s Annual Conference to accept the award.
If you are interest you will need to act fast because the deadline for submitting grant applications is February 7 (This Friday).