We have two funding opportunities available for small and rural libraries.
(1) COMMUNITY FELLOWS: Citizen Science at the Library Challenge ($3000 available for up to 10 projects)-
Community Fellows will learn about available resources and receive support to plan and transform the library backyard into a citizen science observation spot. This fellowship is available to individuals or groups in the library profession and offers a stipend of $3000 for projects that engage patrons in learning more about volunteer environmental monitoring. This program requires access to an outdoor space and permission to install informational signs and/or equipment (e.g. rain gauge).
(2) SUMMER READING PROGRAM: Backyard Explorers ($300 mini-grants available for up to 30 libraries)-
Meet librarian Heath Stanfield and learn more about the Backyard Explorers program created by the Southeast Oklahoma Library System (SEOLS). Patrons learn about nature inquiry using fun videos and logbook challenges designed to get families outside and making observations about leaves, weather, insects, maps, soil, and birds. This mini-grant is available to to individuals or groups in the library profession and offers a stipend of $300 for including Backyard Explorers as part of your summer reading program. This program does not require access to outdoor space.
(1) COMMUNITY FELLOWS: Citizen Science at the Library Challenge ($3000 available for up to 10 projects)-
Community Fellows will learn about available resources and receive support to plan and transform the library backyard into a citizen science observation spot. This fellowship is available to individuals or groups in the library profession and offers a stipend of $3000 for projects that engage patrons in learning more about volunteer environmental monitoring. This program requires access to an outdoor space and permission to install informational signs and/or equipment (e.g. rain gauge).
(2) SUMMER READING PROGRAM: Backyard Explorers ($300 mini-grants available for up to 30 libraries)-
Meet librarian Heath Stanfield and learn more about the Backyard Explorers program created by the Southeast Oklahoma Library System (SEOLS). Patrons learn about nature inquiry using fun videos and logbook challenges designed to get families outside and making observations about leaves, weather, insects, maps, soil, and birds. This mini-grant is available to to individuals or groups in the library profession and offers a stipend of $300 for including Backyard Explorers as part of your summer reading program. This program does not require access to outdoor space.
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CONTACT US:
Dr. Nicole Colston, [email protected]
Dr. Tutaleni I. Asino, [email protected]
Oklahoma State University
327 Willard Hall, Stillwater, OK 74078
NSF AISL (DR-1811506)
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Dr. Nicole Colston, [email protected]
Dr. Tutaleni I. Asino, [email protected]
Oklahoma State University
327 Willard Hall, Stillwater, OK 74078
NSF AISL (DR-1811506)
Follow us on Social Media:
Facebook (@SpottyRain) and Twitter (SpottyRainOSU)
Sign up for Project Updates: Spotty Rain listserv
PLEASE SHARE THIS OPPORTUNITY WITH OTHERS!