Community Collaboration Grant

Community Collaboration Grant is sponsored by SELCO. Supports partnership projects between libraries and non-library organizations to foster community connections.

Legacy - Community Collaboration Grant C ommunity Collaboration Grant October 31 : D raft Application Due December 15: F inal Application Due January 1 - December 31: Approved projects can take place December 31: All final report materials and invoices/reimbursement forms due March 31 : D raft Application Due May 15: F inal Application Due June 1 - May 31 : Approved projects can take place May 31 : All final report materials and invoices/reimbursement forms due The Community Collaboration Grant is designed to provide libraries with up to $7,000 in funding for a partnership project with non-library entities.

Grant funding is awarded through a competitive application process, with the ultimate goal of promoting community-wide partnerships. All grant applications are reviewed by the Legacy Committee, a Committee of the SELCO Board.

Funding is awarded based on the quality of the partnerships, the ability to accomplish the proposed grant obligations, the inclusion of clear and measurable outcomes, the benefits to the library and the community, and the overall clarity of the application. Smaller libraries, or those with less staff time to dedicate to project planning, may wish to partner with other libraries on a proposal.

Each library involved in the application is eligible to receive up to $7,000 in funding. As a result, the total budget amount for an application involving multiple libraries may exceed $7,000. Please also consider applying for the non-competitive Community Reads Grant and/or hosting a Vetted Program to fulfill your library's programming needs.

These have been designed to reduce the amount of time and effort required of library staff. Applicants must be SELCO members (public libraries). Please make sure to thoroughly read all instructions, for both the application and the evaluation, prior to submission.

ACHF funding cannot be used to replace or reduce (i.e. supplant) a library’s normal funding stream for activities. ACHF monies are to support library projects that are in addition to those supported with state or local funds (i.e. supplement). SELCO will act as the fiscal agent for all Community Collaboration programs, either paying invoices directly or reimbursing libraries for expenditures.

Publicity is required for all Legacy-funded programs, more information will be provided upon application approval. Application: Guide & Instructions Application: Narrative Form Application: Budget Spreadsheet Why is a draft application required?

In past years, the Legacy Committee has had to reject many projects that could have been approved if the library was given a month or two to address questions/concerns that the Committee had after reviewing their application.

The hope is that this process will allow libraries the time to address the Committee's feedback and strengthen their application for an increased chance at approval, without having to wait an additional year to try and apply again What is required for the draft application? Narrative application rough draft Budget spreadsheet rough draft Specific details such as scheduling and exact budget amounts.

Letters of support from partners What happens after I submit my draft application? After you submit your draft proposal, the members of the Legacy Committee, which is a Committee of the SELCO Board review all the applications. The Committee then meets to discuss each project and provide agreed-upon feedback to the applicant to help them prepare their final application.

Feedback may include required changes, optional/suggested changes, and questions to clarify details and/or address concerns. When will I receive feedback on my draft application? How will the feedback be delivered?

Within a week of the Committee meeting (three weeks following the draft deadline), SELCO's Legacy Program Librarian will schedule a meeting with the coordinator of each potential project, as well as any other involved parties, to share the feedback provided by the Committee and discuss next steps.

Final Report: Budget Spreadsheet Final Report: PDF Form (for review only) Final Report: Required Materials Deadline: within 30 days of project completion or by the final report deadline (December 31 for Fall Round, May 31 for Spring Round), whichever comes first Example: To preview the questions you will have to answer on the final report form, click the pdf example above.

Budget Table: A budget table is required as part of the final report process. To submit your budget table, make a copy of the attached spreadsheet, fill out the required information, and upload your saved spreadsheet to the form or email it to SELCO's Legacy Program Librarian.