Financial Education Library Grants
Program Guidelines
Eligible recipients must:
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- Be based in Illinois, and be public schools, public libraries, or NFP institutions that provide youth services in a low or moderate-income community.
- Have suitable facilities and/or capacity to maintain and disseminate financial education content and materials.
- Submit a completed application.
- Not be prior ILJC grant recipients, or family members of current ILJC Directors.
- Reside and work in Illinois, and be public or private school teachers, professional trainers, or volunteers working in financial or economics education or a related field.
- Have demonstrated significant ability, initiative or achievement involving personal finance or economics education.
- Submit a completed application, along with a written recommendation on organization letterhead from a Principal or Supervisor who is not a family member.
- Not be prior ILJC scholarship recipients, current ILJC Directors or their family members.
ILJC Library Grants Awards are valued at $500.00
- Recipients will be notified directly. When possible, Grant awards will be presented at an upcoming ILJC public event.
- If not selected initially, eligible applicants will be considered again in the following cycle. Those not selected in 2 consecutive cycles may reapply with new or additional information.
- Chosen candidates will receive a selection of print and digital materials for the age group(s) of their choice to establish an onsite financial education library.
- Recipients will be expected to update ILJC periodically on their progress and how the grant has helped improve the financial capabilities of their communities they serve.
- Applicants authorize Illinois Jump$tart to use their name, and their answers in the “Tell Us About Your Organization” section of this application, online and in promotional materials.
- Illinois Jump$tart will never disclose applicant contact information without permission.
To apply for a Library Grant, please fill out the form below. If you have questions about grant opportunities, contact us.
The application deadlines for the three 2016 Award Cycles are shown below.
- Spring – March 4
- Summer – June 24
- Fall – September 16
2016 ILJC FEL Grant Application
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