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Lancaster Avenue, Suite 2-1 Bryn Mawr, PA 19010  \n(312) 280-2161 [www.ala.org/united](www.ala.org/united)  \nOriginal publication copyright © 2005 by Friends of Libraries U.S.A. Updated for Books for Babies 2016  \nAll rights reserved. Reproduction of this CD-ROM, in whole or in part for redistribution, without written permission of the publishers, is prohibited.  \nPortions of the CD-ROM may be duplicated or modified to create individualized grant applications for use by the purchasing individual or organization.  \nISBN 0-9753010-1-2  \nContents  \nPreface ...........................................................................................................................3  \nIntroduction....................................................................................................................4  \nFinding the Money.........................................................................................................5  \nThe Cover Letter ............................................................................................................9  \nThe Proposal ................................................................................................................ 10  \nThe Need...................................................................................................................... 10  \nImplementation ............................................................................................................ 12  \nEvaluation .................................................................................................................... 13  \nQualifications............................................................................................................... 13  \nBudget .......................................................................................................................... 14  \nPutting It All Together ................................................................................................. 15  \nUsing the Accompanying CD-ROM............................................................................16  \nPreface  \nFriends of Libraries groups and other local service organizations across the country are doing amazing work to help improve their communities. Volunteers give freely of their time and talent to improve the quality of life for others – it’s a wonderful and selfless endeavor.  \nDespite all the time and talent given, however, volunteer projects are too often limited by the money they are able to raise. Fortunately, civic organizations, foundations, individuals, and many local businesses and corporations are equally generous with their financial contributions to worthy projects and programs.  \nBringing volunteers together with the funding that is available is what this resource is all about. When time, effort and money come together for a good cause, changes large and small, simple and profound, important and long lasting happen in communities every day.  \nJohn F. Kennedy once said,“I am certain that after the dust of centuries has passed over our cities, we, too, will be remembered not for victories or defeats in battle or in politics, but for our contribution to the human spirit.” Everyday, in every corner of the globe, volunteers are making a contribution to the human spirit through the work that they do. It is my hope that this guide will enable you to extend and expand your efforts.  \nIntroduction  \nThere are many national granting agencies that give millions of dollars a year to worthy organizations. If you are extremely talented, have a unique and far-reaching program as well as a track record in implementing national grants, you may well be able to successfully apply for and win these grants. 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