Spring 2025 Newrez Little Free Library Grant Application

Spring 2025 Newrez LFL Grant Application Cover Sheet

School/Office/Organization

Name of Principal or Supervisor

Email Address of Principal or Supervisor

Phone Number of Principal or Supervisor

Name of Applicant/Project Coordinator

Email Address of Applicant/Project Coordinator

Phone Number of Applicant/Project Coordinator

Is this a team proposal?

Yes
No

If yes, list team members

Do you have the permission of your Principal/Supervisor to plant a LFL at your location?

Yes
No

If you are planning on planting a LFL on BCPS property, are you prepared to adhere to the Guidelines for Planting a LFL on BCPS property?

Yes
No
N/A: I am not planting on a BCPS property

*If yes, please upload a document with the following statement signed by your Principal/Supervisor: I, ______________________________, Principal/Supervisor of ____________________________ grant permission to have a Little Free Library planted on or before November 30, 2024, in the location indicated on the picture. _____________________________ (Signature) ________________ (Date) *If you plan on planting your LFL on BCPS property, please add: Our location adheres to the Guidelines for planting a LFL on BCPS grounds.

Max. file size: 32 MB.

Upload the photo of the preferred planting location.

File

Max. file size: 32 MB.

Are you requesting a post and ground screw for planting outdoors or a set of legs for planting indoors?

Post and Ground Screw for Planting Outdoors
Set of Legs for Planting Indoors

What is your School's/Organizations Mascot/Logo? Please upload your logo next.

File

Max. file size: 32 MB.

Application Project Description

Requirements

Applicant/Project Coordinator, place a √ in each of the boxes below to indicate your acceptance of the following requirements. All requirements must be completed on or before Thursday, November 30, 2023:

Social Media Outlets

Facebook
Instagram
LinkedIn
Tik Tok
Twitter
Website

Please place a √ in all your school’s social media platforms and provide the handles that will be used to celebrate this project:

Social Media Handles*

Please provide the social media handles associated with the outlets checked above that will be used to celebrate this project:

Anticipated Date of Implementation

Anticipated Date of Completion

Application Project Description

Directions: Respond clearly and specifically to each of the statements/questions below, limiting to a maximum of (2) typed pages.

1. Describe why it is important for your community to have access to a little free library and diverse books. (20 points)*

Respond clearly and specifically to the statement/question, and limit to a maximum of 1000 characters

2. Describe how your selected project supports literacy and is aligned with BCPS goals, The Foundation's mission, and the school progress plans. (20 points)*

Respond clearly and specifically to the statement/question, and limit to a maximum of 1000 characters

3. Explain specifically who this project will impact the most and how. (20 points)*

Respond clearly and specifically to the statement/question, and limit to a maximum of 1000 characters

4. What is your measurable impact on the success of the project? (20 points)*

Respond clearly and specifically to the statement/question, and limit to a maximum of 1000 characters

5. Logistics: (20 points) Who will serve as the Steward of your Little Free Library (LFL)? Why was this person chosen? Would you like a post for planting your LFL outdoors? Or would you like legs to “plant” your LFL indoors? Where will your LFL be planted? What is the proposed date and time of the Ribbon Cutting Ceremony? Please describe the event in detail, including how you will incorporate the opportunity for participants to sign the Read in Color pledge.*

Respond clearly and specifically to the statement/question, and limit to a maximum of 2000 characters

Self Check-List for Completion of Application

Project Application is appropriate for submission if the following questions can be answered in the affirmative by selecting check mark.

Select All
I have indicated my understanding of all requirements by checking each on the cover page.
The project clearly describes why it is important for our community to have access to a LFL and diverse books.
The project clearly supports literacy and is aligned with BCPS goals, The Education Foundation's mission, and our school’s progress plans.
The project clearly explains who this project will impact the most and how.
The project articulates the measurable impact of the success of the project.
Project includes a detailed description of the Ribbon Cutting Ceremony, including how participants will have the opportunity to sign the Read in Color pledge.
I have submitted the google picture of the desired planting location.

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