Spring 2025 Newrez Little Free Library Grant Application Spring 2025 Newrez LFL Grant Application Cover SheetSchool/Office/Organization Name of Principal or Supervisor Email Address of Principal or Supervisor Phone Number of Principal or SupervisorName of Applicant/Project Coordinator Email Address of Applicant/Project Coordinator Phone Number of Applicant/Project CoordinatorIs 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. FileMax. 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. FileMax. file size: 32 MB.Application Project DescriptionRequirements I have secured the approval of my Principal/Supervisor for this project. I will identify a Steward who will commit to maintaining and caring for the Little Free Library. I will submit a photo with the desired location for the LFL circled and the name of the location printed as part of my application (e.g., Battle Grove Elementary School printed on the photo and the spot by the playground is circled). I will upload my school's/organization's logo At least one member of our team will commit to attending the LFL Grant Orientation for Stewards and Team Members from 5:30-7:00 pm on Wednesday, March 19, 2025, at the Exchangeree: Gizmos & Gadgets Galore Rosedale/Golden Ring. The LFL will be planted in the community: at a school, office, or other community location on or before November 30, 2024. The Little Free Library Charter Number plaque will be attached to the front of the Little Free Library. I/My Team will plan and execute a ribbon cutting ceremony to officially open the LFL on or before November 30, 2024. I will work with Dr. Wooldridge, Associate Director of The Foundation, to transfer the LFL Charter Number to the Steward and to register the LFL on the Little Free Library World Map (www.littlefreelibrary.org/map/). The Steward will ensure that the Little Free Library is consistently stocked with diverse books. I will submit a Grant Project Summary and Story Board to The Foundation on or before November 30, 2024. 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 MM slash DD slash YYYY Anticipated Date of Completion MM slash DD slash YYYY Application Project DescriptionDirections: 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 characters2. 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 characters3. 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 characters4. 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 characters5. 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 charactersSelf Check-List for Completion of ApplicationProject 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. UntitledFirst ChoiceSecond ChoiceThird Choice 60390