Did you know that with the help of CAL Lobbyists that $2 Million in funding has been set aside for Colorado Libraries?
Sponsors &
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The 2013 Colorado Legislature included an appropriation of $2 million in the state’s budget bill to fund the State Grants to Libraries Act (CRS 24-90-401). The Funding Allocation Chart showing what eligible libraries would receive if applying can be found at http://www.cde.state.co.us/cdelib/StateGrants.htm. An FAQ on the site offers additional information.
Applications will be available in September 2013. Funding is scheduled to begin in October. All funds must be spent by June 30, 2014. The State Grants to Libraries will be available to eligible school districts for use in libraries for buying qualifying educational materials that support or enhance opportunities for early literacy and early learning.
This funding means that every libary in Colorado will be looking closely at what additional items and services would be benefical for their extra funding dollars. The deadline for funding applications is October and libraries will begin receiving money in November/December.
$2 Million for Colorado Library Spending
This year the CAL conference is shaking things up, in the spirit of innovative conferences like TED and the recent Risk and Reward conference. The focus will be on broad, inspiring and interactive ideas surrounding the topics of Fortify, Pitch, Dare, Engage and Launch. While there will not be an Exhibit Hall format this year, we invite you to review the expanded opportunities available for your participation and choose what makes the most sense for you and your organization.
Be a Sponsor, a Vendor Solutions, sell your wares in the Market Place, register as an attendee, or any combination that works for you and your organization! PARTICIPATE TODAY!
To be sure that your products and services are known options for the additional funding available to libraries - YOU WANT TO BE AT CALCON13!