Laura Bush Foundation for America’s Libraries 
Application for Funds

The Laura Bush Foundation for America’s Libraries provides funds to our Nation’s neediest schools so that they can extend, update, and diversify the book and print collections in their libraries with the goal of encouraging students to develop a love of reading and learning.

Eligibility requirements include:

1. A certified librarian or other paid professional must be assigned as responsible for the collection, care, and use of the materials housed in the school library.
2. Public school applicants must be Title 1 eligible. Neighborhood schools, charter schools, magnet schools, etc. are all welcome to apply if Title 1 eligible.
3. Private and parochial schools are also welcome to apply if at least 50% of their student population qualify for financial aid.
4. Your school must have a library or designated space on campus where books are accessible to all students to check out.
5. Principal must digitally sign principal agreement in the application.
6. All documentation must be completed for your application to be complete – this includes the school/district W-9 and a voided blank check.
7. If your school library is awarded a grant, your school will have 30 days (upon notification) to complete the Grant Agreement. If it is not completed in the 30 day time frame, your school will be considered disqualified. This 30 day timeframe helps ensure that your grant funds can be spent in the grant period.

The grant award may be used only for books, periodicals, eBooks, reference materials, and magazine/newspaper subscriptions. More than one school in a district/diocese/CMO may apply for the grant, however, each school must submit their own application.

We are happy to answer any questions you may have about this application. Please contact us at laurabushfoundation@bushcenter.org

All applications must be submitted by 11:59 P.M. CST on Wednesday, November 30, 2022.