Books Across America
Apply For NEA's Books Across America Library Books Awards
The Nea Foundation, in collaboration with the National Education Association, annually makes $1,000 awards to public schools that serve economically disadvantaged students in order to purchase library books. The awards are made possible with support from individuals who donate to the NEA's Books Across America fund. To learn about eligibility requirements, restrictions, and other guidelines, and to download an application, visit The NEA Foundation Web site.
Deadline: The 2008 grants cycle is now closed. Information about the next cycle will be available in Fall 2009.
Help Replenish Public School Libraries—Donate to NEA's Books Across America
NEA's Books Across America is helping school libraries give the gift of reading to students who are most in need, and you can help. Think of creative ways to raise funds. Whether it's a challenge you make to your local shopping mall, a bake sale in your back yard, or a "run for reading race," your efforts, big and small, will help this worthy cause.
Your donation will help NEA and its partners replenish public school libraries:Or mail your tax-deductible contribution* to:
NEA's Books Across America
The NEA Foundation
1201 16th Street NW, #416
Washington, DC 20036
(*Please make checks payable to "The NEA Foundation, Books Across America.)
