Mary Ellen Skidmore Project Grant funds will be available for 2009-2010.  Our goal is to help local councils improve literacy in their regions, thus, improving literacy throughout the State.  These funds will be allocated to assist our councils in meeting literacy needs in their local areas.  Project Grant money is not intended for use by local councils to promote membership or for use in just one school.  Grant funds will be awarded according to the number of applicants meeting the outlined requirements. Councils may request up to $200.00 from NCRA to help carry out their projects.

Requirements:

• Council must be in good standing with IRA—three officers and 10 current IRA members.
• First membership list must be sent to Membership Director Ken Sheldon (ksheldonreading@aol.com) no later than October 31^st 2009.
• Council must have at least 30 members in local council as of October 31^st.
• Completed project grants are to be postmarked no later than November 1, 2009.

Project coordinators will receive notification by email stating the grant application has been received.  Upon review by the selection committee, winning councils will be notified by December 15^th. 

NCRA encourages all councils to apply for these grants.  It is a wonderful way for you to help your local area improve literacy; thus, improving literacy across all of North Carolina.  

Questions—email me at avab@ec.rr.com Subject Line: MESPGrants

Ava Bevins
NCRA Project Grants
5429 Whisper Creek Lane
Wilmington, NC  28409

2008 - 2009 Mary Ellen Skidmore Project Grant Winners