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Cultural Diversity Grant Application Form

APPLICANT (LAMA UNIT, ORGANIZATION, OR INDIVIDUAL MEMBER):

CONTACT PERSON:

ADDRESS:

PHONE NUMBER:

FAX:

E-MAIL:

  1. Describe the proposed project, including outcomes and target audience. Be specific.
  2. How does the proposed project meet the goals of the LAMA Cultural Diversity Grant program?

  3. Describe the demonstrated need for the proposed project.

  4. Outline the methodology and time line for carrying out the project within the required deadlines.

  5. Provide evidence of support and commitment to realize the project by the individual applicant or LAMA unit and demonstrate the ability to carry out the project.

  6. Describe the target audience, including the size and breadth.

  7. Describe how the success of the project will be evaluated.

  8. Provide the complete project budget, including all other funding sources and in-kind costs (if any).

    Total amount requested: $____________

  9. If the application is from a LAMA unit, include a statement of endorsement from the Committee Chair and Section Chair, as appropriate.

    Please note: all proposals submitted by LAMA units must have approval of the unit head (e.g. committee chair) and, where appropriate, the Section Executive Committee.

    APPLICATION MUST BE RECEIVED BY 5:00 P.M. DECEMBER 1, 2008, AT THE FOLLOWING ADDRESS:

    Kerry Ward, Executive Director
    Library Administration and Management Association
    50 East Huron Street
    Chicago, IL 60611
    Fax: 312/280-5033; E-mail:lama@ala.org

Submission as an e-mail attachment preferred.