Grants & RFPs
Best Beginnings provides matching funds and technical assistance to communities that wish to start their own Imagination Libraries.
With the financial support of the Rasmuson Foundation, Alaska Dept of Education & Early Development, and statewide partners such as The Children's Hospital at Providence and Alaska Housing Finance Corporation (AHFC); Imagination Library has been sustained – and expanded – in Alaska.
Periodically, Best Beginning announces new opportunities for communities to apply for funds in the form of an RFP, but applications are accepted any time. If you’re interested in organizing an Imagination Library in your community, please learn more and contact Best Beginnings at This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it. .
- Proposals Sought for Imagination Library
Feb 2012 -- In an effort to expand a children’s book program more broadly in Alaska, Best Beginnings will issue grants to launch Imagination Library in new communities and expand it in communities where it already exists. All applications must be received by 5 p.m., Friday, March 30, 2012. View Request for Proposal >>
- Grants expand Imagination Library
July 2010 -- A series of grants from both the Rasmuson Foundation and the Alaska Department of Education & Early Development have allowed new communities to join the Imagination Library roster, as well as expand the numbers of children enrolled in existing communities. Support for family engagement efforts is also included. Read more >>
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