The Fund offers two grant opportunities:

Media Project Grants should assure greater access to information by targeted individuals. The goal may be achieved by doing one of the following:

• Archive catalog collections of videos, programs, performances, or publications;
• Document produce printed materials, DVDs, or other media to stimulate thoughtful discussion;
• Display audio-visual, graphic, or combined presentations; or
• Disseminate spread information and/or newly produced materials through the media (radio, television, newspapers, or the Internet).

Proposals which have designated donations from individual board members will be given higher priority. Preference will be given to applicants whose board members provide matching funds.

Applicants must suggest the challenge. Applications must be submitted each year prior to the initiation of the campaign being challenged. The intent of these Challenge Grants is to encourage libraries to set monetary targets for their campaigns and to plan their fundraising tactics carefully before approaching the community. The Fund will not be the sole funder or first contributor to a campaign. Applicants must demonstrate commitments from other sources for this project.

Applicants will not be in competition with other applicants. All properly fashioned campaigns for which a completed application has been approved will receive funds.

• Others (see text field entitled "Additional Eligibility Criteria" for clarification)