CHILIS is investigating writing a grant to fund a statewide mini-grant project that would provide seed money to encourage creative thinking, risk-taking and new approaches to address problems and needs of children and young adults in our communities. Grant awards could enable youth librarians to begin needed programs and try projects which they have been unable to undertake. The grants could offer an opportunity to expand youth service capabilities in new and different directions.

This survey asks questions that will be useful as the CHILIS Fundraising Committee writes grants and funding requests. Please take a few moments to think about how beneficial a small grant for innovative youth projects could be in your community.

If you have any questions, please contact Gail Zachariah, CHILIS Fundraising Chairperson at 603-352-0157 or gzachariah@ci.keene.nh.us.

Question Title

* 1. Do you have a creative or innovative idea that you are unable to put into action because you do not have the funds?

Question Title

* 2. If you were awarded a mini-grant of $500 - $750 for youth services and projects how might you spend the award?

Question Title

* 3. If awarded a mini-grant, would you be more likely to take a risk and try something new and innovative, than you would without a mini-grant?

Question Title

* 4. Do you think that your skills as a youth librarian would increase if you could test new projects with a mini-grant?

Question Title

* 5. What skills could you develop with a mini-grant?

Question Title

* 6. What do you predict the community impact of your project to be?

Question Title

* 7. Are there organizations that your currently collaborate with? If so, what are these organizations?

Question Title

* 8. Are there organizations that you could foster new collaborations with if you were awarded a mini-grant? If so, what are these organizations?

Question Title

* 9. Do you have any stories or anecdotes that you would like to share with the committee? Please share. Your stories will enhance a grant application.

Question Title

* 10. This year, the Fundraising Committee will be soliciting donations through a direct appeal. Can you suggest the names of individuals, statewide businesses or organizations that we should contact?

Question Title

* 11. Are you interested in serving on the Fundraising Committee? Much of our work will be virtual and will include writing grants and fundraising letters. If you are interested, please provide your name, library address, phone, and email.

T