(via Mary Beth Riedner, retired)
Applications are now being accepted for the fourth round of the Stephen T. Riedner Grant for Life Enhancing Library Programs for People Living with Dementia. The Stephen T. Riedner Grant for Life Enhancing Library Programs for People Living with Dementia presents a citation and a grant of $2,500 each to two libraries to support the creation of new services or programming to serve directly those living with dementia. Applications that describe only existing services or programming are not eligible for this grant. The founder wishes to encourage institutional commitment to serving this population.
Grant submissions could include, but are not limited to, projects focused on the following areas.
- Inclusion–welcoming this population into the library/community
- Staff dementia awareness training
- Person-centered focus – address unique needs as individuals with their own interests, abilities, and history
- Literacy activities that promote the use of books and reading as at least one component of programming (which of course can include art, music, exercise, nature, etc. as well)
- Academic research into reading and dementia
- Developing partnerships with local organizations that also serve those living with dementia
Fill out the simple application form and submit it by Friday, February 21. You don’t need to be a member of the American Library Association or the Reference and User Services Association subdivision to apply.