📚 In this episode of GrantTalk, we’re excited to welcome Karren Timmermans, President and Executive Director of The Pilcrow Foundation, alongside Libby Hikind, Founder and CEO of GrantWatch.com. Since 2013, The Pilcrow Foundation has been a key supporter of rural libraries, offering in-kind donations of new hardcover children's books. Karren shares her insights on how these grants for rural libraries foster community involvement and help libraries build stronger relationships with their patrons. 🔑 Key moments in this episode: ✨ Making an Impact: Learn how The Pilcrow Foundation’s matching grant program helps rural libraries grow their collections with high-quality children’s books by doubling local fundraising efforts. 📅 Grant Timelines You Need to Know: Stay informed on the biannual grant cycles with deadlines on April 1 and October 1, giving your library the best opportunity to secure funding. 🌪️ Rebuilding Through Disaster Relief: Hear about special grants that support rural libraries recovering from natural disasters and the significant impact these grants have on the communities they serve. 🎉 Celebrating Success Together: Discover how rural libraries bring their communities together by hosting events that celebrate their grant awards, fostering engagement and local pride. 📖 Book Selection Process: Explore the curated list of over 700 children’s books that libraries can choose from, ensuring a rich variety of reading materials for young audiences. 🔮 Future of the Pilcrow Foundation: Karren reveals exciting plans for the foundation’s future, especially in continuing to support rural libraries in the face of natural disasters. Explore more about GrantWatch:https://www.grantwatch.com/https://www.grantwatch.com/bookhttps://www.grantwatch.com/granttalk/ Find out more about Karren Timmermans and The Pilcrow Foundation:Pilcrow Foundation — https://www.pilcrowfoundation.org/Pilcrow Foundation Facebook —https://www.facebook.com/thepilcrowfoundation Find available grants at:https://www.grantwatch.com/grant-search.php Subscribe to GrantTalk for more expert advice on how to enhance your grant applications and learn from successful foundations and grant recipients. #rurallibraries #childrensbooks #disasterreliefgrants #grantopportunities #fundraising #pilcrowfoundation #communityinvolvement #libraryfunding #grantwriting #granttalkpodcast #grantwatch #grantfunding #nonprofitgrants #libraryevents #bookgrants #rurallibrarysupport