Paul Post Fund for Libraries

The Paul Post Fund supports Vermont libraries to encourage and enhance reading by young adults.

The Paul Post Fund has a primary interest in literacy projects that will engage young people.

Examples of projects that may be funded include:

acquisition of books, graphic novels, and e-Books for young adults that include plans for use beyond simply adding to the library’s collection
reading enrichment programs for young adults
seminars or workshops relating to reading, including author visits
small capital improvements for young adult or children’s sections of libraries

Any school, municipal or public nonprofit library in the State of Vermont may apply to the Paul Post Fund.

All applicants to programs at the Vermont Community Foundation must meet the guidelines outlined in the General Applicant Guidelines and Requirements found on our For Nonprofits page.

The Foundation will determine the number of grants to be awarded annually but expects that a typical grant will be in the $250-$1,000 range.

The Paul Post Fund is currently accepting applications on a rolling basis. Applicants will be notified of decisions within 60 days.

Send your proposal as an email attachment of no more than two pages to Jane Mulcahy at jmulcahy@vermontcf.org.

Include the following information in your proposal:

Name, address, and website for your library
Name, email address, and phone number of the contact person for your application
Amount requested (between $250 and $1,000)
Project narrative of no more than two (2) pages addressing the following:
- Goal – what you hope to achieve
- Problem – why it is important to do this work
- Activities – what you will do during the project
- Evaluation – how you will know you have succeeded
Itemized budget for project including expected income and expenses

With questions about the Paul Post Fund for Libraries, please contact Jane Mulcahy.

With questions about the Paul Post Fund for Libraries, please contact Jane Mulcahy.