The Lois Lenski Covery Foundation, Inc. annually awards grants for purchasing books published for young people preschool through grade 8. Public libraries, school libraries, and non-traditional libraries operating by 501(c)(3) agencies are eligible. The foundation provides grants to libraries that serve economically or socially at-risk children, have limited book budget, and demonstrate real need. Grants for 2012 will range from $500 to $3,000 and are specifically for book purchases, and cannot be used for administrative or operational uses. Deadline: December 15, 2012 Click here for more information and the grant application.