Mohawk Valley Library System

Category: Grants & Awards

  • Free Webinar – Grant Writing Kit Workshop

    Date: Thursday, June 09, 2022
    Time: 1:00 PM – 2:00 PM
    Place: Online at https://us06web.zoom.us/webinar/register/WN_lCTlrTAzRGSPqCxz3BDoCg
    Presenter: Melissa Jadlos & Ron Kirsop
    Cost: Free (MVLS members select CDLC as your ESLN Council at registration)

    In this program, Melissa Jadlos and Ron Kirsop will outline a useful system for organizing, preparing, and staying current with all the critical documentation and information needed for efficient grant writing. They will also discuss common pitfalls to avoid and pro tips to include when completing grant applications.

    Project Outcomes:
    – Outline to create a collection of critical documents needed for efficient grant writing,
    – Increased confidence when approaching potential grant opportunities
    – Increased understanding of the grant writing process

  • 2022 Velma K. Moore Award

    The Velma K. Moore Award was established to honor the memory of Velma Moore, one of the charter members of the of The New York State Association of Library Boards (NYSALB), now the Library Trustees Association Section (LTAS) of New York Library Association (NYLA), and wife of former New York State Lt. Governor Frank C. Moore.  Mrs. Moore worked actively for the improvement of library service in New York State from 1947 until her death in 1961.

    Mrs. Moore served two terms as president and was a member of the NYSALB Board from its establishment.  For thirty-three years Mrs. Moore was also a Trustee of the Kenmore Public Library near Buffalo, New York.

    The Award, to be given annually, was originally established in 1962 with a gift from the Moore family.  The Award—a $1,500 cash prize—-will be given to the recipient’s library or system of choice at the 2022 NYLA Conference in Saratoga Springs NY.

    Any individual or group of individuals who have made exemplary contributions to the development of library services in New York State is eligible for nomination.  Nominees may include trustees, a community member, library boards, or any individual or group who supports libraries. Nominations can be made by anyone in the library community. 

    Nominations may be submitted by e-mail to: VKMAward.LTAS@gmail.com or by mail to:

    LTAS Velma K. Moore Award Committee
    Suzanne Stockman
    58 Clarkes Crossing
    Fairport NY 14450

    The letter of nomination should include:

    • Name and address of nominee.
    • Library affiliation.
    • A statement of not more than 500 words on the reason for nomination.
    • Name, address, contact information and library affiliation of the nominator.

    Deadline for receipt of nominations is Tuesday, May 31, 2022.

    Criteria for Evaluating Nominees

    1)     Measurable service to local, county, system or state libraries, advancing the effectiveness of these libraries.

    2)     Service in areas of legislation or other support that advance library causes with local or state government.

    3)     Promotional services through publishing, speaking or involvement in professional or lay library groups or organizations.

    4)     Service to state or national library organizations, e.g. Library Trustee Association Section, United for Libraries, New York Library Association, American Library Association or service on State study committees.

  • Grant Opportunity – NYSCA/GHHN Conservation Treatment Grant Program

    The Conservation Treatment Grant program is a partnership of the New York State Council on the Arts (NYSCA) and Greater Hudson Heritage Network (GHHN) that provides support for treatment procedures by professional conservators to aid in stabilizing and preserving objects in collections of museums, historical, and cultural organizations in New York State. 

    Support is available for conservation treatment of paintings, works on paper (including individual drawings, watercolors, prints or photographs), textiles (including costumes, domestic textiles, and upholstery), furniture, frames, sculpture, historical, ethnographic, and decorative objects.
     
    Frames are an integral part of a painting and applicants must address frame condition and treatment when applying for painting conservation. Support is also available for treatment costs for supports, stands, and mounts that are integral to the treatment of the object.
     
    Grants will support in-state transportation costs for the objects and/or the conservators, and the cost of insurance for the work(s) to be treated.

    Requests for treatment of outdoor sculpture must include the description of an on-going maintenance program already in existence, or one to be implemented, at your institution. An engineer’s report may be required for some sculptures.

    Individual grant awards will not exceed $7,500. No match is required. 

    Applications are accepted via online portal located on our website – the portal will remain open until 11:59 PM on Wednesday, June 1, 2022. You may log in and work on your application at any point during this time period. 
     
    To access the online portal, and for more information on the application process, grant guidelines, and listings of past grantees please visit our website:

  • Grant Opportunity – Hannaford Charitable Foundation

    The Hannaford Charitable Foundation provides financial support for programs and organizations dedicated to improving the communities in which the supermarket chain operates. Funding focuses on programs supporting health, education, and food access. Applications are accepted on a rolling basis and are reviewed quarterly; complete guidelines are available on the Foundation’s web site. For smaller projects, Hannaford also provides product and gift card donations, and sponsorship of local programs. Requests for sponsorships and donations can be directed to your local Hannaford store manager, and are limited to one request per year.

  • Grant Opportunity – Price Chopper’s Golub Foundation

    The Price Chopper’s Golub Foundation provides financial support to eligible charitable organizations located within Price Chopper/Market 32 marketing areas. Applications are accepted and considered on a rolling basis; organizations should apply at least 6 weeks before the donation is needed. Groups are limited to one request for support per fiscal year (May-April). Complete guidelines are available on the Foundation’s web site. Local Price Chopper and Market 32 stores offer free ticket printing and cups and napkins to help make fundraisers successful. Requests for these items can be directed to your local Price Chopper or Market 32 store manager, details are available here.