FoKL Challenge Grants provide up to $500 in matching funds for your next great idea! We know you have been eager to launch an exciting new project that will help your Friends group in their efforts to support your local library. FoKL can help!

To be considered for a FoKL Challenge Grant, the Friends group must:
– Submit a completed and signed application by April 1st (click for 2024 Grant Application Form)
– Be a current member of FoKL (Friends group or library)
– Agree to recognize funds received from FoKL in library publicity
– Submit a Challenge Grant Report to FoKL no later than October 1st of the current year

Our February First Friday with Friends event focused on 2024 FoKL Challenge Grants. View the Zoom session and learn how to strengthen your application for success.

Click here to see previous award winners.