High School Media Center Enhancement Grants
This grant funds Marion County high school libraries to enhance collections, technology, and resources, supporting student learning, literacy, and equitable access through innovative media center projects.
Funder: Central Indiana Community Foundation
Due Dates (Anticipated): January 2027 (High School Media Center Enhancement Grants annual application deadline, projected)
Funding Amounts: Awards range from $4,500 to $14,500 per school, based on enrollment and student demographics; one-year funding.
Summary: Supports Marion County high school libraries in improving collections, technology, and resource access to enhance student learning and literacy.
Key Information: Only Marion County high school libraries with a full-time media specialist are eligible; funds must supplement, not replace, school/district allocations.
Description
The High School Media Center Enhancement Grants, administered by The Library Fund of Indianapolis through the Central Indiana Community Foundation, provide targeted support to Marion County high school libraries. The program funds projects that improve library collections, enhance access to up-to-date print and electronic resources, and introduce advanced media center technologies. The grants are designed to foster academic achievement, encourage leisure reading, address special literacy needs, and promote equitable access for all students. Eligible projects include acquiring materials in multiple languages, e-books, audiobooks, diverse and inclusive books, and specialized equipment for podcasting, video production, STEM kits, or makerspaces.
