2008/2009 Grants Awarded

From the desk of Evan Robb Congratulations to the latest group of Washington libraries who will be awarded LSTA grants through the Washington Rural Heritage initiative:

• Ellensburg Public Library will be rounding out its existing Ellensburg Rodeo collection, and building a new collection focusing on the Kittitas Valley's historical significance to native tribes of the region.
• Lummi Island Library (Whatcom County Library System) will be adding documents to its Reef Net Fishing collection, including oral histories contributed by local fishermen.
• San Juan Island Library will also be drawing upon the resources of its entire community to create a San Juan Island Community Heritage collection. In the meantime, take a look at San Juan's Jim Crook Collection.
• Whitman County Library will be partnering with local residents and the St. John Museum and Historical Society to build upon its existing collection of historic photos.

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These grants are part of the Washington Rural Heritage 2008/2009 fiscal subgrant cycle that will end August 14, 2009. Funds were made available by a grant from the Institute of Museum and Library Services. It is anticipated that a 2009 Washington Rural Heritage grant cycle will be available for project application this spring. Keep an eye on the Washington State Library's Grants Information page for updates. For more information, contact Evan Robb, Project Manager - Washington Rural Heritage, 360.704.5228 or Jeff Martin, Grants Program, 360.704.5248.