Engaging Libraries programme open for applications

May 10th 2017

Applications are open for Engaging Libraries' funding programme; they are looking for public libraries across the UK and Ireland that want to pilot creative and imaginative public engagement projects on health and wellbeing. The programme is a partnership between the Wellcome Trust and Carnegie UK Trust and is the outcome of joint work between the Wellcome Trust and the Society of Chief Librarians.

As part of the programme, Engaging Libraries offers:

• £5,000 – £15,000 to deliver a public engagement project on a health or wellbeing theme. There is also an opportunity to request up to £25,000 for more ambitious projects!
• A package of support from library and public engagement experts.
• Kick-starter day with the opportunity to share project ideas, get advice about public engagement and support to think about your evaluation. There will also be the chance to meet other projects.
• An external evaluation to ensure learning and experience can be shared more widely.

Engaging Libraries are aiming to support between 8 – 10 libraries and activities must be completed between October 2017 and October 2018. You can find out more in the Engaging Libraries application pack, and you can apply here. Applications can be submitted up until 5pm on Wednesday 23 August 2017. To find out more, you can visit the Engaging Libraries website. Good luck!