THE ASSOCIATION FOR RURAL AND SMALL LIBRARIES
AI Summary
The Association for Rural and Small Libraries is a 501(c)3 organization dedicated to supporting libraries in rural and small communities. In 2024, it allocated $591.1K across 51 grantees, emphasizing a relationship-based approach to grantmaking by invitation only. The organization does not accept unsolicited proposals; however, nonprofits can explore warm-introduction pathways through Impala's Funder Prospecting to establish connections.
Mission Statement
ARSL BUILDS STRONG COMMUNITIES THROUGH ADVOCACY, PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT, AND ELEVATING THE IMPACT OF RURAL AND SMALL LIBRARIES.
Cause Areas
1
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Grantee
Total Funding
Funding Share
CUTLER MEMORIAL LIBRARY
Plainfield, VT
$30K
3%
ORFORD SOCIAL LIBRARY
Orford, NH
$25K
2%
D A HURD PUBLIC LIBRARY ASSOCIATION
North Berwick, ME
$15K
1%
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Total No. of Grants
49
Median 1st year grant
$12.5K
Median 2nd year grant
$15K
Top 3 Grants
Matched grants only
Grantee
Grant Size
Frequently Asked Questions
Can I submit an unsolicited grant proposal to THE ASSOCIATION FOR RURAL AND SMALL LIBRARIES?
No. THE ASSOCIATION FOR RURAL AND SMALL LIBRARIES does not accept unsolicited proposals. Funding is by invitation only.
Where does THE ASSOCIATION FOR RURAL AND SMALL LIBRARIES give?
THE ASSOCIATION FOR RURAL AND SMALL LIBRARIES primarily gives to organizations located in Vermont, Maine, and New Hampshire. These states represent the largest share of the foundation’s grantmaking by dollars awarded. Additional geographic details are available to registered users.
What size are THE ASSOCIATION FOR RURAL AND SMALL LIBRARIES’s grants?
The largest share of grants from THE ASSOCIATION FOR RURAL AND SMALL LIBRARIES fall in the $5,000 to $25 thousand range. The median first-year grant is about $13 thousand. More detailed grant size data is available to registered users.
How many grants does THE ASSOCIATION FOR RURAL AND SMALL LIBRARIES make each year?
In 2024, THE ASSOCIATION FOR RURAL AND SMALL LIBRARIES awarded about 50 grants, totaling nearly $591 thousand. More detailed grant metrics are available to registered users.
Who did THE ASSOCIATION FOR RURAL AND SMALL LIBRARIES fund recently?
In 2024, THE ASSOCIATION FOR RURAL AND SMALL LIBRARIES awarded grants to about 50 grantees. Recent grantees include CUTLER MEMORIAL LIBRARY, ORFORD SOCIAL LIBRARY, and D A HURD PUBLIC LIBRARY ASSOCIATION. More detailed information on all recent recipients is available to registered users.
How do we apply to THE ASSOCIATION FOR RURAL AND SMALL LIBRARIES?
THE ASSOCIATION FOR RURAL AND SMALL LIBRARIES does not accept unsolicited proposals. Funding is by invitation only.