Elsevier Foundation Invites Proposals

["Menefee, Daviess (ELS-NYC)" <D.Menefee@elsevier.com>]

Elsevier Foundation Invites 2010 Proposals for Innovative 
Libraries in Developing Countries Program

New York, June 1st, 2010 - The Elsevier Foundation is seeking new 
grant proposals for the 2010 Innovative Libraries in Developing 
Countries program. Sponsored by Elsevier, the Innovative 
Libraries program provides grants to library programs in the 
developing world for innovative systems and services that improve 
access to scientific, technical and medical information. The 
deadline for Innovative Libraries proposals is September 15th 
2010. Grants will be awarded in December 2010 and provide one, 
two and three year awards between US$5,000 to US$50,000 per year.

The Innovative Libraries in Developing Countries program supports 
the efforts of libraries in developing countries to improve their 
ability to put scientific, technical and medical information to 
work for those who need it. Past projects have included: 
expanding library information resources through digitization and 
knowledge preservation; training and education programs for 
librarians and researchers; developed-developing world 
partnerships to provide longer term technical assistance and 
training.

Active since 2002, the Elsevier Foundation provides grants to 
institutions around the world, with a focus on supporting the 
world's libraries and scholars in the early stages of their 
careers.  Since its inception, the Foundation has awarded more 
than 60 grants worth millions of dollars to non-profit 
organizations working in these fields. In January 2010, $600,000 
in grants were awarded to 12 organizations selected for their 
innovation and potential for impact in the developing world and 
academic workplace.

More information on the program requirements and details of how 
to submit a 2010 proposal are available below and on The Elsevier 
Foundation website (below). The online Elsevier Foundation 
application program will accept proposals from August 1st through 
September 15th on www.elsevierfoundation.com.

Daviess Menefee
Elsevier