El día de los niños/El día de los libros Mini-Grant Application

REFORMA Los Angeles is pleased to announce a $300 El día de los niños/El día de los libros Mini-Grant!

Due to the circumstances, we have decided to open this year’s mini-grant application to performer(s)/artist(s) that can host a live virtual Día program. It is important to us to continue to provide access to cultural and educational programs for Los Angeles communities during this time.

For these reasons, we invite artist(s) and performer(s) with the ability to livestream and record a performance to apply for this opportunity. The winner will be awarded $300 to carry out a one-hour performance between April 20th and May 30th, 2020. REFORMA LA will further discuss the set up and which platform works best for our audiences.

REFORMA Los Angeles Día de los Libros/Día de los Niños 2020 Mini-Grant details:

  • Performer(s) must have access to a high quality camera for the livestream and/or recording of the performance.

  • Performer(s) must have the ability to use a high quality video for the performance and are expected to provide all technology for the performance.

  • The objective of the performance is to advocate and show the importance of literacy for children of all linguistic and cultural backgrounds.

  • The program must be held between April 20th and May 15th, 2020

  • Mini-grant winner must agree that they will identify REFORMA Los Angeles as the sponsor/organizer of the performance and will work with the Chapter on promotional graphics.

  • Performer(s) must agree to use their own social media platforms to promote their performance.

  • Winners will have their program featured on our website both in written and photographic detail.

To apply for a mini-grant:

  • Complete the online application by April 6th, 2020 11:59 (PST)

  • Grant recipient will be notified by April 9th through email. Additionally, their name(s) will be posted on our website and social media.

Per the Association for Library Services to Children (ALSC), El día de los niños/El día de los libros (Children's Day/Book Day), known as Día, is a celebration EVERY DAY of children, families, and reading that culminates every year on April 30. The celebration emphasizes the importance of advocating literacy for children of all linguistic and cultural backgrounds.

Questions may be sent to reformala@gmail.com