West Hollywood Little Free Library Micro-Grant Funding Application

The City of West Hollywood is providing grants to City residents interested in being a steward for a Little Free Library, as part of a program to bring books and literature directly into city neighborhoods. 1 to 2 grants in the amount of $600 each may be provided each fiscal year of the project.

Little Free Library (LFL) is a community project aimed at promoting literacy and the love of reading by the building of book exchanges worldwide. The City of West Hollywood has set aside funding for residents who wish to install, register, and maintain a Little Free Library on private property.

Stewards are private individuals who enjoy sharing books and literature with neighbors and enjoy the sense of community that the world of literature fosters. Stewards must be committed to taking care of their Little Free Library for a minimum of 1 year and commit to registering it at http://littlefreelibrary.org/registeryourlibrary/. Only one grant may be received per property parcel. This contract will need to be signed to receive the grant funds.

The responsibilites of a Steward include:

If you are not the property owner, obtaining property owner’s permission to install the Little Free Library on the property site.
Purchasing or building a Little Free Library. ( https://littlefreelibrary.myshopify.com/collections/little-free-libraries )
Maintaining the Little Free Library for a minimum period of 1 year.
Registering the location of the Little Free Library on http://littlefreelibrary.org/registeryourlibrary/ .
Keeping the Little Free Library stocked. (The Friends of the West Hollywood Library have generously offered to supply books to stewards.)
Maintaining the Little Free Library.

Purchasing a pre-made library is easy through the Little Free Library website here: http://littlefreelibrary.org/product-category/library/. If you wish to build your own little free library, visit http://littlefreelibrary.org/build/ for resources and an installation guide.

To apply for funding, please fill out this application and upload a signed letter from the property owner (template attached). Before applying, please verify that the property you are applying on behalf of is located in the City of West Hollywood by visiting www.weho.org/streets.

If you have questions regarding this program that are not addressed in this form, please feel free to contact Mike Che, Arts Coordinator for the City of West Hollywood, at mche@weho.org.

The City of West Hollywood ardently supports the arts with a multitude of programs. Some literary specific projects produced by the City include: the WeHo Reads author series, our City Poet Laureate program, and free art exhibitions which are held at the West Hollywood Library. We encourage you to take advantage of some of these programs, and you can find out more information about any of them at www.weho.org/arts.

For more info on the City's Little Free Library program visit: http://weho.org/community/arts-and-culture/little-free-library

Full Name *

First Name Last Name

E-mail *

Phone Number *

Steward Address *

Street Address

Street Address Line 2

City State / Province

Postal / Zip Code Country

Check if steward address is the same as site of the Little Free Library

Site of Little Free Library

Street Address

Street Address Line 2

City State / Province

Postal / Zip Code Country

Please upload one or more photos of where your proposed LFL would be installed. Please keep in mind, it must be on private property and not extend or encroach on the public right of way (ie, the sidewalk). *

Upload a File

If not clearly marked on the uploaded photo, please describe in detail where on your property the proposed LFL would be installed. *

Are you planning on buying or building your LFL. For convenience, we recommend purchasing one from www.littlefreelibrary.org

Buy Build

Letter from the Property Owner

This application requires submission of a signed copy of the letter below. This letter from the property owner will grant permission to the steward to build and maintain a Little Free Library on their property. If the steward and the property owner are the same person, a letter is still required.

Download Template Letter from the Property Owner

Upload a signed letter from the property owner certifying and allowing for hosting of the library on site *

AGREEMENT *

By checking this box I agree to steward (host and maintain) the Little Free Library at the above mentioned location for 1 year. This also includes registration of the location of the Little Free Library I am stewarding. I also agree that the $600 grant from the City of West Hollywood shall be used to purchase a Little Free Library or build my own Little Free Library and or in either case register it on the Little Free Library website. I also understand that if I fail to meet the requirements of this grant, I shall be liable to the City for the full amount of the grant. Checking this box creates an electronic signature that has the same legal force and effect as a handwritten signature.

TERMINATION *

By checking this box I agree that if I decide that I can no longer fulfill my duties as a steward to the Little Free Library, I will notify the City of West Hollywood’s Arts Division through appropriate channels via written or electronic documentation. Checking this box creates an electronic signature that has the same legal force and effect as a handwritten signature.

CERTIFICATION *

By checking this box, I certify that all of the information above is correct and to the best of my knowledge. Checking this box creates an electronic signature that has the same legal force and effect as a handwritten signature.

Applicant Data Survey

This section is optional. These questions are for the primary or lead artist who will be creating the project. Individual responses to these questions are not shared during the application review. The information requested below is CONFIDENTIAL and will be used for internal purposes only to better capture and understand the population we serve. As such, the information you provide may be used in summary statistics.

What is the zip code of your primary residence?

How did you learn about this art opportunity? (Select all that apply.)

City website Arts Division Monthly Newsletter Arts Division Social Media Direct notification / email from Arts Division Staff Direct notification / email from Arts Commissioner

What is your age? (Select one.)

18-29 30-44 45-60 61+

With which gender(s) do you identify? (Select all that apply)

Female Gender non-conforming / Non-binary Intersex Male Trans Two Spirit Prefer not to state

Do you identify as LGBTQ+? (Select one.)

Yes No Prefer not to state

Do you identify as a person with a disability? (Select one)

Yes No Prefer not to state

How do you identify? (Select all that apply)

What is the highest degree or level of education you have completed? (Select one.)

Less than 10-12 years of formal schooling [like Abraham Lincoln] High School Graduate (or equivalent) [Like Fred Korematsu] Some (0-4 years) College [like Charles F. Lummis] College Graduate (BA or equivalent) [like Dolores Huerta] Graduate school or beyond [like Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr.] Prefer not to state

Have you ever received funding, financial award, or commission from the City of West Hollywood's Arts Division? (Select one)

Yes No