*If you have already submitted an application with the Idaho State Library, you do not need to submit an application to Idaho Public Television.

Name: ______________________________________Phone_______________________

Organization:_____________________________________________________________

Address:________________________________________________________________

City State Zip: ____________________________________________________________

1. Briefly describe your organization and its goals.

2. Has your organization ever been funded for First Book through Idaho Public Television or the State Library?

      ____ Yes      ____ No

      If yes, how many children were you able to serve? Explain why you are requesting a
      second or third year of funding.

3. This year, we will select one First Book title per month suitable for children about 4 or 5 years old. We hope to work with groups that serve 50 or more children. How many First Books are you requesting?

      ____ in English      ____ in Spanish

4. At least 85% of First Books must be given to children from low income families. Describe your plan for distributing First Books which meet project requirements, including your method for selecing children to be served.

5. To the extent possible, the books should be distributed to the same children each month to ensure the long-term benefits of this program-a love of reading and an enthusiasm for learning. Will you serve the same children every month?

6. We are required to serve different children each year. If you have participated in the past, how will you reach different children this year?

7. Each First Book site must provide a workshop that involves the parents of the participating children. First Book partners will be required to attend one of several train-the-trainer workshops around the state. Within the first month of the First Book project, you will be required to hold this Raising Readers workshop for participating parents. Describe your plan for providing training, programs or activities for parents, including how you plan to ensure a good turn out at your training workshop.

8. First Books must be delivered to the child in person and accompanied by an educational activity. Please describe a typical scenario for giving books to the children you serve. (Note: Plans for extending the impact of the books is a critical element in the selection process.)

A signed First Book Partner Agreement must accompany this application.

Return to Melanie Williams, Idaho Public Television, 1550 E. Terry, Room 104, Pocatello ID 83209 by July 1.