The American Library Association’s Games and Gaming Round Table (GameRT) has announced a new grant program for librarians looking to build up their game collection. The Game On! Grant will offer funds to a librarian at any institution (public, school, academic, or special) interested in developing “gaming programs or collections” for their patrons:

The Games and Gaming Round Table of the American Library Association is proud to unveil a new annual grant program to enable libraries to develop gaming programs or collections for their public. Through the new Game On! grants $500.00 will be available to be awarded either as one grant of $500 or two of $250 each to assist a library or libraries in developing gaming programs or collections for their communities.

GameRT will be accepting proposals for the Game On! Grant annually from January 1st through March 1st that meet the following criteria:

Candidates must submit an electronic application, explaining why they are interested in the grant and how a new or expanded gaming program/collection will benefit their community. Selection is based upon the quality and appropriateness of the submitted proposals. Preference will be given to applicants who can demonstrate fiscal need for funds based on their institution’s budget.

The winner (or winners) will be announced at GameRT’s ALA Play event at the ALA Annual Conference.