Schools and PTAs . These are the most common sponsors of RIF projects. They are excellent sources of funding and volunteers. Corporations and small businesses .
Many large businesses contribute money to benefit communities where they have offices or plants.
Increasingly, small businesses also are willing to provide money, equipment, supplies, and services. Popular fund raisers include bake sales, reading marathons, benefit concerts, fashion shows, car washes, suppers, and so on. Local events, especially those that draw on a community's culture and diversity, can help generate awareness about the importance of reading as well as good will and funding for your project.