<p>Congratulations on the grant. You might consider starting a campaign at the school, in your area, and on social media to collect college prep books. Just think how many books are collectively gathering dust just among CC readers. Just in case … someone just as invested MIGHT ask for help. </p>
<p>For source of funds, look into crowd funding. Although not a business, many will think it to be an investment in our youth. </p>
<p>Fwiw, one of the best “books” to have in your library is none other than one written by your own own high school guidance folks. If they resist, offer to help collect and information and compose a version targeting middle schoolers in transit to high school. </p>
<p>And you might want to make it a CC project as well. Can’t ask for money and tangible stuff here, but I think the site would permit asking for online sources and books.</p>