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<p class="MsoNormal">FYI for those looking for grant opportunities for community development projects. IMLS has a new grant opportunity with an application deadline of April 3<sup>rd</sup>. Please see below for more information.
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<p class="MsoNormal"><a href="https://www.imls.gov/news-events/news-releases/grant-opportunity-encourages-community-development-approaches-libraries">https://www.imls.gov/news-events/news-releases/grant-opportunity-encourages-community-development-approaches-libraries</a>
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<p class="MsoNormal">“The Institute of Museum and Library Services announces a new grant opportunity as part of its Community Catalyst initiative. With Activating Community Opportunities Using Museums/Libraries as Assets – A National Leadership Grants Special
Initiative, IMLS invites proposals to test and develop museum and library collaborative approaches for bringing about positive community change.<o:p></o:p></p>
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<p class="MsoNormal">Eligible entities are libraries, museums, institutions of higher education, and non-profit community organizations with experience in library, archive or museum projects and in managing grants for community development work. Award amounts
will range from $25,000 to $150,000, and a one-to-one cost share is required. The application deadline is April 3, 2017. See the application guidelines on the IMLS website for details.”<o:p></o:p></p>
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<p class="MsoNormal">Karren Reish <o:p></o:p></p>
<p class="MsoNormal">Library Grants Coordinator<o:p></o:p></p>
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<p class="MsoNormal"><a href="mailto:reishk@michigan.gov">reishk@michigan.gov</a><o:p></o:p></p>
<p class="MsoNormal">517-241-0021<o:p></o:p></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><a href="http://www.michigan.gov/lsta">www.michigan.gov/lsta</a><o:p></o:p></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><a href="http://www.michigan.gov/sl21">www.michigan.gov/sl21</a>
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<span style="font-size:14.0pt;color:red">Your Voice Matters! <o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-size:14.0pt;color:black">The Public Comment period for Michigan’s Every Student Succeeds Act (ESSA) Draft Plan is open until March 16. Provide your input NOW at
<a href="http://www.michigan.gov/essa"><span style="color:blue">www.michigan.gov/essa</span></a><o:p></o:p></span></p>
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