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<p class="MsoNormal">The Library of Michigan Collaborative Library Services Grant program’s timeline has changed. The availability of funding and any change in program priorities for the next round of grants will be announced in December 2018. The announcement
will be for grants that will begin in October 2019. An Intent to File will be due January 31, 2019 and the application will be due May 31, 2019.<o:p></o:p></p>
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<p class="MsoNormal">You can find current program information at <a href="http://www.michigan.gov/lsta">
www.michigan.gov/lsta</a> in the Collaborative Library Services Grant program section. If you have any questions on the program, please contact me.<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>
<p class="MsoNormal">Library of Michigan<o:p></o:p></p>
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<p class="MsoNormal">517-241-0021<o:p></o:p></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><a href="mailto:reishk@michigan.gov">reishk@michigan.gov</a><o:p></o:p></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><a href="https://www.michigan.gov/lsta">https://www.michigan.gov/lsta</a>
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<p class="MsoNormal"><a href="https://www.michigan.gov/sl21">https://www.michigan.gov/sl21</a>
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<p class="MsoNormal">Did you know most Michigan educator certificates expire June 30th of any given year? Educators can check expiration dates and renew or progress certificates using the Michigan Online Educator Certification System at
<a href="http://www.michigan.gov/moecs"><span style="color:windowtext">www.michigan.gov/moecs</span></a>. Not your year for renewal? Use MOECS to manage your
<a href="https://www.michigan.gov/documents/mde/Education_Related_Professional_Learning_604294_7.PDF">
education-related professional learning</a> for future renewals, view effectiveness ratings and update personal information!<o:p></o:p></p>
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