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<p class="MsoNormal">For those interested in the <b>Collaborative Library Services Grant program</b>, a one-page Intent to File is
<b>required</b> for the Collaborative Library Services grant program. This is due no later than<span style="color:red">
<b>5:00 PM on January 31<sup>st</sup>. </b></span>The form and link to submit it are at
<a href="http://www.michigan.gov/lsta">www.michigan.gov/lsta</a> in the Collaborative Library Services grant program section. Applications are due May 31<sup>st</sup>. The
<b>Public Library Services Grant program</b> application is due March 8<sup>th</sup> and an application webinar for that is coming up on February 4<sup>th</sup>.<o:p></o:p></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><o:p> </o:p></p>
<p class="MsoNormal">Finally, information on the new Improving Access to Information grant is coming soon!<o:p></o:p></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><o:p> </o:p></p>
<p class="MsoNormal">A reminder that you can sign up for informational webinars about the upcoming Library of Michigan grants at
<a href="http://www.michigan.gov/ceevents">www.michigan.gov/ceevents</a> in the View the List of Upcoming Events section.
<o:p></o:p></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><o:p> </o:p></p>
<p class="MsoNormal">Upcoming LSTA Grant Program webinars<o:p></o:p></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><o:p> </o:p></p>
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<li class="MsoListParagraph" style="margin-left:0in;mso-list:l1 level1 lfo3">January 17<sup>th</sup> – LSTA Grants Overview – Intent to File form – If you have not signed up as of 1/17/19, please contact me for information on the grant.<o:p></o:p></li><li class="MsoListParagraph" style="margin-left:0in;mso-list:l1 level1 lfo3">February 4<sup>th</sup> – LSTA Public Library Services Grant Process and Application<o:p></o:p></li><li class="MsoListParagraph" style="margin-left:0in;mso-list:l1 level1 lfo3">March 26<sup>th</sup> & April 11<sup>th</sup> – LSTA Collaborative Library Services Grant Process & Application (2<sup>nd</sup> date is a repeat)<o:p></o:p></li><li class="MsoListParagraph" style="margin-left:0in;mso-list:l1 level1 lfo3">March 26<sup>th</sup> & April 11<sup>th</sup> –LSTA Improving Access to Information Grant Process & Application (2<sup>nd</sup> date is a repeat)<o:p></o:p></li></ul>
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<p class="MsoNormal">>>>><o:p> </o:p></p>
<p class="MsoNormal">The Library of Michigan is pleased to announce that the Collaborative Library Services grant program and the Public Library Services grant program are open for 2019! Information on both programs is listed below. You can register for informational
webinars on the grant programs and applications at <a href="http://www.michigan.gov/ceevents">
www.michigan.gov/ceevents</a> in the View the List of Upcoming Events section. Please note the
<b>January 31<sup>st</sup> deadline</b> for the Collaborative Library Services grant Intent to File form.<o:p></o:p></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><o:p> </o:p></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><b>Public Library Services Grant Program:<o:p></o:p></b></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="margin-left:.5in;text-autospace:none">This program provides funding for
<b>public libraries </b>to purchase materials and supplies that meet the selected program topics for a given year and are for an identified program or service the library will be providing. Funding is intended to supplement local topical services that improve
information access and quality of service in their communities. The focus will be on small projects that improve community services, with a focus on the LSTA priorities listed above.<o:p></o:p></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="margin-left:.5in;text-autospace:none"><o:p> </o:p></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="margin-left:.5in">The grant period will be from mid-April to August annually, as funding allows. Funding will be from $500 to $2,000. Funding is by reimbursement.
<b>The application deadline is March 8, 2019.</b><o:p></o:p></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="margin-left:.5in"><o:p> </o:p></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="margin-left:.5in;text-autospace:none">Eligible applicants are Michigan public libraries that are legally established and currently eligible for state aid.<o:p></o:p></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="margin-left:.5in;text-autospace:none"><o:p> </o:p></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="margin-left:.5in;text-autospace:none"><b>Detailed information on the grant program, including the program timeline, applicant eligibility, and the application, is available at
<a href="http://www.michigan.gov/lsta">www.michigan.gov/lsta</a> in the Public Library Services grant section.</b><o:p></o:p></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="text-autospace:none"><o:p> </o:p></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="text-autospace:none"><b>Collaborative Library Services Grant Program:<o:p></o:p></b></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="margin-left:.5in;text-autospace:none"><b>Interested applicants must submit an Intent to File form by January 31, 2019</b>. This grant program is designed to provide Michigan libraries with the opportunity to develop innovative programs
or services that have the potential to develop into sustainable regional or statewide programs, and include strong partnerships between libraries, and/or local community groups or agencies.
<b>The full application deadline is May 31, 2019</b>. Grants will be awarded in August and awarded projects will begin October 1, 2019.<o:p></o:p></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="margin-left:.5in;text-autospace:none"><o:p> </o:p></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="margin-left:.5in;text-autospace:none">Eligible applicants include Michigan public, academic, school and special libraries as well as non-profit organizations that serve Michigan libraries.
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<p class="MsoNormal" style="margin-left:.5in;text-autospace:none"><o:p> </o:p></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="margin-left:.5in">Applicants may propose a library program or service in any content area appropriate for library services, such as:<o:p></o:p></p>
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<![if !supportLists]><span style="font-family:Symbol"><span style="mso-list:Ignore">·<span style="font:7.0pt "Times New Roman"">
</span></span></span><![endif]>To develop an innovative service or program to meet a newly identified community need;<o:p></o:p></p>
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<![if !supportLists]><span style="font-family:Symbol"><span style="mso-list:Ignore">·<span style="font:7.0pt "Times New Roman"">
</span></span></span><![endif]>To meet the increased community demand for a service or resource;<o:p></o:p></p>
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<![if !supportLists]><span style="font-family:Symbol"><span style="mso-list:Ignore">·<span style="font:7.0pt "Times New Roman"">
</span></span></span><![endif]>To improve or develop new services to target populations, such as people from diverse geographic, cultural, and socioeconomic backgrounds; individuals with disabilities; and individuals with limited functional literacy, limited
English proficiency or limited information literacy skills. <o:p></o:p></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="margin-left:.5in"><o:p> </o:p></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="margin-left:.5in">The grant period will be from one to three years (October through September) and funding will be for $50,000 to $225,000 per year up to a possible total of $500,000 over three years. Grant selection is competitive.<o:p></o:p></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><o:p> </o:p></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"> <b>Detailed information on the grant program, including the program timeline, applicant eligibility, Intent to File form, and the application questions are available at
<a href="http://www.michigan.gov/lsta">www.michigan.gov/lsta</a> in the Collaborative Library
<o:p></o:p></b></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="margin-left:.5in"><b>Services grant section.</b><o:p></o:p></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><o:p> </o:p></p>
<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>
<p class="MsoNormal"><o:p> </o:p></p>
<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>
<o:p></o:p></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><a href="https://www.michigan.gov/sl21">https://www.michigan.gov/sl21</a>
<span style="color:#2E74B5">Our collective efforts can help make Michigan a Top 10 education state in 10 years! Here are the goals and strategies:
</span><span style="font-size:10.5pt;color:#2E74B5"><a href="https://na01.safelinks.protection.outlook.com/?url=http%3A%2F%2Fmi.gov%2Ftop10in10&data=02%7C01%7C%7C669c070607784aef0eab08d60d0e1322%7Cd5fb7087377742ad966a892ef47225d1%7C0%7C0%7C636710751444113464&sdata=13%2BzEvhP34GGEH6Hp%2FqTXcjVw%2BodtKSA3z4%2FYvXGDYo%3D&reserved=0"><span style="color:#2E74B5">http://mi.gov/top10in10</span></a>/<o:p></o:p></span></p>
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