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<p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-size:12.0pt;color:black">A reminder that the Public Library Services grant applications are due Friday, March 6<sup>th</sup> by 5:00 PM. A general grants Q & A webinar will be held Feb. 3<sup>rd</sup> and an application
webinar for the Public Library Services grant will be held February 11<sup>th</sup>. You can find the registration links for the webinars and all the grant documentation at
<a href="http://www.michigan.gov/lsta">www.michigan.gov/lsta</a> in the Public LIbrary Services grant section. Please feel free to contact me with any questions. As an FYI, please see information about our other grant programs below as well.<o:p></o:p></span></p>
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<p class="MsoNormal"><b><span style="font-size:12.0pt;color:black">Public Library Services Grant program</span></b><span style="font-size:12.0pt;color:black"><o:p></o:p></span></p>
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<p style="margin-left:.5in;text-autospace:none"><span style="font-size:12.0pt;color:black">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></span></p>
<p style="margin-left:.5in;text-autospace:none"><span style="font-size:12.0pt;color:black"> <o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p style="margin-left:.5in"><span style="font-size:12.0pt;color:black">The grant period is from mid-April to August. Funding will be from $500 to $2,000. Funding is by reimbursement.
<b>The application deadline is March 6, 2020.</b><o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p style="margin-left:.5in"><span style="font-size:12.0pt;color:black"> <o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p style="margin-left:.5in;text-autospace:none"><span style="font-size:12.0pt;color:black">Eligible applicants are Michigan public libraries that are legally established and currently eligible for state aid.<o:p></o:p></span></p>
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<p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-size:12.0pt;color:black">>>>01/06/2020<<<<o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-size:12.0pt;color:black">The Library of Michigan grants programs are open for 2020/2021! There are three grants programs open for applications this year.
<b>Detailed information on the grant programs, including the program timeline, applicant eligibility, and the applications, are available at
<a href="https://na01.safelinks.protection.outlook.com/?url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.michigan.gov%2Flsta&data=02%7C01%7CReishK%40michigan.gov%7C692b95f76197456cd0d108d67253a655%7Cd5fb7087377742ad966a892ef47225d1%7C0%7C0%7C636822100923712377&sdata=KNVithxKGvCumIDyseRfl0K1gFkBd1plmEpspVv571A%3D&reserved=0" target="_blank" title="Original URL: http://www.michigan.gov/lsta. Click or tap if you trust this link.">
www.michigan.gov/lsta</a> in the respective grant sections. </b>We recommend reading the documentation thoroughly before applying. Informational and application webinar dates will be announced next week.<o:p></o:p></span></p>
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<p class="MsoNormal"><b><span style="font-size:12.0pt;color:black">Collaborative Library Services Grant program</span></b><span style="font-size:12.0pt;color:black"><o:p></o:p></span></p>
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<p style="margin-left:.5in;text-autospace:none"><span style="font-size:12.0pt;color:black">Interested applicants must submit an
<b>Intent to File form by February 28, 2020, 5:00 PM EST</b>. This grant program is designed to provide Michigan libraries with the opportunity to develop innovative programs AND 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 29, 2020, 5:00 PM EST</b>. Grants will be awarded in August and awarded projects will begin October 1, 2020.<o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p style="margin-left:.5in;text-autospace:none"><span style="font-size:12.0pt;color:black"> <o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p style="margin-left:.5in;text-autospace:none"><span style="font-size:12.0pt;color:black">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 style="margin-left:.5in;text-autospace:none"><span style="font-size:12.0pt;color:black"> <o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p style="margin-left:.5in"><span style="font-size:12.0pt;color:black">Applicants may propose a library program or service in any content area appropriate for library services, such as:<o:p></o:p></span></p>
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<span style="font-size:12.0pt">To develop an innovative service or program to meet a newly identified community need:<o:p></o:p></span></li></ul>
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<span style="font-size:12.0pt">To meet the increased community demand for a service or resource;<o:p></o:p></span></li></ul>
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<span style="font-size:12.0pt">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></span></li></ul>
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<p style="margin-left:.5in"><span style="font-size:12.0pt;color:black"> <o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p style="margin-left:.5in"><span style="font-size:12.0pt;color:black">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></span></p>
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<p class="MsoNormal"><b><span style="font-size:12.0pt;color:black">Improving Access to Information Grant program</span></b><span style="font-size:12.0pt;color:black"><o:p></o:p></span></p>
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<p style="margin-bottom:12.0pt;text-autospace:none"><span style="font-size:12.0pt;color:black">This LSTA grant program is designed to provide public and academic libraries with the opportunity to expand services for learning and access to information and/or
to develop library services that provide all users access to information. The intent is to fund one-year projects that improve access to library collections and information. In a given fiscal year, the Library of Michigan will fund a limited number of grants
that meet these priorities:<o:p></o:p></span></p>
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<span style="font-size:12.0pt">Improve access to services & information in areas of literacy.<o:p></o:p></span></li><li class="MsoNormal" style="color:black;mso-margin-top-alt:auto;mso-margin-bottom-alt:auto;mso-list:l2 level1 lfo4">
<span style="font-size:12.0pt">Improve access to services & information in areas of local history or special collections.
<o:p></o:p></span></li><li class="MsoNormal" style="color:black;mso-margin-top-alt:auto;mso-margin-bottom-alt:auto;mso-list:l2 level1 lfo4">
<span style="font-size:12.0pt">Improve access to information for community users with limited online access, e.g. improving equity through digital inclusion.<o:p></o:p></span></li></ul>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-size:12.0pt;color:black">Applicants may propose a project for any of the three priorities listed above. The grant period is one year (Oct.-Sept.) and funding is for $5,000 to $25,000 per year.
<b>Application are due Friday, May 29th, 2020, 5:00 PM EST</b> and awarded grants will run from Oct. 1, 2020 through September 30, 2021.<o:p></o:p></span></p>
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<p class="MsoNormal"><b><span style="font-size:12.0pt;color:black">Public Library Services Grant program</span></b><span style="font-size:12.0pt;color:black"><o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-size:12.0pt;color:black"><o:p> </o:p></span></p>
<p style="margin-left:.5in;text-autospace:none"><span style="font-size:12.0pt;color:black">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></span></p>
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<p style="margin-left:.5in"><span style="font-size:12.0pt;color:black">The grant period is from mid-April to August. Funding will be from $500 to $2,000. Funding is by reimbursement.
<b>The application deadline is March 6, 2020.</b><o:p></o:p></span></p>
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<p style="margin-left:.5in;text-autospace:none"><span style="font-size:12.0pt;color:black">Eligible applicants are Michigan public libraries that are legally established and currently eligible for state aid.<o:p></o:p></span></p>
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<p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-size:12.0pt;color:black">Please contact Karren Reish at 517-241-0021 or
<a href="mailto:reishk@michigan.gov" target="_blank">reishk@michigan.gov</a> with questions on the programs. You can find all related documents at
<a href="https://na01.safelinks.protection.outlook.com/?url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.michigan.gov%2Flsta&data=02%7C01%7CReishK%40michigan.gov%7C00293cf7c4dd4d242fb508d4ee147f24%7Cd5fb7087377742ad966a892ef47225d1%7C0%7C0%7C636833513582195258&sdata=McVenN9Txt2234nbX9cYj3LmYcn%2BEb72LPnkQgFV7Mw%3D&reserved=0" target="_blank" title="Original URL: http://www.michigan.gov/lsta. Click or tap if you trust this link.">
www.michigan.gov/lsta</a> in the respective grant sections. Applications and all accompanying documents are submitted online.<o:p></o:p></span></p>
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<p class="MsoNormal" style="margin-bottom:12.0pt"><span style="font-size:10.0pt">Karren Reish<br>
Library Grants Coordinator<br>
reishk@michigan.gov<br>
517-241-0021<br>
www.michigan.gov/lsta<o:p></o:p></span></p>
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