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<p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-size:12.0pt;color:black">A reminder that the application webinar for the Public Library Services grant is this Thursday. You can register for the webinar
<a href="https://libraryofmichigan.z2systems.com/np/clients/libraryofmichigan/event.jsp?event=369&">
here</a>. The grant application is due March 3<sup>rd</sup>. For more information, see below.<o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><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 class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-size:12.0pt;color:black">The Library of Michigan grants programs are open for 2021! Two grants programs open for applications this year.
<b>Detailed information on the grant programs, including timelines, 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.
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<p class="MsoNormal"><b><span style="font-size:12.0pt;color:black">Improving Access to Information Grant program</span></b><o:p></o:p></p>
<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
<b>public and academic libraries</b> 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. The expected focus will be the improvement in access to library users in one of the three priorities listed below and that align with the LSTA priorities listed in the grant documentation.
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<li class="MsoNormal" style="color:black;mso-list:l3 level1 lfo3"><span style="font-size:12.0pt">Improve access to services & information in areas of literacy.</span><o:p></o:p></li><li class="MsoNormal" style="color:black;mso-list:l3 level1 lfo3"><span style="font-size:12.0pt">Improve access to services & information in areas of local history or special collections.
</span><o:p></o:p></li><li class="MsoNormal" style="color:black;mso-list:l3 level1 lfo3"><span style="font-size:12.0pt">Improve access to information for community users with limited online access, e.g. improving equity through digital inclusion.</span><o:p></o:p></li></ul>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-size:12.0pt;color:black">The grant period is one year (Oct. 1 - Sept. 30) and funding is from $5,000 to $25,000. Funding is by reimbursement only.
<b>Applications are due Thursday, May 27, 2021 by 5:00 PM EST</b>. Eligible applicants are Michigan public libraries that are legally established and currently eligible for state aid or Michigan academic libraries that meet the standards for library service
listed in the grant documentation. <b>An application webinar is Thursday, April 8th at 2:00 PM</b>. Registration is on the Improving Access to Information grants page. The grant program is competitive.</span><o:p></o:p></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-size:12.0pt;color:black"> </span><o:p></o:p></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><b><span style="font-size:12.0pt;color:black">Public Library Services Grant program</span></b><o:p></o:p></p>
<p style="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 provide. The intent is to supplement local topical programs that improve information
access and quality of service in their communities. The expected focus will be on small projects that improve community services in one of the three priorities listed below and that align with the LSTA priorities listed in the grant documentation.</span><o:p></o:p></p>
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<li class="MsoNormal" style="color:black;mso-margin-top-alt:auto;mso-margin-bottom-alt:auto;mso-list:l2 level1 lfo6;text-autospace:none">
<span style="font-size:12.0pt">Literacy programs</span><o:p></o:p></li><li class="MsoNormal" style="color:black;mso-margin-top-alt:auto;mso-margin-bottom-alt:auto;mso-list:l2 level1 lfo6;text-autospace:none">
<span style="font-size:12.0pt">Children and Teen programs</span><o:p></o:p></li><li class="MsoNormal" style="color:black;mso-margin-top-alt:auto;mso-margin-bottom-alt:auto;mso-list:l2 level1 lfo6;text-autospace:none">
<span style="font-size:12.0pt">Technology programs</span><span style="font-size:12.0pt"> </span><o:p></o:p></li></ul>
<p><span style="font-size:12.0pt;color:black">The grant period is from mid-April to August. Funding will be from $500 to $2,500. Funding is by reimbursement only.
<b>Applications are due Wednesday, March 3, 2021 by 5:00 PM EST. </b>Eligible applicants are Michigan public libraries that are legally established and currently eligible for state aid.
<b>An application webinar is Thursday, February 11<sup>th</sup> at 2:00 PM</b>. Registration is on the Public Library Services grants page. The grant program is lightly competitive.
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<p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-size:12.0pt;color:black"> </span><o:p></o:p></p>
<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.</span><o:p></o:p></p>
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<p class="MsoNormal">Karren Reish<o:p></o:p></p>
<p class="MsoNormal">Library of Michigan<o:p></o:p></p>
<p class="MsoNormal">Library Grants Coordinator<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"><span style="color:#0563C1">www.michigan.gov/lsta</span></a><o:p></o:p></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="margin-bottom:12.0pt"><a href="http://www.michigan.gov/sl21"><span style="color:#0563C1">www.michigan.gov/sl21</span></a><o:p></o:p></p>
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