The Minnesota Department of Education - State Library Services will use $4.8 million in funding from the Institute of Museum and Library Services under the Grants to States program (CFDA 45.310) to support three goals aligned with the Library Services and Technology Act from October 1, 2022 to September 30, 2024. The goals are to build coalitions to increase collective impact among libraries statewide, partner for reimagined access by reducing barriers to information for all state residents, and...
The New York State Education Department - New York State Library will use $22.4 million in formula grant funding from the Institute of Museum and Library Services to support library programs and services aligned with the goals of the Library Services and Technology Act (LSTA) through September 2023. Specific initiatives will focus on improving access to library resources, delivering new programs to meet changing community needs, establishing libraries as lifelong learning spaces, and...
The New Jersey State Library, an affiliate of Thomas Edison State University, will use $6.87 million in funding from the Institute of Museum and Library Services under the Grants to States program (CFDA 45.310) to support its five-year plan for fiscal years 2023 through 2027. The plan focuses on three goals that reflect the purposes and priorities of the Library Services and Technology Act: facilitating seamless experiences with LSTA-funded programs, providing key statewide resources and process...
The South Dakota State Library will use $1.77 million in formula grant funding from the Institute of Museum and Library Services' Grants to States program (CFDA 45.310) to support goals outlined in its five-year plan that align with the purposes of the Library Services and Technology Act. Services include professional development for librarians related to LSTA priorities; resources and expertise for local libraries; specialized collections; and facilitating resource sharing, services for...
The Connecticut State Library will receive $3.165 million in funding from the Institute of Museum and Library Services under the Grants to States program (CFDA 45.310) from October 2021 through September 2023. The funding will support efforts outlined in the State Library's five-year plan to advance two key goals: 1) enhancing the role of libraries as community anchors through increased capacity, partnerships, and programming focused on seven literacies; and 2) improving access to information...
The New York State Library will use $12.9 million in funding from the Institute of Museum and Library Services under the Grants to States program (CFDA 45.310) to support goals outlined in its five-year plan for fiscal years 2023 through 2027. The plan's goals reflect the purposes and priorities of the Library Services and Technology Act and include championing lifelong learning, demonstrating excellence in public services through library systems and libraries, strengthening community engagement...
The Maine State Library will use $2.29 million in funding under the Institute of Museum and Library Services' Grants to States program (CFDA 45.310) to support digital inclusion and library services through April 2023. Specifically, the library will continue efforts under its 2018-2022 strategic plan to expand equitable access to resources statewide and improve services for individuals with disabilities. It will also provide continuing education and professional development for library staff....
The Arkansas State Library will receive $3.28 million under the Grants to States Formula Grant program administered by the Institute of Museum and Library Services to support its five-year plan for fiscal years 2023 through 2027. The library's plan focuses on enhancing access to lifelong learning resources through digitization and collection maintenance; providing training and professional development for library staff; offering programs to serve diverse community needs; and improving...
The Library of Virginia will use $6,161,460.61 in Formula Grant funding from the Institute of Museum and Library Services' Grants to States program to support its five-year plan for fiscal years 2018 through 2022. The plan reflects the purposes and priorities of the Library Services and Technology Act and includes three specific state goals: 1) fostering the development of neighborhood/community libraries as lifelong learning and civic engagement centers; 2) facilitating access to information...
The State Library of North Carolina will use $7.7 million in funding from the Institute of Museum and Library Services' Grants to States program (CFDA 45.310) to support its five-year plan for fiscal years 2023 through 2027. The plan focuses on community engagement, equitable access to information and technology, and responsive organizational practices. Funds will be distributed through 27 sub-awards to support projects and services at public libraries, academic libraries, and other cultural...