The Institute of Museum and Library Services awarded the District of Columbia Public Library a $1.9 million formula grant under the Grants to States program (CFDA 45.310) to support its five-year strategic plan for fiscal years 2023 through 2027. The library will use the funding to strengthen existing services and develop new initiatives that advance the grant program's goals of providing access to information resources. Key services include programs that promote personal health, education,...
The Institute of Museum and Library Services awarded the Washington State Library $3.676 million under the Grants to States program (CFDA 45.310) on April 8, 2021 to support library services through December 31, 2022. Funds will help communities respond to pandemic needs through equitable digital inclusion and library services. Key initiatives include continuing support for the State Library's 2018-2022 strategic plan goals of promoting economic prosperity, connecting residents through digital...
The Indiana State Public Library will use $3.47 million in formula grant funding awarded on April 8, 2021 from the Institute of Museum and Library Services under the Grants to States program (CFDA 45.310) to support digital inclusion, library services, and professional development through March 31, 2023. Funding will help communities respond to pandemic needs while advancing the goals of Indiana's five-year library plan, including providing up-to-date information access, improving capacity...
The Library of Michigan received a $4,171,573 Formula Grant award from the Institute of Museum and Library Services under the Grants to States program (CFDA 45.310) on April 8, 2021 to support library services through March 31, 2023. The award is being used to help communities respond to the COVID-19 pandemic through equitable approaches to digital inclusion and library services. Key initiatives include providing all Michigan residents with access to information resources and library services...
The Massachusetts Board of Library Commissioners received a $3.5 million Formula Grant award from the Institute of Museum and Library Services under the federal Grants to States program (CFDA 45.310) on April 8, 2021. Funding will support efforts to respond to pandemic impacts and related economic needs through equitable digital inclusion and library services. Key services include social services, career assistance, equipment for accessibility and outreach, and programming in 13 sub-awardee...
The New Mexico Department of Cultural Affairs - New Mexico State Library will use $2.458 million in formula grant funding awarded on April 8, 2021 under the Grants to States program (CFDA 45.310) of the Institute of Museum and Library Services to expand library services and support digital inclusion efforts through June 30, 2023. Specifically, the State Library will build upon goals in its five-year plan to increase access to educational resources and digital literacy skills for all ages in...
The Palau Public Library will use a $164,116.67 Formula Grant award from the Institute of Museum and Library Services' Grants to States program to support its five-year plan for fiscal years 2023 through 2027. Key initiatives include updating the library's collection development and support programs, outreach activities, and digital literacy skills training. The library will also improve its online public access catalog and technology through system upgrades and training for personnel....
The Delaware Division of Libraries will use a $2.1 million Formula Grant award 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's goals are to build strong libraries that employ knowledgeable staff and incorporate current technologies to consistently deliver high-quality services across Delaware. It also aims to ensure equitable public access to relevant information resources in...
The Oregon State Library was awarded a $2.9 million Formula Grant from the Institute of Museum and Library Services under the Grants to States program (CFDA 45.310) on April 8, 2021 to help communities respond to the COVID-19 pandemic and related needs through equitable digital inclusion and library services. The funding will support the State Library's five-year strategic plan goals and be used by the State Library as well as 17 sub-awardees to increase access to technology, materials, programs...
The Colorado State Library was awarded a $3,265,421 Formula Grant from the Institute of Museum and Library Services under the Grants to States program (CFDA 45.310) on April 13, 2021 to support library services through November 30, 2022. The grant funds will help Colorado communities respond directly to the COVID-19 pandemic and related economic and social needs through equitable approaches to digital inclusion and library services. Key services include supporting digital access, emergency...