The Hawaii State Public Library System was awarded a $2,089,224.24 Formula Grant 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's goals, which align with the purposes of the Library Services and Technology Act, include developing a robust technological infrastructure, providing 24/7 access to virtual collections, promoting lifelong learning, supporting innovative service and program...
The Feleti Barstow Public Library in Pago Pago, American Samoa will use $117,040 in formula grant funding from the Institute of Museum and Library Services' (IMLS) Grants to States program (CFDA 45.310) to support its five-year plan for fiscal years 2023 through 2027. Key initiatives include maintaining, expanding, and promoting technological capacity and literacy programs at the library as well as the ongoing Polynesian Photo Archives joint initiative with the American Samoa Historic...
The Rhode Island Office of Library and Information Services was awarded a $2.23 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 be completed by September 30, 2022. Funds will be used to expand digital network access, purchase internet accessible devices, and provide technical support services to prevent, prepare for, and respond to coronavirus in Rhode Island libraries. Sub-awards were provided to...
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 Wyoming State Library will use $2.1 million in Formula Grant funding awarded on April 8, 2021 from the Institute of Museum and Library Services' Grants to States program (CFDA 45.310) to support digital inclusion, equitable library services, and the goals of its 2018-2022 strategic plan. Specifically, the State Library will ensure all state residents can access information resources to support personal, educational and professional growth. It will also facilitate resource sharing and provide...
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...
This $164,850 federal Project Grant award from the Institute of Museum and Library Services (IMLS) under the Native American and Native Hawaiian Library Services (NANH-L) program (CFDA 45.311) will support the Waimea Valley Library in Haleiwa, Hawaii to inventory, catalog, and rehouse its materials and collection. This will make the library's resources more accessible to Native Hawaiians, Native Hawaiian scholars, other scholars, and the people of Hawaii. Additionally, the project staff will...
The California State Library was awarded a $23.7 million formula grant from the Institute of Museum and Library Services under the Grants to States program (CFDA 45.310) for the period of October 1, 2021 through September 30, 2023. The funding will support the Library's five-year plan to achieve the goals of the Library Services and Technology Act, including providing equitable access to information and resources, delivering literacy and learning opportunities, inspiring innovation and...
The Maine State Library will use $2.3 million 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 2023 through 2027. Key goals include ensuring all Maine residents have equitable access to high-quality information resources through statewide library programs and resource sharing. The funding will also support continuing education and professional development for Maine's library workforce to advance...
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...