Formula Grant LS252448OLS22

The Arkansas State Library will use $4,894,831.81 in funding from the Institute of Museum and Library Services (IMLS) Grants to States program (CFDA 45.310) to support its five-year plan for FY 2023-2027. The key products and services to be delivered through this Formula Grant award include: Enhancing access to information resources through digitization, preservation, and maintenance of collections, as well as creating new models of access to these resources. Providing training, professional...

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 Alaska State Library will use $1,939,624.24 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. The Plan's goals, which align with the purposes of the Library Services and Technology Act, include providing lifelong learning opportunities and access to content and materials in various formats to all Alaskans, as well as exploring libraries' evolving roles...

The Maryland State Library Agency will use $4.77 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 2018 through 2022. The plan's goals align with the purposes of the Library Services and Technology Act and include strengthening libraries' institutional capacity, improving access to information, supporting lifelong learning, and facilitating economic and employment development. Specific...

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 Kentucky Department for Libraries and Archives (KDLA) will use a $4.1 million Formula Grant award from the Institute of Museum and Library Services (IMLS) to support its five-year plan aligned with the Library Services and Technology Act (LSTA). The plan focuses on three goals: improving information access for all Kentuckians through resources and records; enhancing institutional capacity with staff professional development and training; and assisting libraries to improve lifelong...

The Nevada State Library, Archives and Public Records will use $3.35 million in funding from the Institute of Museum and Library Services' Grants to States program to support goals outlined in its five-year plan for fiscal years 2023 through 2027. The goals focus on strengthening Nevada libraries' ability to effectively respond to community needs through training, planning and assessment; building capacity to ensure robust and sustainable operations; encouraging partnerships and collaboration to...

The Kentucky Department for Libraries and Archives will use $2,975,530 in Formula Grant funds 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 Department will help communities respond to pandemic needs while meeting citizens' information needs through accessible resources and records. It will also improve...

The State Library of Oregon received a $5,897,100 Formula Grant from the Institute of Museum and Library Services (IMLS) under the Grants to States program (CFDA 45.310). The funding will be used to support the goals outlined in the State Library's five-year plan for fiscal years 2023-2027, which align with the purposes and priorities of the Library Services and Technology Act (LSTA). Key initiatives include: 1) Breaking down barriers and the digital divide; 2) Honoring culture, heritage, and...

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....