The State Library of Louisiana will use $4.17 million in Formula Grant funds awarded by the Institute of Museum and Library Services on October 1, 2022 through the Grants to States program (CFDA 45.310) to support its five-year plan for fiscal years 2023 through 2027. The plan focuses on enhancing access to information for library users through in-library and remote resources, improving library services as staff adapt to 21st century needs while maintaining traditional services, and engaging...
The State Library of Louisiana was awarded a $6,178,263.63 Formula Grant by the Institute of Museum and Library Services (IMLS) under the Grants to States program (CFDA 45.310). The funding will support the State Library's goals for fiscal years 2023-2027, which align with the priorities of the Library Services and Technology Act (LSTA). Key focus areas include enhancing access to information, improving library services to meet 21st century needs, and engaging with communities through collective...
The State Library of Louisiana received a $3,012,150 formula grant award from the Institute of Museum and Library Services under the Grants to States program (CFDA 45.310) to help communities respond to the pandemic and related economic needs through equitable digital inclusion and library services. The funding will support expanding computer and internet access, digital programming and resources, Wi-Fi access, and children's technology at 24 sub-awardee libraries across Louisiana. Services...
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 Mississippi Library Commission will use $3.1 million in 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 for fiscal years 2023 through 2027. The goals aim to enhance the technological environment of Mississippi libraries through technology support and services, partnerships, and E-Rate guidance and support. They also seek to strengthen libraries by sharing resources through reading programs and...
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...
The Institute of Museum and Library Services awarded $12,846,590.91 to Florida's Division of Library and Information Services through the Grants to States program (CFDA 45.310) on October 1, 2022 for the period ending September 30, 2024. The funding will support initiatives aligned with Florida's five-year plan to advance lifelong learning, improve access to digitized collections, and strengthen communities. Specific goals include championing workforce development and shared learning...
The New Mexico State Library will use $2.465 million in 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's goals reflect the purposes of the Library Services and Technology Act and include expanding learning and access to information resources for all ages in order to support education, lifelong learning, and digital literacy needs. It also aims to establish interlibrary resource sharing...
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...