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 Library of Virginia will receive $6.5 million under a Formula Grant 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 align with the purposes of the Library Services and Technology Act and include fostering community libraries as lifelong learning centers, facilitating access to information to cultivate an informed public, and supporting the training of library...
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 Colorado State Library will use $4.54 million in Formula Grant 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 are to provide all Colorado residents with access to library services that support education and lifelong learning, share resources statewide to efficiently deliver services to diverse communities, enhance staff skills to advance library services,...
The Maryland State Library received a $3.319 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 to support library services through April 30, 2023. Funding will support goals to strengthen library institutional capacity, improve access to information, support lifelong learning, and foster economic development. Sub-awards were provided to 23 local libraries across Maryland for purposes such as...
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 Alabama Public Library Service received a $4.45 million Formula Grant award 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 strengthening staff capacity and expertise through training, supporting literacy programs and services for various populations, and increasing access to electronic resources. Key services include equipment upgrades for 11 sub-awardees,...
The Colorado State Library will use $1,219,033.33 in Grants to States funding from the Institute of Museum and Library Services (CFDA 45.310) to support the goals of their five-year plan for FY 2023-2027. The key goals include: 1) ensuring all Colorado residents have access to library services that support educational achievement and lifelong learning; 2) enabling Colorado libraries to share resources, expertise, and systems statewide for efficient and effective service delivery; 3) continuously...
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 Connecticut State Library will use $2.775 million in Formula Grant funding from the Institute of Museum and Library Services' Grants to States program (CFDA 45.310) to support digital inclusion and equitable library services through December 2022. Funding will help communities respond to pandemic needs while advancing the library's five-year strategic plan goals. Initiatives will bolster libraries as community anchors through partnerships, programming on seven literacies, and institutional...