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 Colorado State Library will use $6,100,316.67 in funding from the Institute of Museum and Library Services (IMLS) Grants to States program (CFDA 45.310) to support the goals of their five-year plan for fiscal years 2023-2027. The funding will be used to ensure all Colorado residents have access to library services that support formal educational achievement and lifelong learning, enable Colorado libraries to share resources and systems statewide for efficient service delivery, provide...
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...
The Idaho Commission for Libraries will use $2,307,039.39 in Formula Grant 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 2018 through 2022. The goals aim to build institutional capacity, prepare Idahoans for college and careers, ensure equitable access to information and library services, and support economic and employment development. Specifically, the Commission will address...
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 Utah State Library will use $2.7 million in funding 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. Key goals include ensuring all Utah residents have access to quality information resources through libraries and promoting lifelong learning, literacy, workforce development and digital literacy. Funding will be used from April 2021 through December...
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 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 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 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...