The Montana State Library will use $1.878 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 align with the purposes of the Library Services and Technology Act and include encouraging collaborative efforts among libraries, establishing a cohesive identity for Montana libraries, designing services that address community needs, expanding internet access statewide, and...
The Montana State Library received a $1,081,462.12 Formula Grant award from the Institute of Museum and Library Services (IMLS) under the Grants to States program (CFDA 45.310). The grant funding will be used to support the goals outlined in the library's five-year plan for FY 2023-2027, which align with the purposes and priorities of the Library Services and Technology Act (LSTA). The key goals of the grant are to: 1) provide all Montanans with access to library content, services, and...
The Montana State Library will use $2.24 million in funding from the Institute of Museum and Library Services' Grants to States program to support digital inclusion and library services that help communities respond to the COVID-19 pandemic and related economic needs. Through April 2023, the Library will continue working towards the goals in its five-year plan, including ensuring all Montanans have internet access and that libraries have stable support to provide quality services. Specific...
The Maine State Library will use a $3.56 million Formula Grant award 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 and priorities of the Library Services and Technology Act and include expanding library resource sharing and services for all Maine citizens, improving the Maine library workforce through continuing education and professional development...
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 Library of Michigan will use $7.3 million in Formula Grant funds awarded by the Institute of Museum and Library Services on October 1, 2022 to support its five-year plan through September 30, 2024. The funds will advance the goals of the Library Services and Technology Act Grants to States program (CFDA 45.310), which aims to provide access to information and educational resources across all library types. Specifically, the Library of Michigan will work with Michigan libraries to bolster...
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 Colorado State Library will use $4.89 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 2023 through 2027. 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 Library of Michigan was awarded a $6,981,986.36 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 2018 through 2022. The plan's goals, which align with the purposes of the Library Services and Technology Act, include providing equal access to information resources in various formats to support lifelong learning for Michigan residents, offering access to current library services and training...
The Maryland State Library Agency was awarded a $5,082,198.48 Formula Grant from the Institute of Museum and Library Services' Grants to States program (CFDA 45.310) for the period of October 1, 2022 through September 30, 2024. The funding will support the agency's five-year plan to meet the goals of the Library Services and Technology Act, including enhancing the capacity of libraries to connect and support their communities, strengthening library staff skills and innovation, and improving...