The Connecticut State Library will receive $3.165 million in funding from the Institute of Museum and Library Services under the Grants to States program (CFDA 45.310) from October 2021 through September 2023. The funding will support efforts outlined in the State Library's five-year plan to advance two key goals: 1) enhancing the role of libraries as community anchors through increased capacity, partnerships, and programming focused on seven literacies; and 2) improving access to information...
The Connecticut State Library will receive $3.6 million through 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. Funds will support the library's five-year plan to advance the goals of the Library Services and Technology Act, with a focus on supporting the library workforce in integrating social justice, diversity, equity and inclusion practices; strengthening libraries' roles as community anchors...
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...
The Florida Department of State received a $21,943,328.79 Formula Grant award from the Institute of Museum and Library Services (IMLS) under the Grants to States program (CFDA 45.310). The award, effective October 1, 2024 through September 30, 2026, will support the goals of Florida's five-year library services plan for FY 2023-2027. Key focus areas include: 1) championing lifelong learning through library workforce training and shared learning opportunities; 2) advancing access to digitized...
The Indiana State Library received a $8,147,113.64 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 library's five-year plan for FY 2023-2027, which aligns with the purposes and priorities of the Library Services and Technology Act (LSTA). Specifically, the grant will be used to: 1) Provide up-to-date, reliable access to information for all Indiana residents through...
The Maine State Library received a $2,887,333.33 Formula Grant award from the Institute of Museum and Library Services (IMLS) under the 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: 1) Ensure all Maine residents have equitable access to high-quality information resources through libraries, state programs, and statewide resource sharing; 2) Provide the Maine library workforce with equitable access to...
The Vermont Department of Libraries will use a $2,824,263.63 Formula Grant awarded by the Institute of Museum and Library Services (IMLS) under the Grants to States program (CFDA 45.310) to support its five-year strategic plan for FY 2023-2027. The grant will enable the department to strengthen libraries statewide, enhance access to information resources, and foster learning and community development. Specific initiatives include delivering high-quality, community-focused library services,...
The State Library of Iowa was awarded a $4,183,924.24 Formula Grant from the Institute of Museum and Library Services (IMLS) under the Grants to States program (CFDA 45.310). The grant will be used to support the goals of the State Library's five-year plan for FY 2023-2027, which align with the purposes and priorities of the Library Services and Technology Act (LSTA). Key focus areas include: 1) Enhancing the institutional capacity of local libraries across Iowa to deliver high-quality...
The Delaware Division of Libraries received a $3,162,118.19 Formula Grant award from the Institute of Museum and Library Services (IMLS) under the Grants to States program (CFDA 45.310). The funds will be used to support the division's five-year plan for FY 2023-2027, which aligns with the Library Services and Technology Act (LSTA) purposes and priorities. Specifically, the grant will enable the division to: Build strong libraries by ensuring Delaware residents are served by technologically...
The Idaho Commission for Libraries received a $3,965,434.85 Formula Grant award from the Institute of Museum and Library Services (IMLS) under the Grants to States program (CFDA 45.310). The grant will support the goals of the Commission'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 focus areas include: 1) building the institutional capacity of libraries to better serve their communities; 2)...