The Rhode Island Office of Library and Information Services will use $1,886,131.82 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 2018-2022. The Plan's goals reflect the purposes of the Library Services and Technology Act and include providing access to library materials and information resources through physical and virtual spaces, supporting continuing education for librarians and...
The Rhode Island Office of Library and Information Services will use $2.1 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 focuses on facilitating access to library materials and information resources, supporting librarian and staff continuing education and public programming, and empowering libraries to serve as incubators for economic, educational...
The Rhode Island Office of Library and Information Services was awarded a $2.23 million Formula Grant from the Institute of Museum and Library Services under the Grants to States program (CFDA 45.310) on April 8, 2021 to be completed by September 30, 2022. Funds will be used to expand digital network access, purchase internet accessible devices, and provide technical support services to prevent, prepare for, and respond to coronavirus in Rhode Island libraries. Sub-awards were provided to...
The Connecticut State Library received a $5,231,190.91 Formula Grant award from the Institute of Museum and Library Services (IMLS) under the Grants to States program (CFDA 45.310). The award will be used to support the goals of the library's five-year plan for FY 2023-2027, which reflect the purposes and priorities of the Library Services and Technology Act (LSTA). Key goals include: 1) supporting the library workforce with leadership, learning, and tools to integrate and deepen equal access...
The U.S. Virgin Islands Public Library System received a $208,403 Formula Grant award from the Institute of Museum and Library Services (IMLS) Grants to States program (CFDA 45.310). The funds will be used to support the goals of the library system's five-year plan for FY 2023-2027, which align with the priorities of the Library Services and Technology Act (LSTA). Specific goals include: 1) Promoting literacy and community connection through library services, programs, collections, and...
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 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)...
The Hawaii Office of the State Librarian received a $3,500,162.13 Formula Grant award 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 FY 2023-2027. The funds will be used to enhance the Hawaii State Public Library System's technological infrastructure, virtual collections, lifelong learning resources, innovative service development, and staff training and education. Key initiatives include...
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 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...