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...
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 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 Maryland State Library Agency was awarded a $7,578,622.72 Formula Grant from the Institute of Museum and Library Services (IMLS) Grants to States program (CFDA 45.310) with a period of performance from October 1, 2024 to September 30, 2026. The grant will support the agency's five-year plan for FY 2023-2027, which aims to: 1) enhance the structural capacity of libraries to foster new connections and strengthen their communities; 2) strengthen libraries' institutional capacity to develop a...
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...
The Nebraska Library Commission has been awarded a $3,971,510.60 Formula Grant 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 commission's five-year plan for FY 2023-2027, which aligns with the purposes and priorities of the Library Services and Technology Act (LSTA). Key objectives include: 1) providing all Nebraskans with opportunities for lifelong learning,...
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 Library of Michigan will receive $10,872,130.30 in funding from the Institute of Museum and Library Services (IMLS) Grants to States program (CFDA 45.310) to support its five-year plan for FY 2023-2027. The funds will be used to: 1) provide Michigan libraries with access to collection resources to meet their communities' information needs; 2) offer staff training and resources on library programming and services to support lifelong learning; 3) provide staff training and resources on various...
The Vermont Department of Libraries will use $1.89 million in funding from the Institute of Museum and Library Services' Grants to States program to support its five-year plan for fiscal years 2023 through 2027. The plan's goals reflect the purposes and priorities of the Library Services and Technology Act and include strengthening libraries by delivering community-focused services incorporating updated technologies and best practices; enhancing access to information through convenient access to...
The Rhode Island Office of Library and Information Services received a $3,214,560.60 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 goals of the state's five-year plan for fiscal years 2023-2027, which align with the purposes and priorities of the Library Services and Technology Act (LSTA). Specific objectives include: 1) facilitating access to library materials and information...