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...
The Library of Virginia has been awarded a $9,743,209.09 Formula Grant by the Institute of Museum and Library Services (IMLS) under the Grants to States program (CFDA 45.310) for the period of October 1, 2024 to September 30, 2026. The funds will support the goals outlined in the Library's five-year plan for FY 2023-2027, which aim to: 1) foster the development of community libraries as centers for lifelong learning and civic engagement; 2) facilitate access to information and cultural...
The Guam Public Library System has been awarded a $245,272 Formula Grant from the Institute of Museum and Library Services (IMLS) under the Grants to States program (CFDA 45.310) for the period of October 1, 2024 to September 30, 2026. The funds will be used to support the goals outlined in the library system's five-year plan for FY 2023-2027, which align with the priorities of the Library Services and Technology Act (LSTA). Key initiatives include: 1) expanding, supporting, and improving...
The Palau Public Library received a $245,924.24 Formula Grant award 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 library's five-year plan for FY 2023-2027, which aligns with the purposes and priorities of the Library Services and Technology Act (LSTA). Key initiatives include: 1) Updating the library's collection, programs, and outreach activities, including collaborations with non-governmental...
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 Louisiana was awarded a $6,178,263.63 Formula Grant by the Institute of Museum and Library Services (IMLS) under the Grants to States program (CFDA 45.310). The funding will support the State Library's goals for fiscal years 2023-2027, which align with the priorities of the Library Services and Technology Act (LSTA). Key focus areas include enhancing access to information, improving library services to meet 21st century needs, and engaging with communities through collective...
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 Joeten Kiyu Public Library, the designated State Library Administrative Agency for the Commonwealth of the Northern Mariana Islands, was awarded a $178,645 Formula Grant under the Institute of Museum and Library Services' (IMLS) Grants to States program (CFDA 45.310). The grant, effective from October 1, 2024 to September 30, 2026, will support the library's five-year plan to: 1) promote literacy and community connection through library services, programs, and partnerships; 2) strengthen...
The Feleti Barstow Public Library in Pago Pago, American Samoa will use $117,040 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. Key initiatives include maintaining, expanding, and promoting technological capacity and literacy programs at the library as well as the ongoing Polynesian Photo Archives joint initiative with the American Samoa Historic...
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...