Formula Grant LS260810OLS26
- The Alabama Public Library Service received a $4.45 million Formula Grant award from the Institute of Museum and Library Services under the Grants to States program (CFDA 45.310) to support its five-year plan for fiscal years 2023 through 2027. The plan focuses on strengthening staff capacity and expertise through training, supporting literacy programs and services for various populations, and increasing access to electronic resources. Key services include equipment upgrades for 11 sub-awardees,...
- The Institute of Museum and Library Services awarded the Alabama Public Library Service $3.072 million under the Grants to States program (CFDA 45.310) on April 8, 2021 to complete projects by September 30, 2022. The funding will support equipment upgrades at the Alabama Public Library Service and 17 additional sub-awardees across Alabama to strengthen digital inclusion and library services in responding to pandemic impacts. The Grants to States program aims to provide access to information...
- The Public Library Service of Alabama was awarded a $4.11 million Formula Grant from the Institute of Museum and Library Services under the Grants to States program (CFDA 45.310) to support its five-year plan for fiscal years 2018 through 2022. The plan focuses on strengthening public library capacity, expertise, and governance; supporting library programs, services, collections, and partnerships; and providing information access to all populations. Under the award, the Public Library Service...
- Federal Grant Award Summary The Institute of Museum and Library Services (IMLS) awarded the Arkansas State Library $3.27 million through the Grants to States formula grant program (CFDA 45.310) effective October 1, 2025, through September 30, 2027. This funding supports implementation of Arkansas's five-year strategic plan (FY 2023-2027) aligned with the Library Services and Technology Act (LSTA) priorities. The award enables the state library to deliver four primary categories of services:...
- Federal Grant Award Summary The State Library Louisiana received a formula grant award of $4,122,522.73 from the Institute of Museum and Library Services (IMLS) under the Grants to States program (CFDA 45.310), effective October 1, 2025 through September 30, 2027. The award supports implementation of Louisiana's Five-Year Plan for FY 2023-2027 aligned with the Library Services and Technology Act (LSTA). The State Library will deploy these funds to enhance information access across multiple...
- Federal Grant Award Summary The Mississippi Library Commission received a $3.18 million Formula Grant from the Institute of Museum and Library Services (IMLS) under the Grants to States program (CFDA 45.310), effective October 1, 2025, through September 30, 2027. This award supports the Commission's Five-Year Plan (FY 2023-2027) aligned with the Library Services and Technology Act (LSTA) priorities. The funding enables the Commission to deliver five key categories of products and services: (1)...
- Summary of Federal Formula Grant Award The Institute of Museum and Library Services (IMLS) awarded Florida's Division of Library and Information Services $14.76 million through the Grants to States program (CFDA 45.310) for the period October 1, 2025, through September 30, 2027. These funds support the implementation of Florida's Five-Year Plan (FY 2023-2027) aligned with the Library Services and Technology Act (LSTA), enabling the state to deliver library initiatives and services across...
- Federal Grant Award Summary The Hawaii Office of the State Librarian received a $2.32 million Formula Grant award from the Institute of Museum and Library Services (IMLS) under the Grants to States program (CFDA 45.310), effective October 1, 2025, through September 30, 2027. These funds support the Hawaii State Public Library System's Five-Year Plan (FY 2023-2027) aligned with the Library Services and Technology Act (LSTA) priorities. Key products and services delivered include: robust...
- Federal Grant Award Summary The Montana State Library received a Formula Grant of $2.16 million from the Institute of Museum and Library Services (IMLS) under the Grants to States program (CFDA 45.310), awarded October 1, 2025, with a performance period through September 30, 2027. The grant supports implementation of the Library's Five-Year Plan for FY 2023-2027, aligned with the Library Services and Technology Act (LSTA). The funded initiatives aim to ensure all Montanans have equitable...
- The Alabama Public Library Service (APLS) received a $100,000 Project Grant award from the Institute of Museum and Library Services (IMLS) under the National Leadership Grants (NLG) program (CFDA 45.312) to expand an existing WiFi hotspot lending program in 14 rural counties in Alabama from November 1, 2021 to October 31, 2022. APLS aims to increase reliable internet access in these counties marked by high poverty and low household connectivity through distributing WiFi hotspots for patron...
Federal Grant Award Summary The Institute of Museum and Library Services (IMLS) awarded $4.45 million to the Public Library Service Alabama (APLS) under the Grants to States program (CFDA 45.310) on October 1, 2025, with a performance period extending through September 30, 2027. This formula grant supports implementation of Alabama's Five-Year Plan (FY 2023-2027) aligned with the Library Services and Technology Act (LSTA). The award enables APLS to deliver three primary categories of products and services: (1) training, continuing education, and networking opportunities to strengthen library staff expertise and board effectiveness; (2) library programs, services, and collections that promote literacy and learning while serving children, youth, adults, families, and underserved populations; and (3) statewide access to electronic resources, cooperative services, and enabling technology that enhance information access for all Alabama residents. APLS administers these federal funds through competitive subawards and cooperative agreements with local library systems and library cooperatives across Alabama, enabling targeted implementation of strategic priorities. Supported initiatives include equipment upgrades, WiFi hotspot lending programs for rural counties, digital inclusion improvements, and technological infrastructure enhancements. The formula grant structure provides predictable, recurring annual allotments throughout the five-year plan period, allowing Alabama to sustain comprehensive library development initiatives that address workforce development, institutional capacity building, lifelong learning, and community engagement across the state's public library network.
Mod # | Description | ReasonForModification | Federal Obligation | Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Not listed | $2.9m | 3/25/26 |