Joeten-kiyu public library, the designated state library administrative agency for the commonwealth of the northern mariana islands, will use funds to support the goals of their five-year plan for…

The Institute of Museum and Library Services awarded the Joeten Kiyu Public Library, the designated State Library Administrative Agency for the Commonwealth of the Northern Mariana Islands, $118,923 under the Grants to States program (CFDA 45.310) on October 1, 2025, supporting the library's five-year plan for FY 2023–2027 aligned with the Library Services and Technology Act.

The award funds four strategic goals: promoting literacy through library services, programs, collections, and partnerships that serve residents of all ages including underserved populations; strengthening institutional capacity through professional development for library staff, volunteers, and community partners; enhancing and maintaining state library technology infrastructure and assistance; and providing welcoming, safe library environments. The period of performance runs from October 1, 2025, through September 30, 2027, with place of performance in Saipan, Northern Mariana Islands. The Joeten Kiyu Public Library, a U.S. local government entity registered in SAM.gov since 2010, may distribute funds through competitive subawards or cooperative agreements with eligible libraries and consortia to deliver these initiatives to the general public.

Joeten-kiyu public library, the designated state library administrative agency for the commonwealth of the northern mariana islands, will use funds to support the goals of their five-year plan for FY 2023-2027, which reflect the purposes and priorities of the library services and technology act (LSTA). In the northern marianas, specific goals include: 1) promote literate northern mariana islands - library services, programs, collections, and partnerships that promote learning, literacy, and community connection for residents of all ages, including underserved populations; 2) strengthen institutional capacity - professional development opportunities for library staff, volunteers, and community partners enabling them to provide exceptional library programs and services to all residents; 3) enhance and maintain northern mariana islands state library technology - access to technology and assistance using technology to support individuals' needs; and 4) provide welcoming library environments - access to comfortable, welcoming, and safe library environments.