As the state library agency, alabama public library service (apls), will expand an existing hotspot lending program to rural counties marked by high poverty and low household connectivity
Ended Project Grant Awarded Last action
- Award ID
- ARPML250582OMLS22
- Recipient
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Public Library Service Alabama UEI VBP7EE6M4875
- Awarding agency
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Institute of Museum and Library Services
National Foundation on the Arts and Humanities
- Obligated
- $100,000
Award facts
- Assistance listing
- 45.312 National Leadership Grants
- Completion date
- Funding
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- $50,000.00 Federal
- $50,000.00 Non-federal
- Place of performance
- Montgomery, AL 36117, USA
Award details come from USAspending.gov.
About this award
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 use. The funding will allow APLS to improve access to online information for patrons and empower local libraries to maintain connectivity for patrons in the event of future disruptions through proactively maintaining a hotspot lending program.
Description
According to U.S. Census data, alabama lags behind the national average in household broadband connectivity, which is especially true in poor and rural counties. Covid-19 underscored this divide, and the project will work to increase reliable internet service in bibb, chambers, cherokee, chilton, clay, coosa, covington, fayette, franklin, geneva, lawrence, marion, randolph, and winston counties. In doing so, apls seeks to improve patron access to needed information, and empower local libraries to proactively maintain a lifeline to online information in the event of additional disruptions.
Quick answers
Who received award ARPML250582OMLS22?
ARPML250582OMLS22 was awarded to Public Library Service Alabama by Institute of Museum and Library Services (National Foundation on the Arts and Humanities) on November 1, 2021.
How much is award ARPML250582OMLS22 worth?
$100,000 has been obligated on ARPML250582OMLS22: $50,000 in federal funding and $50,000 in non-federal funding.
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