August 2025 - Michlib-l

Teen Programs
by JC Wheeler Public Library 13 Aug '25

13 Aug '25

Hi all! This year my library is trying to build up our teen group. I will be having some performers coming out and spending some money to attempt to make our programs more appealing. But now, I am stuck on when I should offer these programs. Do you have a certain day and time that works best for your teens? Right now, our groups are on Mondays right after school (we are right across from the school, so the idea is, they could just walk over when school gets out), but I am now thinking of sports, games, practices, etc. If you could share any tips or thoughts I would be greatly appreciative. Abbie LaFountaine JC Wheeler Library PO Box 226 1576 S. Main Martin, MI 49070 269-672-7875 “This week I've been reading a lot and doing little work. That's the way things ought to be. That's surely the road to success.” ― Anne Frank, The Diary of a Young Girl<https://www.goodreads.com/work/quotes/3532896>

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Fwd: Correction - GOLMCON (Guild of Library Makers Conference) - Friday, September 12, 2025
by Michael McEvoy 13 Aug '25

13 Aug '25

Hey all, we got some dates wrong in the last email. We are a small (but mighty) team so please forgive the error. We promise this email contains all the important dates and they are correct. Important (and correct) dates and times: Conference day: Friday, September 12th starting at 9am (doors at 8:30am) Registration Deadline: Friday, August 29th Please see updated and corrected conference information at the link below: GOLMCON 2025 Annual Conference Information <https://docs.google.com/document/d/1exQPKk6EJ6fTq-LoJNM0WlmorCnWqIUvEnxUeSL…> *Register for GOLMCON 2025* <https://forms.gle/jTqQ2nS75epR6rwj6> *Matt Grayvin* - GOLM Lead Organizer - guildoflibrarymakers(a)gmail.com Makerspace Manager - Rochester Hills Public Library Join GOLM on our Discord here <https://discord.com/invite/3wRJEph4hn> or QR code below: [image: image.png]

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Michigan Humanities informational webinar happening Thursday
by Estee Schlenner 12 Aug '25

12 Aug '25

Good afternoon, I wanted to alert you all to an upcoming informational webinar that Michigan Humanities is hosting this Thursday, August 14, from 10–11 a.m. During this time, we’ll provide updates on what's happening at the organization and the current status of our grants and programs, followed by a Q&A. Please register to attend and receive a recording of the webinar HERE<https://us02web.zoom.us/meeting/register/OE7RHKMQSVes5Tarc50sFQ>. We will be capping registration at 100 people, but still have plenty of spots open! We will also be sharing the recording on our website and social media next week if you are unable to attend. Please reach out with any questions! Best, Estee Estee Schlenner (she/her/hers) Communications Officer | eschlenner(a)mihumanities.org<mailto:eschlenner@mihumanities.org> | LinkedIn<https://www.linkedin.com/in/estee-schlenner-b4645a187/> Connecting, Sharing, Growing [A blue and white badge with gold ribbon Description automatically generated] Michigan Humanities 2364 Woodlake Drive, Suite 100 Okemos, MI 48864 517-372-7770 ext. 665 Website<http://michiganhumanities.org> | Facebook<https://www.facebook.com/MichiganHumanities> | Instagram<https://www.instagram.com/mihumanities/?hl=en> Mission: Bringing people together through stories, histories, cultures, and conversations.

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Library of Michigan Public Library Financial Management - 4th Cohort application open!
by Reish, Karren (MDE) 12 Aug '25

12 Aug '25

The 4th round of the Public Library Financial Management Cohort is open! We are pleased to be able to bring back the cohort for 2025/2026. If you have managerial financial responsibilities and want to learn more about public library financial management, please review the information below and sign up! The Library of Michigan works to provide library specific administrative training for public library staff. As part of this goal, LM is working with the University of Georgia's Carl Vinson Institute of Government to provide a public library financial management certificate program for a cohort of up to 30 public library staff members. Recommended participants may be public library directors, budget administrators, or other public library staff with managerial financial management responsibilities. This 4th round of the cohort is a 9-month series of classes focused on governmental financial accounting and policy development. The cohort does NOT include software or basic accounting instruction. The Library Financial Management Certification Program includes 6 online courses noted below and 16 instructor sessions and topical LM presentations. Participants are expected to complete all classes and attend all sessions/presentations. Courses * Budgeting for Libraries * Purchasing * Governmental Accounting for Libraries * Internal Control for Libraries * Payroll Administration * Writing Financial Policies The Library of Michigan is underwriting the program costs. You can find more information on the cohort and classes as well as the application link and agreement form here<https://www.michigan.gov/libraryofmichigan/libraries/ce/financialmanagement…>. The application deadline is Monday, September 8th. If you have any questions, please feel free to contact me. Karren Reish Library Grants Coordinator Library of Michigan 517-241-0021 / www.mi.gov/lsta<http://www.mi.gov/lsta> [cid:image002.png@01DC0BA8.9EFCA140] Nourishing Michigan's Future during the summer! Find a Summer Food Service Program site nearest you and encourage Michigan's children to Meet Up and Eat Up! Michigan.gov/MeetUpEatUp<http://www.michigan.gov/meetupeatup>. [Michigan.gov/Vote logo Description automatically generated]<https://mvic.sos.state.mi.us/> Get personalized voter information on early voting and other topics at Michigan.gov/Vote<https://mvic.sos.state.mi.us/>.

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Children's Materials Take 2
by Becky Hall 12 Aug '25

12 Aug '25

Hi everyone, Let's try this again. My link didn't share the whole folder last time. My apologies. Below is the correct link. The Farmington Community Library has some children's materials available. These items will need to be picked up from our downtown location on Liberty Street. All of the items can be viewed in a Google Drive folder. I've provided a link below. Or I've listed them here as well. Once items are spoken for, I remove them from the Google Drive folder. So, if you check the folder and it's empty, it means the materials have all been claimed. Thanks! https://drive.google.com/drive/folders/1KATKJTrOSB1t4_pnWlVDlSH4fSFzToEJ?us… Foam Pieces & Stickers - an assortment, some are stickers and some are not Lacing Numbers - These need more laces Magnetic Farm Puzzles - These are a bit scratched and show some wear, but they work well Magnetic Jungle Puzzles - same as above for these Magnetic Letters Magnetic Numbers Magnets Shape Sorter with Keys Triangle Puzzle Set Becky Hall Information Services Specialist // FCL Farmington Email: rebecca.hall(a)farmlib.org<mailto:rebecca.hall@farmlib.org> Tel: (248) 553-0321 ext. 222 Web: www.farmlib.org Farmington Community Library | One Library, Two Locations [Farmington Community Library's logo. The logomark is three location icons formatted as an open book. The type reads "FCL" in a typewriter font next to the logomark.]FCL Farmington Hills | 32737 W. 12 Mile Rd.<https://www.google.com/maps/place/Farmington+Community+Library/@42.4979744,…> FCL Farmington | 23500 Liberty St.<https://www.google.com/maps/place/Farmington+Community+Library/@42.4643366,…>

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Children's Materials Available
by Becky Hall 12 Aug '25

12 Aug '25

Hi everyone, The Farmington Community Library has some children's materials available. These items will need to be picked up from our downtown location on Liberty Street. All of the items can be viewed in a Google Drive folder. I've provided a link below. Or I've listed them here as well. Once items are spoken for, I remove them from the Google Drive folder. So, if you check the folder and it's empty, it means the materials have all been claimed. Thanks! https://drive.google.com/file/d/1gA9hvuHaPtS34z7I1WpjkonSPsTY5w2b/view?usp=… Foam Pieces & Stickers - an assortment, some are stickers and some are not Lacing Numbers - These need more laces Magnetic Farm Puzzles - These are a bit scratched and show some wear, but they work well Magnetic Jungle Puzzles - same as above for these Magnetic Letters Magnetic Numbers Magnets Shape Sorter with Keys Triangle Puzzle Set Becky Hall Information Services Specialist // FCL Farmington Email: rebecca.hall(a)farmlib.org<mailto:rebecca.hall@farmlib.org> Tel: (248) 553-0321 ext. 222 Web: www.farmlib.org Farmington Community Library | One Library, Two Locations [Farmington Community Library's logo. The logomark is three location icons formatted as an open book. The type reads "FCL" in a typewriter font next to the logomark.]FCL Farmington Hills | 32737 W. 12 Mile Rd.<https://www.google.com/maps/place/Farmington+Community+Library/@42.4979744,…> FCL Farmington | 23500 Liberty St.<https://www.google.com/maps/place/Farmington+Community+Library/@42.4643366,…>

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Invitation to Register for Genealogy Related Workshop: "Solving Your Picture Problems" by Allyson Maughan
by Hope Siasoco 12 Aug '25

12 Aug '25

Dear Michlib-L Colleagues, Note: Please excuse the cross-posting. The Pinckney Library cordially invites you, your friends, and family, to attend an upcoming In Person and Zoom Genealogy Related Workshop - "Solving Your Picture Problems" by Allyson Maughan, on Wednesday, August 20th at 6:30pm. *Description: *Solving Your Picture Problems - Pictures tell a brilliant story about our ancestors. But what do we do when pictures have problems! No writing on the back? Too many conflicting names and dates? Unfamiliar faces? Come learn the antidote to these dilemmas and finally use those pictures in your research. Key Learning Objectives: 1. Why would you use pictures in family history research? 2. How to sort family pictures. 3. How to overcome problems with family pictures such as: * No written information on the back * Conflicting information written on the back * Partial information written on the back 4. How to use pictures in your family history. *Register in advance for this presentation:* https://us02web.zoom.us/meeting/register/tqQVrtW1SsOPQtORcKOcnA *NOTE:* This is a hybrid presentation--In Person and via Zoom. The presenter will be on Zoom. Registrants will be asked to choose if they will attend In Person in the Pinckney Library (125 Putnam St., Pinckney, MI 48169) or via Zoom. You may register yourself or a group. You will be asked on the registration form how many people will be attending. After registering, you will receive a confirmation email containing information about joining the meeting. For more information or for questions, please contact Hope Siasoco at hsiasoco(a)pinckneylibrary.org or call the library at 734-878-3888. We very much look forward to seeing you then! Sincerely, Hope Siasoco Library Director ------------------------------ She/Her Pinckney Community Public Library 125 Putnam St. Pinckney, MI 48169 Tel: 734-878-2952 Fax: 734-878-2907 Email: hsiasoco(a)pinckneylibrary.org

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Verifying Teen Homeschool Students
by Austin Webberly 12 Aug '25

12 Aug '25

Hi friends! We host many teens after school and have a Teen Space program during after school hours so they can hang out, do homework, etc., and require proof of student status to enter the room. (Examples include school ID, online school profile, class schedule, drivers license/state ID, anything that will show us that they are in grades 7-12.) If any libraries have a similar teen space program or area where students need to show some sort of proof of student status to enter the space, what do you use as proof for homeschool students? Thank you in advance for your help! Austin -- *My work day may differ from yours. Please do not feel obligated to respond outside of your regular working hours.* Currently Reading <https://www.goodreads.com/user/email_signature_destination/21678268?utm_med…> [image: Book Cover] <https://www.goodreads.com/user/email_signature_destination/21678268?utm_med…> [image: Goodreads Logo] <https://www.goodreads.com/?utm_medium=gr_logo&utm_source=email_signature>Get your own email signature <https://www.goodreads.com/user/email_signature_instructions?utm_medium=gyo_…>

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GOLMCON (Guild of Library Makers Conference) - Friday, September 14, 2025
by Michael McEvoy 12 Aug '25

12 Aug '25

Join Us for The Guild of Library Makers Conference (GOLMCON 2025) CONFERENCE SCHEDULE RELEASED Matt Grayvin, lead organizer of GOLM, will kick things off with a welcome and introduction. The day includes three breakout sessions, lunch generously provided by Pita Way, and a keynote address by Juliane Morian, Director of Rochester Hills Public Library. After the keynote, we’ll host a panel discussion on funding your makerspace, followed by closing remarks to wrap up the day. The full presenter schedule with session titles, times, and room locations is listed below. The conference will be held at Rochester Hills Public Library: 500 Olde Towne Rd Rochester, Mi 48307 GOLMCON 2025 Friday, 9/12/25 9:00am - 9:45am Welcome and Introduction 10:00am - 10:45am Breakout Session 1 10:45am - 11:00am Small break 1 11:00am - 11:45am Breakout Session 2 11:45am - 1:00pm Lunch 1:00pm - 1:45pm Breakout Session 3 1:45pm - 2:00pm Small break 2 2:00pm - 2:45pm Keynote 2:45pm - 3:00pm Small break 3 3:00pm - 3:30pm Funding Panel 3:30pm - 3:45pm Conference Wrap-Up Presenter Session Title Breakout Block Room Rae Stoloff Makerspaces and Programming: how to create and support programming with a makerspace. 10:00am - 10:45am MPR Michael McEvoy Safety Considerations for your Makerspace 10:00am - 10:45am Conference Room A Adam Pecar 3D Printing: A Layered Introduction 10:00am - 10:45am Conference Room B Jeff Jimison Retro Redux: Strategies for Digitizing Vintage Media 11:00am - 11:45am MPR Krista Ghazar Cricut for libraries and makerspaces 11:00am - 11:45am Conference Room A Rae Stoloff Textiles! Textiles! Textiles!: How to bring the textile arts to your makerspace. 11:00am - 11:45am Conference Room B Chris Potts Laser Engraving 1:00pm - 1:45pm MPR Mary Robinsion Making Space for Everyone: Accessibility in Library Makerspaces 1:00pm - 1:45pm Conference Room A Eric Berling Taking Your Making to Students: Connecting Classrooms to your Makerspace 1:00pm - 1:45pm Conference Room B GOLMCON 2025 Flyer <https://drive.google.com/file/d/1xiPa60SMiP__JxeD1kAT1GPwdSaqzmNz/view?usp=…> We are excited to invite you to The Guild of Library Makers Conference (GOLMCON 2025), a unique opportunity to explore the evolving role of makerspaces in modern Libraries and how they contribute to fostering creativity, innovation, and community engagement. Date: Friday 9/12/2025 Time: 9:00am - 4:00pm (Doors open at 8:30am) Schedule: To be released closer to event and sent to registrant’s email Location: Rochester Hills Public Library 500 Olde Towne Rd, Rochester, MI 48307 Registration Deadline: Friday 8/1/2025 Cost: Free This conference will bring together Library professionals and makers to share insights, strategies, and success (and failure) stories about incorporating makerspaces into Libraries. Whether you're looking to start a makerspace at your library or enhance an existing one, this event will provide the tools, ideas, and connections you need to succeed. What to Expect: - Expert Speakers: Learn from makerspace professionals about the latest trends and best practices in makerspace development. - Networking: Connect with other Library professionals, share experiences, and explore potential collaborations. - Innovative Solutions: Discover new technologies, resources, and ideas that can transform your Library into a hub of creativity and learning. How to Register: To secure your spot at the conference, please complete the registration form below: Register for GOLMCON 2025 <https://forms.gle/jTqQ2nS75epR6rwj6> Why Attend? Attending this conference will provide you with valuable knowledge to: - How to start or expand your Library's makerspace - Develop engaging makerspace programming for Library users of all ages - Network with peers and makerspace experts - Stay ahead of the curve in Library innovation We look forward to seeing you at The Guild of Library Makers Conference (GOLMCON 2025) and hope you take advantage of this incredible opportunity to enhance your skills and Library offerings! If you have any questions or need assistance with registration, please feel free to contact us at guildoflibrarymakers(a)gmail.com. To aid in attendance, we have included a justification letter for attendance here. <https://docs.google.com/document/d/1FTA7Y5KrUF7kHCQfm4tF05kapfayqAASSuc_w6u…> Matt Grayvin - GOLM Lead Organizer Makerspace Manager - Rochester Hills Public Library Join GOLM on our Discord at this website or QR code below: https://discord.gg/9vRYyXKPrf

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ARSL Grant Opportunities - August
by Reish, Karren (MDE) 12 Aug '25

12 Aug '25

Please see below for upcoming grant opportunities for small and rural libraries collected by the Association for Rural & Small Libraries. Karren Reish Library Grants Coordinator Library of Michigan 517-241-0021 / www.mi.gov/lsta<http://www.mi.gov/lsta> ARSL Grant Opportunities Digest Disclaimer: These grants have been reviewed by ARSL for applicability for rural and small libraries. Information is provided by 3rd party organizations and subject to change without notice. Always review the grantor’s website to ensure full understanding of grant requirements, obligations, and deadlines before applying. Available Grants - National Jerry Kline Community Impact Prize for Public Libraries Important Dates: September 15 Geographic Scope: All U.S. Public Libraries Opportunity Criteria/Synopsis: The Jerry Kline Community Impact Prize, developed in partnership between Gerald M. Kline Family Foundation and Library Journal, was created in 2019 to recognize the public library as a vital community asset. When libraries, civic entities, organizations, and the people they serve become close partners, their communities thrive. One winning library will receive $250,000 in unfettered grant monies and will also be profiled in the March 2026 issue of Library Journal and online. Honorable mentions may also be named. The winning library will be identified based on the degree of its impact on the community in the following key areas: · Engagement with local government to support the service area's defined goals * Engagement with the community to develop library services * Community recognition * Inclusive service that supports broad community interests * Leadership development to perpetuate the library's organizational strength and dynamism * Environmental sustainability and leadership in sustainable thinking * Inventiveness as exemplified by one of the library's services which is particularly original, both strategically and tactically * Resilience in the face of challenges Application Requirements: · Nominator (nominations submitted by civic officials or other significant individuals external to the library are welcome) · Library data: population in service area, physical area served, per capita expenditure, number of patrons served, number of FTE, hours of volunteer service contributed to the library each year, types of existing funding sources with their relative percentages within total funding, and days and hours open per week. · Multiple author submissions are permitted. Please indicate whether AI was used significantly in the development of the application. · Detailed answers to criteria-focused questions. · Three letters of support from community partners and/or civic leaders, with at least one from an elected official. · Optional: Supporting materials such as photographs/images of the library and surrounding community; press coverage, brief videos (not exceed three minutes), etc. These materials are NOT REQUIRED and may or may not be reviewed in the evaluation process. Reporting Requirements: None listed Grant Information<http://arsl.memberclicks.net/message2/link/0bacfabb-b426-40d6-a3a3-e4a41f81…> Grant Application<http://arsl.memberclicks.net/message2/link/0bacfabb-b426-40d6-a3a3-e4a41f81…> I Partner With My Public Library Award Important Dates: Nominations will be accepted through the end of August, and winners will be notified by October 15, with a public awards ceremony occurring in November, 2025. Awardees will be publicly celebrated on the Let’s Move in Libraries webpage in perpetuity. Geographic Scope: Any public library partner, anywhere in the world, is eligible. Opportunity Criteria/Synopsis: Every Summer, the I Partner With My Public Library Award invites you to recognize the accomplishments of exceptional partners. Each year, 10 are honored at an online ceremony held in their honor. Application Requirements: Brief application including community need being addressed, community impact and relationships with partner organizations. Reporting Requirements: None Listed Grant Information<http://arsl.memberclicks.net/message2/link/0bacfabb-b426-40d6-a3a3-e4a41f81…> Grant Application<http://arsl.memberclicks.net/message2/link/0bacfabb-b426-40d6-a3a3-e4a41f81…> The Pilcrow Foundation’s Children’s Book Project Program Grants Important Dates: Annual application deadlines for grant cycles are April 1 and October 1 (postmark date). Grants will be awarded and grant recipients will be posted by April 15 and October 15. Geographic Scope: Libraries must be located in a rural area within the 50 United States, have a limited operating budget, have an active children’s department, and raise $200-$400 through a local sponsor. Libraries with total operating budgets of less than $50,000 will receive funding priority; however, town libraries with total operating budgets over $150,000 may also apply for grants. Opportunity Criteria/Synopsis: The Pilcrow Foundation, a national non-profit public charity, provides a 2-to-1 match to rural public libraries that receive a grant through its Children’s Book Project and contribute $200-$400 through a local sponsors for the purchase of up to $1,200 worth (at retail value) of new, quality, hardcover children’s books. The Pilcrow Foundation provides a list of over 500 quality hardcover children’s books from which Children’s Book Project grant recipients can select books best suited for their community. The book list includes award-winning and star-reviewed titles from educational and literary organizations. Application Requirements: A brief application can be completed online or via mail. Application requests library details, children’s programming and circulation, budget details, and matching funds information. Reporting Requirements: All grant recipients are required to submit a one-page narrative report within 6 weeks of receiving the new books. Grant Information<http://arsl.memberclicks.net/message2/link/0bacfabb-b426-40d6-a3a3-e4a41f81…> Grant Application<http://arsl.memberclicks.net/message2/link/0bacfabb-b426-40d6-a3a3-e4a41f81…> T-Mobile Hometown Grants Important Dates: Applications will be open quarterly with the following schedule: Spring Applications open January–March; Summer Applications open April–June; Fall Applications open July–September 30; and Winter Applications open October–December. Geographic Scope: Small U.S. Towns. The project must be located in towns with less than 50,000 people and should provide a community benefit where it might otherwise be difficult to secure funding. Opportunity Criteria/Synopsis: T-Mobile is committing up to $25 million through 2026 to support small towns, villages, and territories across America by funding community projects to jumpstart projects and build stronger communities. The T-Mobile Hometown Grants program funds projects to build, rebuild, or refresh community spaces that help foster local connections in your town. Projects should be shovel-ready, physical builds or improvements that can be completed within 12 months of receiving Hometown Grants funding. Examples of eligible projects include but are not limited to adaptive uses of older and historic buildings into community gathering spaces, improvements to outdoor parks or trails, and technology projects for the public library. Funds may not be used for engineering and architectural plans or fees, salaries or annual operating expenses, or reimbursement for projects that have already been completed. Application Requirements: 3-5 page proposal must include plans, budget, timeline, anticipated impact, and up to five letters of support. Reporting Requirements: Selected winners will provide status updates on their projects at 6 and 12 months. Plans must be able to be executed within 12 months of receiving funds. Grant Information<http://arsl.memberclicks.net/message2/link/0bacfabb-b426-40d6-a3a3-e4a41f81…> Grant Application<http://arsl.memberclicks.net/message2/link/0bacfabb-b426-40d6-a3a3-e4a41f81…> American Heart Association Social Impact Funds Important Dates: Open year-round Geographic Scope: Support is available throughout the U.S., including Puerto Rico, with some opportunities focusing on the following target locations: · Los Angeles, Oakland, San Francisco, and San Jose, CA * The west coast of Florida and southwest Florida * Atlanta, GA * Communities throughout Hawaii * Chicago, IL * Baltimore, MD * Boston, MA * Detroit and Flint, MI * The Twin Cities, MN * New York City * Philadelphia and Reading, PA * Houston, TX * Communities throughout Utah * Seattle, WA * Communities throughout West Virginia * Washington, DC. Opportunity Criteria/Synopsis: The Social Impact Funds comprise an impact-focused venture program that supports organizations tackling social drivers of health so that more people have the opportunity to live longer, healthier lives. We fill a critical gap in the financial ecosystem for traditionally overlooked and underfunded nonprofit organizations. Through purposeful funding, we catalyze solutions that overcome barriers to health care, food security, and economic empowerment. · Health Care Access & Quality - Overcoming barriers to high-quality, affordable, accessible health care that is age, gender and culturally appropriate. * Food Security - Increasing access to healthy, affordable food via mobile markets, food hubs, food as medicine and more. * Economic Empowerment - Promoting economic health through skill upleveling, financial literacy, violence prevention, housing support and more. Selections are based on the strength of four factors: · Demonstrated ability to drive change in under-resourced communities. * Strength and quality of team, program design and operational plan. * A meaningful and trusted connection to the target community. * Potential to scale and achieve sustainability for maximum health impact. Application Requirements: A few short paragraphs about the health challenge, how you are addressing it, the expected impact/outcomes and the program/project budget. There are no required documents, but there is a space to upload supporting materials. Reporting Requirements: Each funded organization is paired with a Social Impact Funds principal. Quarterly check-ins are used to review progress to goals and provide feedback and advice. Organizations are connected with the Association’s vast data resources and network of experts as additional supports in navigating challenges and accelerating impact. Grant Information<http://arsl.memberclicks.net/message2/link/0bacfabb-b426-40d6-a3a3-e4a41f81…> Grant Application<http://arsl.memberclicks.net/message2/link/0bacfabb-b426-40d6-a3a3-e4a41f81…> Available Grants - Regional Land O’Lakes Community Vitality Grants Important Dates: Open September 1-September 30. Award letters and checks sent in November/December. Geographic Scope: Be a 501(c)(3) public charity, school, or unit of government located in the following areas: · East Region: Delaware, Maryland, New Jersey, New York, Pennsylvania, Virginia, and West Virginia. * West Region: 6 California counties—Tulare, Kings, Fresno, Glenn, Butte, and Riverside Opportunity Criteria/Synopsis: Organizations may apply for grants ranging from $1,000 to $20,000 (average grant awarded is typically between $5,000 to $10,000). Organizations supporting rural communities are prioritized. This grant is intended to support the vibrancy of rural communities. Applicants from organizations headquartered in rural towns with less than 50,000 residents are welcome to apply. Applicants located in a town or small city with 50,000-200,000 residents that are 1) not a suburb that’s part of a larger urban area and 2) are located in a primarily rural county are also eligible to apply. Program examples: · Hunger Relief—Organizations committed to fighting food insecurity and increasing food accessibility o Food shelves/pantries * Community gardens and local food systems * Community Vitality- Organizations committed to strengthening community resources and opportunities, especially in rural areas o 4-H, FFA, and ag education programs * Schools and educational institutions * Economic development programs Application Requirements: · Priority is given to organizations primarily focused on rural communities, per OMB definitions (see application for definition) * Referral from a Land O’Lakes member-owner enhances application (not required). * Current 501c3 Public Charity tax exempt nonprofit status through the Internal Revenue Service required. Reporting Requirements: None listed Grant Information<http://arsl.memberclicks.net/message2/link/0bacfabb-b426-40d6-a3a3-e4a41f81…> Grant Application (OPENS IN SEPTEMBER)<http://arsl.memberclicks.net/message2/link/0bacfabb-b426-40d6-a3a3-e4a41f81…> SpartanNash Foundations’ Local Hunger, Heroes, and Hope Grant Important Dates: Friday, Sept. 12, 2025 Friday, Dec. 12, 2025 Geographic Scope: Organizations within a 30-mile radius of company facilities in FL, GA, IN, IA, MD, MI, MN, NE, NC, ND, OH, OK, SD, TX, VA, WI Opportunity Criteria/Synopsis: Grants of typically $5,000 - $30,000 for these program focus areas: · Hunger: Programs that reduce food waste, fight food insecurity, and expand health and nutrition access and education * Heroes: Programs that support U.S. military servicemembers, Veterans and their families; community leaders including teachers, law enforcement, firefighters, healthcare workers and blood donors; SpartanNash frontline heroes and Associate volunteers; and disaster relief efforts * Hope: Programs that support career training and pathways, a more sustainable environment, and engagement and belonging Application Requirements: Friends of and Library Foundations with 501c3 status may apply. Application requires a cover letter, proposal narrative, staff and board details, budget, financials and IRS documents. Reporting Requirements: None listed Grant Information<http://arsl.memberclicks.net/message2/link/0bacfabb-b426-40d6-a3a3-e4a41f81…> Grant Application<http://arsl.memberclicks.net/message2/link/0bacfabb-b426-40d6-a3a3-e4a41f81…> Quick Read The 3 Pillars of a New, Emerging Rural Funding Landscape (August 4, 2025) For too long, the overriding question has been why national philanthropy was leaving rural communities out. Recently, particularly in the past five years, rural champions in national philanthropy, enterprising, place-based foundations and innovative intermediaries have begun to create the multilevel collaborative infrastructure required to end the rural philanthropy gap. View Inside Philanthropy Article<http://arsl.memberclicks.net/message2/link/0bacfabb-b426-40d6-a3a3-e4a41f81…> Fundraising Resources EBSCO Grants & Funding Sources Refreshed website listing grant writing resources and grants for libraries, schools, literacy programs, and grants provided by EBSCO. EBSCO Grants & Funding Sources Page<http://arsl.memberclicks.net/message2/link/0bacfabb-b426-40d6-a3a3-e4a41f81…> Top 5 Grant Writing Tips for Rural Leaders (First Article Free) Writing a successful grant application is about more than filling out forms; it’s about telling your community’s story in a way that resonates with funders. Whether you're new to grant writing or just looking to strengthen your next proposal, these tips can help you put your best foot forward. Note: The first article you read on the Center for Rural Affairs website is free; additional articles may be behind a paywall. Top 5 Grant Writing Tips for Rural Leaders<http://arsl.memberclicks.net/message2/link/0bacfabb-b426-40d6-a3a3-e4a41f81…> Resource Rural Storytelling Resource Rural’s National Hub is working with partners across the country to enable rural and Indigenous communities to access federal dollars. Their work focuses on documenting and sharing stories by working directly with local organizations to identify stories and talk with local people to hear in their own voice why they’ve taken on this work and what they’ve achieved in their community. By documenting and sharing these stories, Resource Rural will ensure communities and local people see that their contributions are recognized and valued, and that more people learn about the inspiring ways in which rural and Indigenous people are using federal investments to make the places they live in and love stronger. 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Simply upload your nonprofit’s leadership demographics and either an audited financial statement or Form 990 / Form 990-EZ / Form 990-PF / Form 990-N About Candid Gold Transparency Seal<http://arsl.memberclicks.net/message2/link/0bacfabb-b426-40d6-a3a3-e4a41f81…> [Image] Contact Info: The Association for Rural & Small Libraries PO BOX 33731, Seattle, WA, 98133 (206) 453-3579 info(a)arsl.org<http://arsl.memberclicks.net/message2/link/0bacfabb-b426-40d6-a3a3-e4a41f81…> Cathy Lancaster Youth Services Coordinator Library of Michigan 702 W. Kalamazoo St. Lansing, MI 48915 My Pronouns: She/Her/Hers - See www.mypronouns.org<http://www.mypronouns.org/> to learn more. 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Cathy Lancaster Youth Services Coordinator Library of Michigan 702 W. Kalamazoo St. Lansing, MI 48915 My Pronouns: She/Her/Hers - See www.mypronouns.org<http://www.mypronouns.org/> to learn more. LancasterC5(a)michigan.gov<mailto:LancasterC5@michigan.gov> | 517-335-8129 | www.mi.gov/libraryofmichigan<http://www.mi.gov/libraryofmichigan> Follow us: Facebook<https://www.facebook.com/libraryofmichigan/> | Twitter<https://twitter.com/libraryofmich> | Instagram<https://www.instagram.com/libraryofmichigan/> Join the MiYouth<https://lists.mcls.org/mailman/listinfo/miyouth> Listserv, created for Michigan public library staff to share and discuss children and teen programming and services. [cid:image001.png@01DC0AD8.D9216390] Nourishing Michigan’s Future during the summer! Find a Summer Food Service Program site nearest you and encourage Michigan’s children to Meet Up and Eat Up! Michigan.gov/MeetUpEatUp<http://www.michigan.gov/meetupeatup>. 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Karren Reish Library Grants Coordinator Library of Michigan 517-241-0021 / www.mi.gov/lsta<http://www.mi.gov/lsta> From: Lancaster, Cathy (MDE) <LancasterC5(a)michigan.gov<mailto:LancasterC5@michigan.gov>> Sent: Monday, August 11, 2025 3:48 PM To: Reish, Karren (MDE) <ReishK(a)michigan.gov<mailto:ReishK@michigan.gov>> Subject: Fw: ARSL Grant Opportunities Digest - August I don't know if you want to pass this along considering the hyperlinks seem to get removed - they appear active now as I prepare this message! Cathy Lancaster Youth Services Coordinator Library of Michigan 702 W. Kalamazoo St. Lansing, MI 48915 My Pronouns: She/Her/Hers - See www.mypronouns.org<http://www.mypronouns.org/> to learn more. 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Please send suspicious emails to abuse(a)michigan.gov<mailto:abuse@michigan.gov> ARSL Home<http://arsl.memberclicks.net/message2/link/0bacfabb-b426-40d6-a3a3-e4a41f81…> | About<http://arsl.memberclicks.net/message2/link/0bacfabb-b426-40d6-a3a3-e4a41f81…> | Join<http://arsl.memberclicks.net/message2/link/0bacfabb-b426-40d6-a3a3-e4a41f81…> | Support<http://arsl.memberclicks.net/message2/link/0bacfabb-b426-40d6-a3a3-e4a41f81…> | ARSL Store<http://arsl.memberclicks.net/message2/link/0bacfabb-b426-40d6-a3a3-e4a41f81…> [Image] ARSL Grant Opportunities Digest Disclaimer: These grants have been reviewed by ARSL for applicability for rural and small libraries. Information is provided by 3rd party organizations and subject to change without notice. Always review the grantor’s website to ensure full understanding of grant requirements, obligations, and deadlines before applying. Available Grants - National Jerry Kline Community Impact Prize for Public Libraries Important Dates: September 15 Geographic Scope: All U.S. Public Libraries Opportunity Criteria/Synopsis: The Jerry Kline Community Impact Prize, developed in partnership between Gerald M. Kline Family Foundation and Library Journal, was created in 2019 to recognize the public library as a vital community asset. When libraries, civic entities, organizations, and the people they serve become close partners, their communities thrive. One winning library will receive $250,000 in unfettered grant monies and will also be profiled in the March 2026 issue of Library Journal and online. Honorable mentions may also be named. The winning library will be identified based on the degree of its impact on the community in the following key areas: * Engagement with local government to support the service area's defined goals * Engagement with the community to develop library services * Community recognition * Inclusive service that supports broad community interests * Leadership development to perpetuate the library's organizational strength and dynamism * Environmental sustainability and leadership in sustainable thinking * Inventiveness as exemplified by one of the library's services which is particularly original, both strategically and tactically * Resilience in the face of challenges Application Requirements: * Nominator (nominations submitted by civic officials or other significant individuals external to the library are welcome) * Library data: population in service area, physical area served, per capita expenditure, number of patrons served, number of FTE, hours of volunteer service contributed to the library each year, types of existing funding sources with their relative percentages within total funding, and days and hours open per week. * Multiple author submissions are permitted. Please indicate whether AI was used significantly in the development of the application. * Detailed answers to criteria-focused questions. * Three letters of support from community partners and/or civic leaders, with at least one from an elected official. * Optional: Supporting materials such as photographs/images of the library and surrounding community; press coverage, brief videos (not exceed three minutes), etc. These materials are NOT REQUIRED and may or may not be reviewed in the evaluation process. Reporting Requirements: None listed Grant Information<http://arsl.memberclicks.net/message2/link/0bacfabb-b426-40d6-a3a3-e4a41f81…> Grant Application<http://arsl.memberclicks.net/message2/link/0bacfabb-b426-40d6-a3a3-e4a41f81…> I Partner With My Public Library Award Important Dates: Nominations will be accepted through the end of August, and winners will be notified by October 15, with a public awards ceremony occurring in November, 2025. Awardees will be publicly celebrated on the Let’s Move in Libraries webpage in perpetuity. Geographic Scope: Any public library partner, anywhere in the world, is eligible. Opportunity Criteria/Synopsis: Every Summer, the I Partner With My Public Library Award invites you to recognize the accomplishments of exceptional partners. Each year, 10 are honored at an online ceremony held in their honor. Application Requirements: Brief application including community need being addressed, community impact and relationships with partner organizations. Reporting Requirements: None Listed Grant Information<http://arsl.memberclicks.net/message2/link/0bacfabb-b426-40d6-a3a3-e4a41f81…> Grant Application<http://arsl.memberclicks.net/message2/link/0bacfabb-b426-40d6-a3a3-e4a41f81…> The Pilcrow Foundation’s Children’s Book Project Program Grants Important Dates: Annual application deadlines for grant cycles are April 1 and October 1 (postmark date). Grants will be awarded and grant recipients will be posted by April 15 and October 15. Geographic Scope: Libraries must be located in a rural area within the 50 United States, have a limited operating budget, have an active children’s department, and raise $200-$400 through a local sponsor. Libraries with total operating budgets of less than $50,000 will receive funding priority; however, town libraries with total operating budgets over $150,000 may also apply for grants. Opportunity Criteria/Synopsis: The Pilcrow Foundation, a national non-profit public charity, provides a 2-to-1 match to rural public libraries that receive a grant through its Children’s Book Project and contribute $200-$400 through a local sponsors for the purchase of up to $1,200 worth (at retail value) of new, quality, hardcover children’s books. The Pilcrow Foundation provides a list of over 500 quality hardcover children’s books from which Children’s Book Project grant recipients can select books best suited for their community. The book list includes award-winning and star-reviewed titles from educational and literary organizations. Application Requirements: A brief application can be completed online or via mail. Application requests library details, children’s programming and circulation, budget details, and matching funds information. Reporting Requirements: All grant recipients are required to submit a one-page narrative report within 6 weeks of receiving the new books. Grant Information<http://arsl.memberclicks.net/message2/link/0bacfabb-b426-40d6-a3a3-e4a41f81…> Grant Application<http://arsl.memberclicks.net/message2/link/0bacfabb-b426-40d6-a3a3-e4a41f81…> T-Mobile Hometown Grants Important Dates: Applications will be open quarterly with the following schedule: Spring Applications open January–March; Summer Applications open April–June; Fall Applications open July–September 30; and Winter Applications open October–December. Geographic Scope: Small U.S. Towns. The project must be located in towns with less than 50,000 people and should provide a community benefit where it might otherwise be difficult to secure funding. Opportunity Criteria/Synopsis: T-Mobile is committing up to $25 million through 2026 to support small towns, villages, and territories across America by funding community projects to jumpstart projects and build stronger communities. The T-Mobile Hometown Grants program funds projects to build, rebuild, or refresh community spaces that help foster local connections in your town. Projects should be shovel-ready, physical builds or improvements that can be completed within 12 months of receiving Hometown Grants funding. Examples of eligible projects include but are not limited to adaptive uses of older and historic buildings into community gathering spaces, improvements to outdoor parks or trails, and technology projects for the public library. Funds may not be used for engineering and architectural plans or fees, salaries or annual operating expenses, or reimbursement for projects that have already been completed. Application Requirements: 3-5 page proposal must include plans, budget, timeline, anticipated impact, and up to five letters of support. Reporting Requirements: Selected winners will provide status updates on their projects at 6 and 12 months. Plans must be able to be executed within 12 months of receiving funds. Grant Information<http://arsl.memberclicks.net/message2/link/0bacfabb-b426-40d6-a3a3-e4a41f81…> Grant Application<http://arsl.memberclicks.net/message2/link/0bacfabb-b426-40d6-a3a3-e4a41f81…> American Heart Association Social Impact Funds Important Dates: Open year-round Geographic Scope: Support is available throughout the U.S., including Puerto Rico, with some opportunities focusing on the following target locations: * Los Angeles, Oakland, San Francisco, and San Jose, CA * The west coast of Florida and southwest Florida * Atlanta, GA * Communities throughout Hawaii * Chicago, IL * Baltimore, MD * Boston, MA * Detroit and Flint, MI * The Twin Cities, MN * New York City * Philadelphia and Reading, PA * Houston, TX * Communities throughout Utah * Seattle, WA * Communities throughout West Virginia * Washington, DC. Opportunity Criteria/Synopsis: The Social Impact Funds comprise an impact-focused venture program that supports organizations tackling social drivers of health so that more people have the opportunity to live longer, healthier lives. We fill a critical gap in the financial ecosystem for traditionally overlooked and underfunded nonprofit organizations. Through purposeful funding, we catalyze solutions that overcome barriers to health care, food security, and economic empowerment. * Health Care Access & Quality - Overcoming barriers to high-quality, affordable, accessible health care that is age, gender and culturally appropriate. * Food Security - Increasing access to healthy, affordable food via mobile markets, food hubs, food as medicine and more. * Economic Empowerment - Promoting economic health through skill upleveling, financial literacy, violence prevention, housing support and more. Selections are based on the strength of four factors: * Demonstrated ability to drive change in under-resourced communities. * Strength and quality of team, program design and operational plan. * A meaningful and trusted connection to the target community. * Potential to scale and achieve sustainability for maximum health impact. Application Requirements: A few short paragraphs about the health challenge, how you are addressing it, the expected impact/outcomes and the program/project budget. There are no required documents, but there is a space to upload supporting materials. Reporting Requirements: Each funded organization is paired with a Social Impact Funds principal. Quarterly check-ins are used to review progress to goals and provide feedback and advice. Organizations are connected with the Association’s vast data resources and network of experts as additional supports in navigating challenges and accelerating impact. Grant Information<http://arsl.memberclicks.net/message2/link/0bacfabb-b426-40d6-a3a3-e4a41f81…> Grant Application<http://arsl.memberclicks.net/message2/link/0bacfabb-b426-40d6-a3a3-e4a41f81…> Available Grants - Regional Land O’Lakes Community Vitality Grants Important Dates: Open September 1-September 30. Award letters and checks sent in November/December. Geographic Scope: Be a 501(c)(3) public charity, school, or unit of government located in the following areas: * East Region: Delaware, Maryland, New Jersey, New York, Pennsylvania, Virginia, and West Virginia. * West Region: 6 California counties—Tulare, Kings, Fresno, Glenn, Butte, and Riverside Opportunity Criteria/Synopsis: Organizations may apply for grants ranging from $1,000 to $20,000 (average grant awarded is typically between $5,000 to $10,000). Organizations supporting rural communities are prioritized. This grant is intended to support the vibrancy of rural communities. Applicants from organizations headquartered in rural towns with less than 50,000 residents are welcome to apply. Applicants located in a town or small city with 50,000-200,000 residents that are 1) not a suburb that’s part of a larger urban area and 2) are located in a primarily rural county are also eligible to apply. Program examples: * Hunger Relief—Organizations committed to fighting food insecurity and increasing food accessibility * Food shelves/pantries * Community gardens and local food systems * Community Vitality- Organizations committed to strengthening community resources and opportunities, especially in rural areas * 4-H, FFA, and ag education programs * Schools and educational institutions * Economic development programs Application Requirements: * Priority is given to organizations primarily focused on rural communities, per OMB definitions (see application for definition) * Referral from a Land O’Lakes member-owner enhances application (not required). * Current 501c3 Public Charity tax exempt nonprofit status through the Internal Revenue Service required. Reporting Requirements: None listed Grant Information<http://arsl.memberclicks.net/message2/link/0bacfabb-b426-40d6-a3a3-e4a41f81…> Grant Application (OPENS IN SEPTEMBER)<http://arsl.memberclicks.net/message2/link/0bacfabb-b426-40d6-a3a3-e4a41f81…> SpartanNash Foundations’ Local Hunger, Heroes, and Hope Grant Important Dates: Friday, Sept. 12, 2025 Friday, Dec. 12, 2025 Geographic Scope: Organizations within a 30-mile radius of company facilities in FL, GA, IN, IA, MD, MI, MN, NE, NC, ND, OH, OK, SD, TX, VA, WI Opportunity Criteria/Synopsis: Grants of typically $5,000 - $30,000 for these program focus areas: * Hunger: Programs that reduce food waste, fight food insecurity, and expand health and nutrition access and education * Heroes: Programs that support U.S. military servicemembers, Veterans and their families; community leaders including teachers, law enforcement, firefighters, healthcare workers and blood donors; SpartanNash frontline heroes and Associate volunteers; and disaster relief efforts * Hope: Programs that support career training and pathways, a more sustainable environment, and engagement and belonging Application Requirements: Friends of and Library Foundations with 501c3 status may apply. Application requires a cover letter, proposal narrative, staff and board details, budget, financials and IRS documents. Reporting Requirements: None listed Grant Information<http://arsl.memberclicks.net/message2/link/0bacfabb-b426-40d6-a3a3-e4a41f81…> Grant Application<http://arsl.memberclicks.net/message2/link/0bacfabb-b426-40d6-a3a3-e4a41f81…> Quick Read The 3 Pillars of a New, Emerging Rural Funding Landscape (August 4, 2025) For too long, the overriding question has been why national philanthropy was leaving rural communities out. Recently, particularly in the past five years, rural champions in national philanthropy, enterprising, place-based foundations and innovative intermediaries have begun to create the multilevel collaborative infrastructure required to end the rural philanthropy gap. View Inside Philanthropy Article<http://arsl.memberclicks.net/message2/link/0bacfabb-b426-40d6-a3a3-e4a41f81…> Fundraising Resources EBSCO Grants & Funding Sources Refreshed website listing grant writing resources and grants for libraries, schools, literacy programs, and grants provided by EBSCO. EBSCO Grants & Funding Sources Page<http://arsl.memberclicks.net/message2/link/0bacfabb-b426-40d6-a3a3-e4a41f81…> Top 5 Grant Writing Tips for Rural Leaders (First Article Free) Writing a successful grant application is about more than filling out forms; it’s about telling your community’s story in a way that resonates with funders. Whether you're new to grant writing or just looking to strengthen your next proposal, these tips can help you put your best foot forward. Note: The first article you read on the Center for Rural Affairs website is free; additional articles may be behind a paywall. 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Resource Rural Storytelling<http://arsl.memberclicks.net/message2/link/0bacfabb-b426-40d6-a3a3-e4a41f81…> Candid Gold Transparency Seal Friends of and Foundations can earn a 2025 Gold Seal of Transparency and gain access to one free year of Foundation Directory Professional ($1,599 annual value). The tools available on Foundation Directory allow you to tap funding opportunities beyond open Requests for Proposals (RFPS) that make up less than 1% of total foundation funding. Digging deeper is critical to your fundraising success. To qualify for the Go for Gold promotion you must be authorized to provide information about a 501(c) (3) nonprofit whose annual revenue or expenses is less than one million dollars and earn, at minimum, a Gold Transparency Seal between February 3 and December 31, 2025. Earning a Seal is quick and easy! 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