The Library of Michigan is pleased to announce American Rescue Plan Act (ARPA) grants! Two grants programs are open for applications, an ARPA Equipment grant and an ARPA Capacity grant. Detailed information on the grant programs, including timelines, applicant eligibility, suggested allowable items lists, and the applications are available at www.michigan.gov/lsta<https://gcc02.safelinks.protection.outlook.com/?url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.michigan.gov%2Flsta&data=04%7C01%7Creishk%40michigan.gov%7C86e3c9c7a783416e759a08d8c47fdb73%7Cd5fb7087377742ad966a892ef47225d1%7C0%7C0%7C637475400712249492%7CUnknown%7CTWFpbGZsb3d8eyJWIjoiMC4wLjAwMDAiLCJQIjoiV2luMzIiLCJBTiI6Ik1haWwiLCJXVCI6Mn0%3D%7C2000&sdata=Xd0rPaFnT8ZAw1mfg8uMYH5I4YHbt1u3QPgwh4dY2dQ%3D&reserved=0> in the respective grant sections. Read the grant documentation thoroughly before applying. ARPA Equipment Grant program This ARPA grant program is designed to assist public libraries through support for outreach equipment to provide safe services, such as outreach vehicles, library kiosks, library lockers, etc. Eligible applicants are legally established Michigan public libraries that are eligible for state aid at the time of application. The grant priorities are: * Increase the capacity of Michigan libraries to safely provide services to community members; * Increase the capacity of Michigan libraries to safely provide content to community members. The grant period is approximately 13 months (September 2021 to September 30, 2022) and funding is from $25,000 to $250,000. Funding is by reimbursement only. Applications are due Thursday, July 15, 2021 by 5:00 PM EST. An application webinar is Tuesday, June 22nd at 2:00 PM. Registration is on the ARPA Equipment grant page. The grant program is competitive. ARPA Capacity Grant program This ARPA grant program is designed to assist public and academic libraries through statewide support for PPE supplies, digital inclusion devices and services, and digital content. Eligible applicants are Michigan library cooperatives established under P.A. 89 of 1977 or Michigan non-profit associations or organizations committed primarily to resource sharing and/or the advancement of statewide or regional library services. The grant priorities are: * Increase the capacity of Michigan public libraries to provide internet access to those community members without access; * Increase the capacity of Michigan libraries to safely provide services to community members; * Increase the capacity of Michigan libraries to safely provide content to community members. The grant period is approximately 13 months (September 2021 to September 30, 2022) and funding is from $250,000 to $2,000,000. Funding is by reimbursement only. Applications are due Thursday, July 15, 2021 by 5:00 PM EST. An application webinar is Tuesday, June 22nd at 10:00 AM. Registration is on the ARPA Capacity grant page. The grant program is competitive. Please contact Karren Reish at 517-241-0021 or reishk@michigan.gov<mailto:reishk@michigan.gov> with questions on the programs. You can find all related documents at www.michigan.gov/lsta<https://gcc02.safelinks.protection.outlook.com/?url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.michigan.gov%2Flsta&data=04%7C01%7Creishk%40michigan.gov%7C86e3c9c7a783416e759a08d8c47fdb73%7Cd5fb7087377742ad966a892ef47225d1%7C0%7C0%7C637475400712259450%7CUnknown%7CTWFpbGZsb3d8eyJWIjoiMC4wLjAwMDAiLCJQIjoiV2luMzIiLCJBTiI6Ik1haWwiLCJXVCI6Mn0%3D%7C2000&sdata=878e664bs6zVcv7pekR3NiaZVe0Ts3SDLnCEIVWeEpM%3D&reserved=0> in the respective grant sections. Applications and all accompanying documents are submitted online and MUST be submitting in full by the deadline. Late or incomplete applications will NOT be accepted. Karren Reish Library of Michigan Library Grants Coordinator 517-241-0021 www.michigan.gov/lsta<http://www.michigan.gov/lsta> www.michigan.gov/sl21<http://www.michigan.gov/sl21> Are you, or do you know, a certified teacher wanting to get back to the classroom? We can help streamline the path back. Please click here<https://gcc02.safelinks.protection.outlook.com/?url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.michigan.gov%2Fmde%2F0%2C4615%2C7-140-5683_14795_83462-556448--%2C00.html&data=04%7C01%7CReishK%40michigan.gov%7Cc7328dd10c5a424f0f5708d90f181de0%7Cd5fb7087377742ad966a892ef47225d1%7C0%7C0%7C637557418557944243%7CUnknown%7CTWFpbGZsb3d8eyJWIjoiMC4wLjAwMDAiLCJQIjoiV2luMzIiLCJBTiI6Ik1haWwiLCJXVCI6Mn0%3D%7C1000&sdata=wV7RXGHi0cRgi%2B5Yoz0myaTwT9byBxiNqSLWyUBOsFo%3D&reserved=0>. [cid:image001.jpg@01D75D26.0DB47670]
