Thanks

Is it appropriate to use the "Friends" organization of a library for the registration EIN  or should I use the library's own EIN?


I'm asking because Crystal Falls District Library does not show up in the grant choices menu on Blackbaud.com grant application website but the "Friends Of..." EIN does show up.....?


Thanks in advance for your answer

Victor Volkman

President

UP Publishers & Authors Association (UPPAA) 


On 5/22/2026 2:15 PM, Lancaster, Cathy (MDE) via Michlib-l wrote:

The application period for the 2026 State Librarian's Excellence Award is now open

 

Application Information

The Library of Michigan Foundation's State Librarian's Excellence Award will be awarded to a library of any type (public, academic, school, special, tribal, etc.), including branch libraries, that exemplifies excellence in customer service. One (1) library in the state of Michigan will receive this prestigious award each year. The recipient library will receive a $3,000 cash prize and a trophy for display in its public area. Two (2) Library of Michigan Foundation Citations of Excellence will be presented and the recipient libraries will each receive $1,000 and a small trophy for display.

 

Deadline
The deadline to apply
is Friday, August 28, 2026. There will be no extensions. Submissions will be accepted online only. Award recipients will be notified in September.

Application details and additional information and critera can be found here: https://www.michigan.gov/libraryofmichigan/about/state-librarian/slea 
The award recipients will be recognized by the State Librarian at the Michigan Library Association Annual Conference awards event on Wednesday, October 28 at the Vibe Credit Union Showplace in Novi, Michigan.

Contact Person
Lori Poznanski-Mason, Administrative Assistant to the State Librarian
Library of Michigan
Email: Poznanskil@Michigan.gov
Phone: 517-335-1518

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