A reminder that the Improving Access to Information grant application is due this Thursday, May 27^th, at 5:00 PM EST. For more information, see below.

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The Library of Michigan grants programs are open for 2021! Two grants programs open for applications this year. Detailed information on the grant programs, including timelines, applicant eligibility, and the applications are available at www.michigan.gov/lsta in the respective grant sections. We recommend reading the documentation thoroughly before applying.

Improving Access to Information Grant program

This LSTA grant program is designed to provide public and academic libraries with the opportunity to expand services for learning and access to information and/or to develop library services that provide all users access to information. The intent is to fund one-year projects that improve access to library collections and information. The expected focus will be the improvement in access to library users in one of the three priorities listed below and that align with the LSTA priorities listed in the grant documentation.

Improve access to services & information in areas of literacy.
Improve access to services & information in areas of local history or special collections.
Improve access to information for community users with limited online access, e.g. improving equity through digital inclusion.

The grant period is one year (Oct. 1 - Sept. 30) and funding is from $5,000 to $25,000. Funding is by reimbursement only. Applications are due Thursday, May 27, 2021 by 5:00 PM EST. Eligible applicants are Michigan public libraries that are legally established and currently eligible for state aid or Michigan academic libraries that meet the standards for library service listed in the grant documentation. An application webinar is Thursday, April 8th at 2:00 PM. Registration is on the Improving Access to Information grants page. The grant program is competitive.

Please contact Karren Reish at 517-241-0021 or reishk@michigan.gov with questions on the programs. You can find all related documents at www.michigan.gov/lsta in the respective grant sections. Applications and all accompanying documents are submitted online.

Karren Reish

Library of Michigan

Library Grants Coordinator

517-241-0021