The Library of Michigan is pleased to announce that the Improving Access to Information grant programs is open for 2023! This LSTA grant program is designed to provide public and academic libraries and library cooperatives 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 increase capacity to provide access to library collections and information for users. The expected focus will be the improvement in access to library users in one of the four 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. * Improve access to services and information for underserved community members by developing new or improving current library programming. 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 Wednesday, May 31st by 5:00 PM EST. Eligible applicants are Michigan public libraries or library cooperatives 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 and are currently accredited by the Higher Learning Commission. A federal Unique Entity Identifier (UEI) number is required to apply. The grant program is competitive. New this year: * The application webinar is required (either through in person attendance or by watching the recording). Application Webinars: Register 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%7C1873d60db4ab43cdb88a08d9fb8e9536%7Cd5fb7087377742ad966a892ef47225d1%7C0%7C0%7C637817412093398409%7CUnknown%7CTWFpbGZsb3d8eyJWIjoiMC4wLjAwMDAiLCJQIjoiV2luMzIiLCJBTiI6Ik1haWwiLCJXVCI6Mn0%3D%7C3000&sdata=4icZR82OwNhRRXVdLuuauevxncur%2BcVX5o3AN4qLQQU%3D&reserved=0> in the Improving Access to Information grant section. * Grant Program Informational webinar - Tuesday, February 28 at 2:00 PM * Application webinar - Applying for the Literacy, Digital Inclusion & Library Programming Priorities - Thursday, March 2 at 1:00 PM * Application webinar - Applying for the Local History or Special Collections Priority - Friday, March 3 at 10:00 AM Detailed information on the grant program, including timeline, applicant eligibility, 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%7C1873d60db4ab43cdb88a08d9fb8e9536%7Cd5fb7087377742ad966a892ef47225d1%7C0%7C0%7C637817412093398409%7CUnknown%7CTWFpbGZsb3d8eyJWIjoiMC4wLjAwMDAiLCJQIjoiV2luMzIiLCJBTiI6Ik1haWwiLCJXVCI6Mn0%3D%7C3000&sdata=4icZR82OwNhRRXVdLuuauevxncur%2BcVX5o3AN4qLQQU%3D&reserved=0> in the Improving Access to Information grant section. Karren Reish Library Grants Coordinator Library of Michigan 517-241-0021, www.michigan.gov/lsta<http://www.michigan.gov/lsta> It's February. It's when we CELEBRATE... Black History Month and Career and Technical Education Month! [Logo Description automatically generated]