The Library of Michigan is pleased to announce the 2022 Public Library Services Grant program to support public library programming in the areas of literacy, children and teens, and/or technology.
Donor Name: Library of Michigan
State: Michigan
County: All Counties
Type of Grant: Grant
Deadline: 03/07/2022
Size of the Grant: $500 to $2,000
Detail:
The Library of Michigan is intended to help public libraries increase programming opportunities for their communities by funding supplies and materials for library programs in the areas of technology, children or teen programs, or literacy support.
2022 Program Topics
- Literacy Programs – This topic area is for the broad idea of literacy programs, such as ESL, early literacy, financial literacy, health literacy, digital literacy, etc.
- Children & Teen Programs – This topic area is for programs where the primary audience is children or teens, and can include a range of programming areas such as art, STEAM, gaming, summer reading, etc.
- Technology Programs – This topic area is for programs that improve community access to technology, such as digital inclusion, assistive technologies for disabled patrons, etc. Libraries requesting devices that can access the Internet MUST comply with Children’s Internet Protection Act (CIPA) regulations for all Internet accessible grant purchases.
LSTA Priorities
- Programs or services to individuals of diverse geographic, cultural, and socioeconomic backgrounds
- Programs or services to individuals with disabilities, to individuals with limited functional literacy or information skills
- Programs or services expanding services for learning and access to information.
- For each priority, programs that provide support for or include locally underserved populations and/or include concepts of diversity, equity, and inclusion are welcome.
Funding Information
- The grant period is May to September, if funds are available.
- Funding is from $500 to $2,000 per grant. The Library of Michigan will fund as many projects as possible that meet the grant criteria. Funds are distributed by reimbursement ONLY after the grant purchasing is complete.
Eligibility Criteria
- Michigan public libraries that are legally established and eligible for state aid at the time of application.
- Libraries are eligible to submit one application per location.
- Branch location applications must be submitted by the main library as of 2022.
For more information, visit Public Library Services Grant Program.
