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"Improving Access to Information Grant Program (medium grants)" is currently closed and not accepting applications.
Improving Access to Information Grant Program (medium grants) is sponsored by Library of Michigan (IMLS sub-grantee). This LSTA grant program, supported by IMLS, is designed to provide 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.
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This LSTA grant program is designed to provide 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 increase access to library collections and information. This grant program is competitive.
The Library of Michigan (LM) has limited funding and therefore has limited funds to grant to organizations. LM is pleased to announce eleven Improving Access to Information grants for the 2026/2027 fiscal year. LM received 19 applications from academic and public libraries working to provide further access and services to their students and communities.
The awards total $231,709. The 2026/2027 Grant Overviewlists the applicants and a short description of their project. In 2026, the grant program continued to focus on improving access to information for current or underserved populations.
Successful proposals showed a direct link between the proposed activities and improved access to specific community groups. Documentation is linked below for those considering applying in the future. LM recommends that applicants read the documentation thoroughly before applying.
* 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.
Applicants may propose a project for any of these three 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; or * Programs or services expanding services for learning and access to information.
Applicants should also consider the LSTA legislative priorities listed above.
* Literacy: We are interested in projects that improve participant or user literacy for a range of literacy topics, such as early literacy, financial literacy, digital literacy, media literacy, English as a second language, adult literacy, health literacy, etc. Examples:Supporting media literacy programming for students;Financial literacy training for young adults; or digital literacy training for seniors.
* Digital Access: We are interested in programs or services that increase or improve digital access for users with limited access to the internet and/or knowledge of devices or online resources. Examples:Hot spot or laptop lending programs;Technology training programs focusing on information access;Training on assistive devices for those who have disabilities.
* Local history or special collections: We are interested in projects that engage local communities in the collection, documentation, and preservation of their local histories and experiences. Examples:Preservation and promotion of an existing collection;Collaborating with a local museum to bring together a themed collection;Remediating metadata for an existing digital collection for submission to the Digital Public Library of America.
Within the priorities, successful applications will address ALL the guidelines listed above and the detailed guidelines in the application information packets as well as clearly articulate how the activities will improve access for and have a direct impact on the targeted users. ### APPLICANT ELIGIBILITY Michigan public and academic libraries and library cooperatives.
Public libraries must be legally established and eligible for state aid at the time of application. Academic libraries must be part of a public or non-profit college or university currently accredited by the Higher Learning Commission. The Library of Michigan announces each fiscal year whether competitive grant funds are available.
The grant period is one year (October 1 - September 30) and funding is from $5,000 to $25,000. * Application Due - The last business day in May at 5:00 PM * Grants Review - June and July * Grants Awarded - August * Grants Award Period - October 1 - September 30 The application webinars are**REQUIRED**. Please attend in person or watch the recording available here after the date of the webinar.
The budget webinar is optional, but highly recommended. * How to Apply webinar - 2027 TBA * Developing Your Grant Budget webinar -2027 TBA Webinars will be recorded and the recording link will be sent to everyone who is registered. ### GRANTEE ADMINISTRATION WEBINARS In-person attendance at administration webinars are**REQUIRED.
** Improving Access to Information Grant Program - 1. Managing Your Grant / 2. Managing a Digitization Project * TBA - Arranged with approved grantees in September.
Tech Ban for Federal Funds - Grantees **may not purchase** telecommunications or video surveillance equipment or services from companies with an Exclusion in their SAM. gov record. Please check SAM.
gov when purchasing technology equipment to confirm the company you want to purchase from is not a banned company.
Improving Access to Information Grant - Application Information packet for Literacy and Digital Access Priorities Improving Access to Information Grant - Application Information packet for Local History or Special Collections Priority Improving Access to Information Grant Program Timeline Improving Access to Information Grant - Grant Administration Manual These manuals explain the management of the Improving Access to Information grant, including evaluation, reporting, and reimbursements.
Application Form - CIPA Form and Certifications and Assurances - For Online Submission Only Application and Active Grant Form - Budget Worksheet - For Online Submission Only Application Form - Rights Assessment Template - For Online Submission Only Active Grant Form - Time Keeping Report - For Online Submission Only Active Grant Form - Travel Reimbursement Form - For Online Submission Only Active Grant Form - Reimbursement Request Sample Planning sheet - For Online Submission Only Application is by online form.
The application questions are listed in the Improving Access to Information Grant Program Application Information packets above. Applicants should read an Application Information packet **thoroughly**before submitting an application. Attending Application webinar or watching a recorded webinar is Required to apply.
The necessary certifications (CIPA form and Certifications & Assurances) are included in the packets and are posted above in a separate document for your use. **ALL** applicants must complete and sign **both** sections of the certifications and submit them online within the application. The certifications are the applicant's signatures for the grant contract.
#### APPLY FOR A GRANT or SUBMIT GRANT FORMS * ~~Open an Application~~ - Literacy and Digital Access Priorities - Deadline: 2027 Program TBA * ~~Open an Application~~ - Local History or Special Collections Priority - Deadline: 2027 Program TBA If you are creating a new account to open an application, use **+Add Organization** instead of **Search by Name.
** * Return to an Application and/or Submit a Reimbursement or Report * Crediting IMLS and LM in LSTA Funded Grants * IMLS and Outcome Based Evaluations * Indirect Costs in LSTA Funded Grants * LSTA Grant Activity Statistics Guide * LSTA Grant Reimbursement Request Checklist * LSTA Grant Required Evaluation Survey Questions Please contact Karren Reish at 517-241-0021 or reishk@michigan. gov with questions on the program.
This project is made possible in part by the Institute of Museum and Library Services.
According to the current listing, eligibility includes: Michigan public and academic libraries and library cooperatives. Public libraries must be legally established and eligible for state aid at the time of application. Confirm the full requirements in the official notice before applying.
The published deadline was August 12, 2026, which has passed. Check the official notice for any future application windows before investing time in a proposal.
Improving Access to Information Grant Program (medium grants) is funded by Library of Michigan (IMLS sub-grantee). Verify program details on the funder's official page before applying.
This opportunity targets applicants in Michigan. If your organization operates elsewhere, check the official notice for location requirements.
Start from the official opportunity page linked in this listing — it carries the sponsor's submission instructions.
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