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Library Services and Technology Act (LSTA)") 4. Public Library Services Grant Program (small grants)") ## PUBLIC LIBRARY SERVICES GRANT PROGRAM This LSTA grant program is designed to support public library programming in the areas of literacy, digital access, and/or local history. In a given fiscal year, the Library of Michigan will fund as many grants as possible that meet these priorities.
The program is intended to help public libraries increase programming opportunities for their communities by funding supplies and materials for library programs. For 2026, the grant program will fund kits that circulate to the public. Some examples are family literacy outreach backpacks, robotics or electronics kits, digital conversion kits, laptops or family oral history kits.
Materials are for circulating to the public but may be used in demonstrations when not in circulation. Sample ideas are available here. You may request multiple sets of the same kit or multiple types of kits.
Please see below for more details, documentation and the application link. This summer quick grant provides Michigan public libraries the opportunity to purchase supplies and materials for a specific program or service that will happen over the summer. Applications must be for a program that fits at least one of the topics and one of the LSTA priorities listed below.
Requested supplies and materials must be for the program described in the application. Further details are in the Application Packet below.
* Literacy – This topic area is for the broad idea of literacy programs, such as ESL, early literacy, financial literacy, health literacy, digital literacy, environmental literacy, etc. * Digital Access – This topic area is for programs where the **primary audience is patrons with limited internet access**, and can include a range of programming areas such as circulating laptops, tablets with preloaded content, hotspot circulation, or assistive technology for disabled patrons, etc. * Local History – This topic area is for programs that improve access to special collections and family histories, such oral history kits, digitization stations, 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.
** * 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.
### APPLICANT ELIGIBILITY & FUNDING 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.
See the application information packet for more information. Small and rural libraries or libraries that have not received a grant recently will be given priority. The grant period is May to August, if funds are available.
Funding is from**$500 to $1,500**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.
* Application Available - February * Application Due - March * Grant Period - May through August * Purchasing Period - May through June ### APPLICATION & ADMINISTRATION WEBINARS Public Library Services Grant Program - How to Apply Webinar * Monday, March 9th, 2:00 PM - Recording available on request How to Manage Your Public Library Services Grant - Administration webinar for awarded grants.
Webinars will be recorded and the recording link will be sent to everyone who is registered. **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.
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gov. Public Library Services Grant Program Application Information Includes sample questions and step-by-step instructions.
Public Library Services Grant Program Timeline Application and Active Grant Form - Budget Worksheet- For Online Submission Only Application Form - CIPA Form and Certifications and Assurances- For Online Submission Only Public Library Services Grant Program - Grant Administration Manual This manual has the information library staff need to complete their approved Public Library Services grant, including evaluation, reporting and reimbursements.
Application is by online form. The application questions are listed in the Public Library Grant Program Application Information packet above. **Applicants should read Application Information packet before submitting an application**.
If you have further questions, you can participate in the application webinar. The necessary certifications (CIPA form and Certifications & Assurances) are explained in the packet and are posted above. 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.
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