Collaborative Library Service Grant Program
- LSTA Collaborative Library Services Grant Program
This multi-year LSTA funded grant program provides Michigan public, academic and school libraries the opportunity to develop innovative programs or services that have the potential to develop into sustainable regional or statewide programs that can benefit a broad range of libraries. Programs with strong partnerships between libraries, and/or local community groups or agencies are a requirement. In a given fiscal year, the Library of Michigan will fund a limited number of pilot projects that meet these priorities, depending on funding availability.
2020/2021 Program: Program documentation and the application packet are posted below. Please read the program documentation BEFORE submitting an application. An Intent to File is due Friday, February 28th by 5:00 PM EST. The applications are due Friday, May 29th by 5:00 PM EST.
GRANT PRIORITIES:- Provide funding for innovative library services and programs, AND
- Create the opportunity to develop sustainable new regional or statewide programs, AND
- Develop partnerships among libraries and/or between libraries and local community agencies.
Applicants may propose a library program or service in any content area appropriate for library services, such as the following:
- Develop an innovative service or program to meet an identified community need; AND/OR
- Meet an increased community demand for a service or resource; AND/OR
- Improve or create new services to target populations, such as people from diverse geographic, cultural, and socioeconomic backgrounds; individuals with disabilities; and individuals with limited functional literacy, limited English proficiency or limited information literacy skills.
ALL eligible applicants MUST submit an Intent to File form to apply for this grant. Eligibility will be confirmed by the Library of Michigan.
FUNDING AVAILABILITY:
The Library of Michigan announces each fiscal year whether competitive grant funds are available. The grant periods are from one to three years (Oct.-Sept.) and funding is for $50,000 to $225,000 per year up to a total of $500,000.
PROGRAM TIMELINE:- Intent to File Form Due Date - Friday, February 28th by 5:00 PM EST
- Application Due Date - Friday, May 29th by 5:00 PM EST
- Grants Awarded - August
- Grant Award Period - October 1 - September 30
APPLICATION WEBINARS:
- Grant Overview and Intent to File Information
- January 2020 - Date TBA
- Collaborative Library Services Overview and Application
- March 2020 - Date TBA
- April 2020 - Date TBA
- GRANT AWARDS
2019-2020 Grants:The Collaborative Library Services Grant awards are Fennville District Library, Herrick District Library, Muskegon Area District Library, and Wayne State University Libraries.
- APPLICATION WEBINARS
LSTA General Grants Question & Answer
- Monday, February 3rd - 2:00 PM - REGISTER
Collaborative Library Services Grant Program - How to Apply
- Wednesday, March 18th - 11:00 AM - REGISTER
Forms and Documents
- Collaborative Library Services Grant Program General Information
- Collaborative Library Services Grant Application Information Packet
- Collaborative Library Services Grant Program - Grant Administration Manual - For 2016 & 2017 program year grantees
- Collaborative Library Services Grant Program - Grant Administration Manual 2019-2020 Program Year
This manual has the information library staff need to complete their approved Collaborative Library Services grant, including evaluation, reporting and reimbursements.
- Collaborative Library Services Grant Program Timeline
- Application Form - Intent to File - SAMPLE of online form
- Application Form - Letter of Intent Signature Sheet - For Online Submission Only
- Application Form - LSTA Grants - CIPA Form and Certifications and Assurances - For Online Submission Only
- Application and Active Grant Form - Budget Worksheet - 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 - Equipment Inventory Form - For Online Submission Only
- Active Grant Form - Reimbursement Request Sample Planning sheet - For Online Submission Only
- APPLICATION
Application is by an online form provided directly to eligible organizations who have submitted an Intent to File form by the deadline. The application questions can be reviewed in the LSTA Grant Application Information document above. Potential applicants should read the General Information and Application Packet documents and attend an application webinar.
APPLY FOR A GRANT OR SUBMIT GRANT FORMS- Submit an Intent to File form - Due Friday, February 28th by 5:00 PM EST
- Grant application - Provided to eligible applicants who submit an Intent to File by the deadline.
- Return to a saved application and/or submit a form.
Please contact Karren Reish at 517-241-0021 or reishk@michigan.gov with questions on the program.
Updated 01/02/2020
- Submit an Intent to File form - Due Friday, February 28th by 5:00 PM EST
IMLS Funding Statement
- This project was made possible in part by the Institute of Museum and Library Services.
