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The Library of Michigan supports digitization efforts throughout the state by offering resources to libraries. Resources include consulting, equipment access, funding opportunities, and more.
Library Services and Technology Act (LSTA)
Michigan eLibrary (MeL) Information
Timely Topics and Booklists for State Employees
History of the Library of Michigan
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STATE AID FY2023
The new state aid rates have been computed for FY2023. The total amount of State Aid to public Libraries is $15,567.700. Per capita breakdown of $.503478 for direct and indirect state aid to public libraries. Cooperative per capita of $.503478 and a density payment of $10.069561 per square mile.
The FY2022 Public Library Annual Report/State Aid Application report will be available for submission from October 1, 2022 and close on February 1, 2023. Payments will be processed as follows: 1st 50% payment will be made after your state aid/annual report is reviewed ($.251739 per capita) The remaining 50% will be paid after July 1, 2023. Please note that state aid reports are reviewed in the order that they are received. Reviews and first payments will begin after March 1, 2023.
STATE AID ELIGIBILITY INFORMATION
Libraries that are ineligible for State Aid to Public Libraries are not eligible to receive LSTA grant funding from the Library Michigan and can not be certified as an eligible entity for the federal E-Rate program. For additional details review grant documentation on the LSTA page and information on the E-Rate page. Additional LSTA funded programs and services may also be restricted. Please contact the Library of Michigan Library Development Department for additional information.
STATE AID TO PUBLIC LIBRARIES APPLICATION PROCESS
You can find the State Aid to Public Libraries Application Process document below. Please review this document to see what is necessary for public libraries in regards to obtaining funding from LM.
Specific legislative language of the State Aid to Public Libraries Act of 1977.