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Proceedings of the 9th Annual
Federal Depository Library Conference
October 22 - 25, 2000
Cover/Title Page | Table of Contents | Agenda
Applying for Library Grants
Michele Farrell
Institute of Museum & Library Services
Washington, DC
Congress established IMLS through the Museum and Library Services Act of 1996
An independent grant-making agency, IMLS fosters leadership, innovation & lifetime learning by supporting museums & libraries
LSTA priorities
- Provide electronic linkages among and between libraries
- Link libraries electronically with educational, social, or information services
- Assist libraries in accessing information through electronic networks
- Establish consortia to share resources
- Acquire computers and telecommunications technologies
- Promote library services to the underserved and persons having difficulty using the library
Library Grants to the States
- a population-based formula
- cost sharing required
- awarded annually by IMLS
State Libraries distribute funds through:
- Statewide services and initiatives and/or
- Sub-grant competitions
Eligibility
- Public, academic, research, school and special libraries
National Leadership Grants
- Generally, up to 2 year projects
- Awards range from $15,000 to $500,000
- Cost sharing required
- $11 million available
National Leadership Grants for Libraries
Who can apply:
- Libraries, library agencies, consortia, associations, archives and institutions of higher education
Education & Training
- Attracting individuals from diverse backgrounds to librarianship & information science
- Increasing the availability of librarians with advanced skills
- Training librarians to enhance people’s ability to use information effectively
Louisiana State University Baton Rouge, LA
- Two-year project
- $91,291
- Develop a national model for teaching librarians in small libraries, how to accommodate new technologies in their building renovation project plans.
Preservation or Digitization
- Address the challenges of preserving and archiving digital media
- Develop standards, techniques, and models for digital image management
- Preserve and enhance access to unique library resources
University of Georgia, Athens, GA
- One-year project
- $178,628
- 1,000 documents and visual images relating to Native Americans of the Southeast will be digitized and made available through a Web site
Research & Demonstration
St. Louis Public Library, St. Louis, MO
- $208,550
- Partnering with Baltimore, Birmingham, Phoenix, and Seattle, to refine a case-study methodology to communicate the economic benefits of large public libraries services and to estimate the direct monetary return on annual taxpayer investment.
Eastern Iowa Community College District, Davenport, Iowa
- Two-year project
- $249,951
- Develop ATEEL - Advanced Technology Environmental Education Library and a taxonomy of environmental technology descriptive metadata.
National Leadership Grants for Library & Museum Collaborations
Demonstrate leadership in the education of lifelong learners with emphasis on:
- using technology
- enhancing education
- serving the community
Museum & Library Collaboration
University of Kansas, Lawrence, KS
- Two-year project
- $224,076
- Partnership with the Kansas State Historical Society. Digitize primary resources from the Civil War era and develop curriculum units.
Your NLG proposal must...
- Creatively address issues of national concern
- Provide a model for other organizations to adopt
- Be designed using efficient and effective methods to address a problem
- Provide evidence that the activities can be successfully completed
- Explain how the project’s benefits will continue beyond the grant period
Don’t forget evaluation
- Use an assessment method that will describe clear and measurable project outcomes, findings or products
- Outcome-based evaluation is encouraged, whenever appropriate
- Dissemination
- Make the results, products or benefits understandable to a broad audience
- It’s required so include it in the budget
Projects Using Technology
- Exhibits knowledge of best practices
- Employs the most promising, innovative or appropriate technologies
- Communicates the increased availability of electronic access
- Maintains electronic access after Federal funding ends
The Project Objective Statement
- What is the project?
- Who is the targeted population?
- Why is this project important?
- How long will the project take?
Your NLG proposal must...
- Explain how the money, personnel, facilities, equipment, and supplies will be managed
- Show efficient use of funds
- Cover all resources needed for the project
- List only items related to project activities
- Show the applicant’s commitment to the project through cost sharing
NLG Grants Applications
- Face Sheet
- Abstract
- Narrative
- Schedule of Completion
- Project Budget
- Organizational Profile
- Assurance/Certification
- Attachments (resumes, etc.)
Some Tips:
- Create a wish list
- Keep your resume up-to-date
- Get a partner/co-author
- Think outside the box
- Start thinking, planning, writing now
Once you’ve started...
- Read and follow the guidelines
- Begin with an end in mind
- Double check your math
- Ask someone not familiar with the proposal to read the application and describe the project to you
Give yourself enough time to:
- obtain required signatures
- gather supporting documents, indirect cost agreement, resumes, and other attachments.
Application Deadlines
February 1
- Education and Training
- Research and Demonstration
- Preservation and Digitization
April 1
- Library and Museum Collaboration
Applications must be postmarked no later than the application deadline.
Retain proof that you mailed the application before the deadline.
Award Announcement Dates
July 15
September 15
- Research and Demonstration
- Preservation and Digitization
- Library and Museum Collaboration
Please visit our Web site:
http://www.imls.gov
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