Hello All, Just wanted to let you know the dates for our Spring 2020 Maine Public Library Fund grants. Applications for the grants will be accepted beginning February 21 and close April 3rd.

If you have an idea for an innovative program for summer reading, Maine Bicentennial celebration, or other community service, get details on the MPLF program grant at https://www1.maine.gov/msl/libs/admin/funding/MPLF.shtml .

To view a webcast on how to submit a strong application, go to: http://stateofmaine.adobeconnect.com/pksgwdmuuzbg/ .

Since the online application form will not be available until February 21, you can see a copy of the questions below:
Maine Public Library Fund:
Program Grant Application

Name of person filling out application: *

Library *

Mailing Address *

E-mail: *

Phone Number:

Is your library a private association (501c3) or a municipal department?
Private association
Municipal
Neither
Don't know

Grant Funds Manager (if applicable)

Grant amount you are requesting: *
$5000
$2500
$1000
Other

Grant funds will be used for: *
Brief 2-3 sentence program/project description or title

Grant Description and Activities: *
More in-depth program description. Explain what will be done, how, for whom, and why.

If your grant-funded activity includes community partners, list them here:

Grant Budget (include itemized costs for equipment, supplies & materials, training, travel & lodging, tuition, and contracted services): *

The funds will be spent in the: *
Next 6 months
Next year
Next 18 months

Expected Outcomes (describe the changes you hope to achieve as a result of the grant): *

How will you measure the successful use of these funds? *

How will you promote receipt of the MPLF grant award in your community?

[You will also be able to upload files to supplement the application form]
Let me know if you have any questions. Deb

Deborah A. Clark, MLIS
Library Management Specialist
Maine State Library
Portland Public Library, Third Floor
5 Monument Square
Portland, ME 04101
(207)871-1765
1-800-649-7696 Ext. 765
Fax: (207)871-1703
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