Hello All, The Maine State Library has received 25 LOIs (letters of intent) for the large project grants, with at least one project proposal from all nine MRLS library regions. Representatives from the state library and MLAC (Maine Library Advisory Council) will take the next two weeks to review and score the proposals. Libraries whose LOIs are approved will receive an e-mail invitation by April 18 to apply for a large project grant. Applications will also open for any Maine public library (not applying for a large project grant) to apply for a small project grant of between $5000- $25,000. All applications will be due by May 31st at 5 PM and must be submitted through MSL's online grant system.

More details and sample application forms may be found at https://www.maine.gov/msl/libs/admin/funding/ARPA.shtml .  MSL staff will be holding informational Zoom drop-in sessions in the coming weeks to answer questions about eligible projects and the application process. Deb

Deborah A. Clark, MLIS
Library Management Specialist
Maine State Library
(207)233-2193
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