2022 Library Improvement and Innovation Grant

NFLS has set aside $20,000 for Library Improvement and Innovation Grants. Grant funds are to be used in the areas of Workforce Development, Lifelong Learning, and/or Technology.

Collaboration with other libraries is encouraged, but not necessary. Sustainability for any projects started with I&I grant funding should be considered and accounted for in the recipient library’s budget.

To receive a grant, the library must:

Download and complete an Improvement and Innovation Grant Application Form.
Email complete form to Hannah Good Zima by Friday, July 1, 2022.
Upon completion of the grant project, recipients will be required to give a brief report to the NFLS Advisory Committee of Librarians and work with NFLS on a short publicity presentation.

Timeline: The Grant Committee will review applications in July and the Board of Trustees will give final approval at the August 11, 2022 Board meeting. Award recipients will receive notice of an award within 7 days.

Grant Application - Microsoft Word (.docx) file will expand with copy as needed.

The Grant Committee will review applications according to this scoring rubric.

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