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Virtual Youth Programming

Grantor:
CA State Library
Portal ID:
5185
Status:
Closed (49 total applications submitted)
Opportunity Type:
  • Grant
Last Updated:
Categories:

Details

Purpose:

This new initiative helps libraries purchase technology and develop content to create meaningful and rewarding online programming for school-aged audiences.

Description:

All participating libraries will:

Receive $12,000 for technology needed for virtual programming

Receive training from the California State Library, the California Department of Education, and the California State Parks on connecting with audiences and on virtual programming resources.

Engage with a cohort of library staff focused on developing skills related to virtual programming for school aged children. The cohort will convene monthly to reflect on programming and create a community of practice.

Twenty libraries will:

Receive an additional $1,000 to support the purchase of a Learning Management System and staff time to implement the system.

Receive and take part in programming organized by the State Library. Programming will include virtual author visits involving multiple library sites, and a partnership with the federal Institute of Museum and Library Services (IMLS) which will bring the Western Region National Student Poet for a virtual visit to local libraries.

Eligibility Requirements

Eligible Applicants:

  • Public Agency

Only California public libraries are eligible for this opportunity. Libraries must apply by jurisdiction. Larger jurisdictions may submit more than one application and, funding permitting, may receive multiple awards.

Any library submitting a budget that includes the purchase of computer equipment that can connect to and browse the internet, must certify compliance with the Children’s Internet Protection Act (CIPA).

Eligible Geographies:

Only California public libraries are eligible for this opportunity.

Important Dates

The date (and time, where applicable) by which all applications must be submitted to the grantmaker. Time listed as “00:00” equates to midnight.
The date on which the grantor expects to announce the recipient(s) of the grant.
2/26/21
The length of time during which the grant money must be utilized.
ends 8/31/21

Funding Details

The total projected dollar amount of the grant.
$600,000
A single grant opportunity may represent one or many awards. Some grantors may know in advance the exact number of awards to be given. Others may indicate a range. Some may wish to and wait until the application period closes before determining how many awards to offer; in this case, a value of “Dependent” will display.
50
Grant opportunities representing multiple awards may offer awards in the same amount or in varied amounts. Some may wish to wait until the application period closes before determining per-award amounts; in this case, a value of “Dependent” will display.
$12,000 – $13,000
Certain grants require that the recipient(s) provide a letter of intent.
No
Certain grants require that the recipient(s) be able to fully or partially match the grant award amount with another funding source.
No
The funding source allocated to fund the grant. It may be either State or Federal (or a combination of both), and be tied to a specific piece of legislation, a proposition, or a bond number.
  • Federal

Funding Source Notes:

These funds are available in whole or in part by the U.S. Institute of Museum and Library Services under the provisions of the Library Services and Technology Act, administered in California by the State Librarian

The manner in which the grant funding will be delivered to the awardee. Funding methods include reimbursements (where the recipient spends out-of-pocket and is reimbursed by the grantor) and advances (where the recipient spends received grant funds directly).
  • Advances & Reimbursement(s)

How to Apply

State agencies/departments recommend you read the full grant guidelines before applying.

Resources

For questions about this grant, contact:
Christopher Durr, 1-916-603-7115, chris.durr@library.ca.gov

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