Opportunity Information: Apply for NLG LIBRARIES FY16
Apply for NLG LIBRARIES FY16
- The Institute of Museum and Library Services in the arts (see cultural affairs in cfda) humanities (see cultural affairs in cfda) sector is offering a public funding opportunity titled "National Leadership Grants for Libraries" and is now available to receive applicants.
- Interested and eligible applicants and submit their applications by referencing the CFDA number(s): 45.312 National Leadership Grants.
- This funding opportunity was created on Aug 31, 2015 and posted on Aug 31, 2015.
- Applicants must submit their applications by Jan 15, 2016 The application process for this round of the NLG program is a two phase process. In the first phase, all applicants must submit a two page preliminary proposal by October 1, 2015, describing the proposal, its relevance to one of the two agency priorities (if applicable), its potential impact, its projected performance goals and outcomes and its estimated budget. Those applicants, whose preliminary proposals are the most promising and best aligned with the IMLS s agency priorities, will be invited to participate in the second phase of the process by submitting a full proposal and complete application by January 15, 2016.. (Agency may still review applications by suitable applicants for the remaining/unused allocated funding in 2026.)
- The funding agency has allocated a total of $12,000,000.00 to eligible and selected applicants.
- Each selected applicant is eligible to receive up to $2,000,000.00 in funding.
- The number of recipients for this funding is limited to 20 candidate(s).
- Eligible applicants include: Others (see text field entitled Additional Information on Eligibility for clarification).
- To be eligible as an applicant for this National Leadership Grants for Libraries Program, you must be either a unit of State or local government or be a private nonprofit organization that has tax exempt status under the Internal Revenue Code be located in one of the 50 States of the United States of America, the District of Columbia, the Commonwealth of Puerto Rico, the U.S. Virgin Islands, Guam, American Samoa, the Commonwealth of the Northern Mariana Islands, the Republic of the Marshall Islands, the Federated States of Micronesia, or the Republic of Palau and qualify as one of the following a library or a parent organization, such as a school district, a municipality, a State agency, or an academic institution, that is responsible for the administration of a library. Eligible libraries include public libraries, public elementary and secondary school libraries, college and university libraries, research libraries and archives that are not an integral part of an institution of higher education and that make publicly available library services and materials that are suitable for scholarly research and not otherwise available. Research libraries must be under the supervision of at least one permanent professional staff librarian and be either generally recognized as possessing unique, scholarly research materials and services that are made available to the public, or able to demonstrate that such is the case when submitting an application to IMLS a private library or other special library, but only if the State in which it is located determines that the library should be considered a library for purposes of Library Services and Technology (see 20 U.S.C. 9121 9165) an academic or administrative unit, such as a graduate school of library and information science that is part of an institution of higher education through which it would make application a digital library, if it makes library materials publicly available and provides library services, including selection, organization, description, reference, and preservation, under the supervision of at least one permanent professional staff librarian a library agency that is an official agency of a State or other unit of government and is charged by the law governing it with the extension and development of public library services within its jurisdiction a library consortium that is a local, statewide, regional, interstate, or international cooperative association of library entities that provides for the systematic and effective coordination of the resources of eligible libraries, as defined above, and information centers that work to improve the services delivered to the clientele of these libraries or a library association that exists on a permanent basis serves libraries or library professionals on a national, regional, State, or local level and engages in activities designed to advance the well being of libraries and the library profession Note to applicants In order to receive an IMLS award, you must be in compliance with applicable requirements and be in good standing on all active IMLS awards.
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Opportunity Summary:
The National Leadership Grants for Libraries (NLG) program, offered by the Institute of Museum and Library Services (IMLS), funds projects designed to tackle major challenges in the library and archives fields and to push the profession forward in ways that others can reuse. The central idea is to invest federal dollars in work that produces broadly valuable outcomes, such as new tools and technologies, credible research findings, practical models, improved services, scalable practices, or durable partnerships and alliances. Projects are expected to have field-wide impact, meaning the results should be usable beyond the applicant organization and capable of being adapted, replicated, or expanded by other libraries, archives, and related institutions.
For FY16, IMLS anticipated two separate NLG funding opportunities with different deadlines. The specific opportunity described here (Funding Opportunity Number: NLG LIBRARIES FY16) was posted on August 31, 2015, and used a two-phase application process. In phase one, applicants had to submit a brief preliminary proposal of up to two pages by October 1, 2015. That preliminary proposal needed to summarize the project, explain how it aligned with one of the agency priorities (if applicable), describe likely impact, outline performance goals and expected outcomes, and provide an estimated budget. Only applicants with the strongest preliminary proposals and the best alignment with IMLS priorities were invited to phase two, which required submission of a complete full application by January 15, 2016 (the closing date for this round). The archive date for the opportunity was February 14, 2016. IMLS also indicated that a second FY16 NLG opportunity was expected to be announced in December 2015, with applications due in February 2016.
This is a discretionary grant program (CFDA 45.312, National Leadership Grants) categorized under arts and humanities (cultural affairs). IMLS expected to make about 20 awards under this round, with an estimated total program funding level of $12,000,000. Individual awards ranged from a floor of $10,000 up to a ceiling of $2,000,000. A cost sharing or matching requirement applies, meaning recipients must provide non-federal resources toward the total project cost in accordance with the program rules.
Eligibility is broad but specific. Applicants must be either a unit of state or local government or a private nonprofit organization with tax-exempt status under the Internal Revenue Code. They must be located in one of the 50 U.S. states or eligible U.S. jurisdictions and affiliated entities listed in the announcement, including the District of Columbia, Puerto Rico, U.S. Virgin Islands, Guam, American Samoa, Northern Mariana Islands, and certain freely associated states (Marshall Islands, Federated States of Micronesia, and Palau). In addition, the applicant must qualify as an eligible library entity or a qualifying parent/administrative organization responsible for a library. Eligible applicants can include public libraries; public elementary and secondary school libraries; college and university libraries; research libraries and archives that are not integral parts of a higher education institution but provide publicly available services and materials suitable for scholarly research; certain private or special libraries if the state designates them as libraries for the relevant statutory purposes; academic or administrative units such as graduate library and information science programs applying through their higher education institution; digital libraries that provide public access to materials and offer professional library services (selection, organization, description, reference, preservation) overseen by at least one permanent professional librarian; official state or governmental library agencies charged with extending and developing public library services; library consortia coordinating resources and services across eligible libraries and information centers; and permanent library associations serving library professionals and advancing the profession at national, regional, state, or local levels. IMLS also notes that, to receive an award, applicants must be compliant with applicable requirements and be in good standing on all active IMLS awards.
Applicants seeking more details were directed to IMLS online guidance, and program contacts for this opportunity included Tim Carrigan, Trevor Owens, Sandra Toro (Senior Library Program Officers), and Sarah Fuller (Library Program Specialist), with phone numbers and email addresses provided in the notice.
National Leadership Grants for Libraries (NLG) FY16 (IMLS) - FAQs
1) What is the National Leadership Grants for Libraries (NLG) program?
The National Leadership Grants for Libraries (NLG) program, run by the Institute of Museum and Library Services (IMLS), funds projects meant to address major challenges in libraries and archives and to advance the profession in ways others can reuse.
2) What kinds of outcomes is IMLS looking to fund through NLG?
IMLS aims to invest federal dollars in work that produces broadly valuable outcomes for the field, such as new tools and technologies, credible research findings, practical models, improved services, scalable practices, or durable partnerships and alliances.
3) What does "field-wide impact" mean for this opportunity?
Projects are expected to have results that are usable beyond the applicant organization and that can be adapted, replicated, or expanded by other libraries, archives, and related institutions.
4) What is the Funding Opportunity Number for the FY16 round described here?
The Funding Opportunity Number listed for this round is NLG LIBRARIES FY16.
5) When was this funding opportunity posted?
The opportunity was posted on August 31, 2015.
6) Was this a one-step or multi-step application process?
This round used a two-phase application process: a preliminary proposal (phase one) followed by a full application (phase two) for those invited to continue.
7) What was required in the phase one preliminary proposal?
Phase one required a brief preliminary proposal of up to two pages that summarized the project, explained how it aligned with an agency priority (if applicable), described likely impact, outlined performance goals and expected outcomes, and provided an estimated budget.
8) What was the deadline for the phase one preliminary proposal?
The phase one preliminary proposal was due by October 1, 2015.
9) How did applicants advance from phase one to phase two?
Only applicants with the strongest preliminary proposals and the best alignment with IMLS priorities were invited to submit a complete full application in phase two.
10) What was the phase two deadline (closing date) for the full application?
The closing date for the full application in this round was January 15, 2016.
11) What is the archive date listed for this opportunity?
The archive date for the opportunity was February 14, 2016.
12) Were there multiple FY16 NLG opportunities anticipated by IMLS?
Yes. For FY16, IMLS anticipated two separate NLG funding opportunities with different deadlines.
13) What was IMLS's timing for the second FY16 NLG opportunity?
IMLS indicated that a second FY16 NLG opportunity was expected to be announced in December 2015, with applications due in February 2016.
14) What type of grant program is NLG?
This is a discretionary grant program.
15) What is the CFDA number for this program?
The CFDA number listed is 45.312 (National Leadership Grants).
16) How is this opportunity categorized?
It is categorized under arts and humanities (cultural affairs).
17) How many awards did IMLS expect to make under this round?
IMLS expected to make about 20 awards under this round.
18) What was the estimated total funding level for the program under this round?
The estimated total program funding level was $12,000,000.
19) What were the minimum and maximum award amounts?
Individual awards ranged from a minimum (floor) of $10,000 to a maximum (ceiling) of $2,000,000.
20) Is there a cost sharing or matching requirement?
Yes. A cost sharing or matching requirement applies, meaning recipients must provide non-federal resources toward the total project cost in accordance with program rules.
21) Who is eligible to apply (at a high level)?
Applicants must be either a unit of state or local government or a private nonprofit organization with tax-exempt status under the Internal Revenue Code.
22) Where must an applicant be located to be eligible?
Applicants must be located in one of the 50 U.S. states or eligible U.S. jurisdictions and affiliated entities listed in the announcement.
23) Which U.S. jurisdictions and affiliated entities were listed as eligible locations?
The listed eligible jurisdictions and affiliated entities included the District of Columbia, Puerto Rico, U.S. Virgin Islands, Guam, American Samoa, Northern Mariana Islands, and certain freely associated states (Marshall Islands, Federated States of Micronesia, and Palau).
24) Beyond location and organizational type, what additional eligibility condition applies?
The applicant must qualify as an eligible library entity or be a qualifying parent or administrative organization responsible for a library.
25) Are public libraries eligible?
Yes. Public libraries are listed as eligible applicants.
26) Are public elementary and secondary school libraries eligible?
Yes. Public elementary and secondary school libraries are listed as eligible applicants.
27) Are college and university libraries eligible?
Yes. College and university libraries are listed as eligible applicants.
28) Are research libraries and archives eligible if they are not part of a higher education institution?
Yes, if they provide publicly available services and materials suitable for scholarly research.
29) Are private or special libraries eligible?
Certain private or special libraries may be eligible if the state designates them as libraries for the relevant statutory purposes.
30) Can a graduate library and information science (LIS) program apply?
Yes. Academic or administrative units such as graduate library and information science programs can apply through their higher education institution.
31) Are digital libraries eligible to apply?
Yes, digital libraries may be eligible if they provide public access to materials and offer professional library services (selection, organization, description, reference, preservation) overseen by at least one permanent professional librarian.
32) Are state library agencies eligible?
Yes. Official state or governmental library agencies charged with extending and developing public library services are listed as eligible applicants.
33) Are library consortia eligible?
Yes. Library consortia that coordinate resources and services across eligible libraries and information centers are listed as eligible applicants.
34) Are library associations eligible?
Yes. Permanent library associations that serve library professionals and advance the profession at national, regional, state, or local levels are listed as eligible applicants.
35) Does IMLS mention any compliance or "good standing" requirement for awardees?
Yes. To receive an award, applicants must be compliant with applicable requirements and be in good standing on all active IMLS awards.
36) Who were the program contacts listed for this opportunity?
The listed contacts included Tim Carrigan, Trevor Owens, Sandra Toro (Senior Library Program Officers), and Sarah Fuller (Library Program Specialist). The notice also included phone numbers and email addresses for these contacts.
37) Where were applicants directed to find additional guidance?
Applicants seeking more details were directed to IMLS online guidance.
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