[SEO-Members] Reminder: State Library of Ohio ARPA Outreach Grant Applications Due August 1, 2021; Q&A Office Hour Webinar Added

[marshams at library.ohio.gov]

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[cid:image003.jpg at 01D76CED.B0F20920]<https://gcc02.safelinks.protection.outlook.com/?url=http%3A%2F%2Flibrary.ohio.gov%2Farpa&data=04%7C01%7Cmarshams%40library.ohio.gov%7C92f8e8045b1b4e78009308d93b14cb57%7C50f8fcc494d84f0784eb36ed57c7c8a2%7C0%7C0%7C637605782762627810%7CUnknown%7CTWFpbGZsb3d8eyJWIjoiMC4wLjAwMDAiLCJQIjoiV2luMzIiLCJBTiI6Ik1haWwiLCJXVCI6Mn0%3D%7C1000&sdata=L3jdlrL9KbsbZaHH2rXJ59%2BCjpfo5PlEoEBlFG7l12k%3D&reserved=0>The State Library of Ohio recently announced<https://library.ohio.gov/%e2%80%afstate-library-of-ohio-announces-launch-of-arpa-outreach-grants/> the launch of the American Rescue Plan Act (ARPA) Outreach Grant<https://library.ohio.gov/arpa/#AboutOutreachGrant> initiative. Utilizing Federal ARPA funds received from the Institute of Museum and Library Services (IMLS), the State Library of Ohio encourages Ohio libraries of all types to apply for this competitive grant program revolving around the concept of Outreach.

Applications are being accepted in three categories:



Outreach and Education Proposals may request between $5,000 and $24,999 in federal funds. Proposals must demonstrate the need for a program or educational initiative to enhance the development of library staff and/or library users.



Community Connections Proposals may request between $25,000 and $49,999 in federal funds. Proposals must demonstrate a willingness for libraries to meet users where they are in the communities they serve.



Outreach Initiatives Proposals may request between $50,000 and $100,000 in federal funds. Proposals must demonstrate a large-scale, well-coordinated outreach endeavor on the part of the library.

In support of the ARPA Outreach Grant, State Library staff have created an informational webinar<https://library.ohio.gov/arpa/#OutreachGrantInformationWebinarRecording>. The video may be viewed by selecting the webinar recording tab at library.ohio.gov/arpa<https://library.ohio.gov/arpa>.

In addition, State Library staff will be hosting a live ARPA Outreach Grant Q&A Office Hour<https://library.ohio.gov/event/arpa-outreach-grant-office-hours/> webinar from 12 p.m. - 1 p.m. on July 8, 2021. Potential applicants are encouraged to drop in and ask questions they may have about the ARPA Outreach Grant.

All types of Ohio libraries are eligible to apply for ARPA funds. Applicants may request up to $100,000 in federal funds; due to the nature of ARPA funds, NO local cash match of the total project cost is required. A complete application proposal package must be submitted digitally to the State Library by 11:59 p.m. August 1, 2021 at this link: library.ohio.gov/arpa/#OutreachGrantApplication<https://library.ohio.gov/arpa/#OutreachGrantApplication>.

Information about the ARPA Outreach Grant<https://library.ohio.gov/arpa/#AboutOutreachGrant>, including FAQs<https://library.ohio.gov/arpa/#OutreachGrantFAQs>, Request for Proposals<https://library.ohio.gov/arpa/#OutreachGrantRequestforProposals>, and the Application<https://library.ohio.gov/arpa/#OutreachGrantApplication>, may be found at library.ohio.gov/arpa<https://library.ohio.gov/arpa/>.

Recommended applications will be presented to the State Library Board for funding in September 2021. Grant contract periods run from November 1, 2021- July 31, 2022.



Join the ARPA-OH announcement list <https://lists.library.ohio.gov/mailman/listinfo/arpa-oh> to receive news and information about American Rescue Plan Act (ARPA) library initiatives and programs in Ohio supported through the Institute of Museum and Library Services and administered by the State Library of Ohio.



Questions may be addressed to Evan T. Struble, Associate State Librarian for Library Development, via estruble at library.ohio.gov<mailto:estruble at library.ohio.gov> or 614-752-9178, and Cindy Boyden, LSTA Coordinator, via LSTA at library.ohio.gov<mailto:LSTA at library.ohio.gov> or 614-644-6863.

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Marsha McDevitt-Stredney, Ph.D.
Public Information Officer
Director, Marketing & Communications
Pronouns: she, her, hers
State Library of Ohio
274 E. 1st Avenue
Columbus, OH 43201
Tel: 614-644-6875
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