The Kansas Libraries CARES grant application is now open.
The CARES grant is open from now until July 31, 2020. Funding for this grant comes to the State Library from the Institute of Museum and Library Services. This non-competitive grant is open to Kansas public libraries. Application and guidelines can be found at https://kslib.info/1451/LSTA-CARES-Covid-19.
The purpose of the funding will be to help libraries address efforts to prevent, prepare for, and respond to COVID-19. The application is relatively simple and the list of approved purchases is long and expansive. The State Library wants to make this process as easy possible. Libraries will be allowed to include purchases from April 21, 2020 through Sept. 30, 2020.
Please note, this application has an abbreviated grant timeline.
The application submission deadline will be July 31 at 5 p.m. CST.
Timeline:
•July 31, 2020: Application Deadline
•Aug. 2020: Funding Dispersed
•Sept. 30, 2020: Libraries should make every effort to expend the full amount awarded and according to grant guidelines by this date.
•Oct. 31, 2020: Libraries must submit documentation of purchase and complete a brief report via a form provided by the State Library of Kansas.
This grant opportunity for public libraries is made possible by the Institute of Museum and Library Services federal CARES Act.
For more information, visit the State Library of Kansas website: