Building the Foundation For Grant Seeking in Public Libraries
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Presenter: Shannan Furlow. Presented at the virtual Georgia Libraries Conference in October 2020. The outlook for continued library funding is changing at a rapid pace. With the advent of the COVID-19 pandemic, public libraries are not only losing future funding but also being forced to get creative with their existing budget in order to support new patron needs. This new mode of operation encourages a dynamic response in service as the environment changes from week to week. Public libraries are turning to grants to supplement funding and enhance programming for an increasingly virtual world. Leveraging existing resources and relationships is a good way to build a foundation for grant seeking.
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Building the Foundation For Grant Seeking in Public Libraries
- 1. www.georgialibraries.org Empowering libraries to improve the lives of all Georgians Building the Foundation For Grant Seeking in Public Libraries Shannan R.Furlow IT Program Manager October 7,2020 -2:15 PM Georgia Libraries Conference
- 2. www.georgialibraries.org Empowering libraries to improve the lives of all Georgians ABOUT GEORGIA PUBLIC LIBRARY SERVICE Georgia Public Library Service empowers libraries to improve the lives of all Georgians. We provide scalable library technology and services; staff training, consulting, and best practices; grant administration and more to create equity in library experience for patrons, no matter where they live. Georgia Public Library Service is the state library administrative agency and a unit of the Board of Regents, University System of Georgia.
- 3. www.georgialibraries.org Empowering libraries to improve the lives of all Georgians SHANNAN FURLOW IT Program Manager •10 years in Georgia •University systems & public libraries •GPLS –March 2018 •MLIS –Valdosta State •Lib Tech Fund program •LIFT program
- 4. www.georgialibraries.org Empowering libraries to improve the lives of all Georgians “Libraries exist to help people succeed during every phase of their life.” - Julie Walker, Georgia state librarian
- 5. www.georgialibraries.org Empowering libraries to improve the lives of all Georgians TODAY’SAGENDA •LIFT Grants Program •Leverage Existing Resources •COVID-19 Impact •Discover the Right Tools •Future of Public Library Grant Seeking •Q&A
- 6. www.georgialibraries.org Empowering libraries to improve the lives of all Georgians LIBRARY INITIATIVES FOR FUNDING TECHNOLOGY (LIFT) GRANTS PROGRAM Technology Focused Grant Seeking Available Evaluation Application Support Ideas Reviews
- 7. www.georgialibraries.org Empowering libraries to improve the lives of all Georgians Leverage Existing Resources
- 8. www.georgialibraries.org Empowering libraries to improve the lives of all Georgians LIB TECH FUND PROGRAM Trusted relationships Familiar resources Application cycle Sharing resources
- 9. www.georgialibraries.org Empowering libraries to improve the lives of all Georgians Three libraries IMLS APP grant One project funded Positive feedback Soft launch PILOT PROGRAM
- 10. www.georgialibraries.org Empowering libraries to improve the lives of all Georgians MARKETING THE PROGRAM Right avenue for audience Be consistent with messaging See you as a grant expert Promote their successes
- 11. www.georgialibraries.org Empowering libraries to improve the lives of all Georgians DATA SPOTLIGHT WebsiteStatistics FY19 –602 unique views FY20 –1,092 unique views FY21 –241 unique views(to date)
- 12. www.georgialibraries.org Empowering libraries to improve the lives of all Georgians COVID-19 Impact
- 13. www.georgialibraries.org Empowering libraries to improve the lives of all Georgians CHANGING LANDSCAPE Uncertain environment Normal funding scarce Learn to find opportunities Federal funding
- 14. www.georgialibraries.org Empowering libraries to improve the lives of all Georgians GOODBYE COMFORT ZONE Apply for everything Taking the time pays off Put pieces in place for success Don’t be afraid to ask questions
- 15. www.georgialibraries.org Empowering libraries to improve the lives of all Georgians DATA SPOTLIGHT FY19 –12 tickets FY20 –46 tickets FY21 –14 tickets (to date) LIFTGrantSupport
- 16. www.georgialibraries.org Empowering libraries to improve the lives of all Georgians Discover the Right Tools
- 17. www.georgialibraries.org Empowering libraries to improve the lives of all Georgians FIND. APPLY. REPEAT. EVALUATE Requirements Timeline Priorities BRAINSTORM Application Checklist (See Next Slide) DEVELOP Project Lead Shared Docs Complete Early REVIEW Second Eye Build Time In Reviews+ Admin Sign-off APPLY No Last Minute Business Hours Print Docs Confirmation Email REPEAT Do It All Over Again!
- 18. www.georgialibraries.org Empowering libraries to improve the lives of all Georgians APPLICATION CHECKLIST ❑ Location –Branch or region? ❑ Program –New or existing? ❑ Partnerships –Other libraries or community? ❑ Uniqueness –About library or program? ❑ Data –Audience and your area? ❑ Scalable –Build on program? ❑ Shareable –Easily adapted by libraries?
- 19. www.georgialibraries.org Empowering libraries to improve the lives of all Georgians RECYCLING IS YOUR FRIEND Try,try again Reuse projects Tailor applications Create templates Gather tips
- 20. www.georgialibraries.org Empowering libraries to improve the lives of all Georgians DATA SPOTLIGHT ApplicationReviews FY19 – 7 applications FY20 – 26 applications FY21 – 3 applications(to date)
- 21. www.georgialibraries.org Empowering libraries to improve the lives of all Georgians Future of Public Library Grant Seeking
- 22. www.georgialibraries.org Empowering libraries to improve the lives of all Georgians GROWING MOMENTUM More library interest Lead team radar Meetings and conferences Repeat requests Time management
- 23. www.georgialibraries.org Empowering libraries to improve the lives of all Georgians DATA SPOTLIGHT AwardedGrants FY19 –$39,992 FY20 –$90,192 FY21 –$30,000(to date)
- 24. Connect with us Shannan R.Furlow sfurlow@georgialibraries.org https://galibtech.georgialibraries.org/lift-grants