WEBVTT
Kind: captions
Language: en

1
00:00:00.240 --> 00:00:03.542
Yá’át’ééh, and welcome to the
Applicant Webinar for the Native

2
00:00:03.542 --> 00:00:06.320
American Library Services
Enhancement Grant Program.

3
00:00:07.200 --> 00:00:10.728
My name is Jennifer Himmelreich
and I am the program officer for

4
00:00:10.728 --> 00:00:11.760
this grant program.

5
00:00:13.000 --> 00:00:16.698
In this webinar, I'll be
providing information about the

6
00:00:16.698 --> 00:00:20.785
Native American Library Services
Enhancement Grant Program for

7
00:00:20.785 --> 00:00:21.240
FY2024.

8
00:00:21.520 --> 00:00:25.162
We will review eligibility, go
over the application process,

9
00:00:25.162 --> 00:00:28.386
review the types of projects
funded and the different

10
00:00:28.386 --> 00:00:29.759
application components.

11
00:00:30.280 --> 00:00:33.080
We'll also offer you a few tips
and suggestions.

12
00:00:33.800 --> 00:00:36.857
Our goal is to help make the
application process as easy as

13
00:00:36.857 --> 00:00:39.609
possible while helping to ensure
that our application

14
00:00:39.609 --> 00:00:40.680
requirements are met.

15
00:00:43.200 --> 00:00:47.424
The Native American Library
Services Enhancement Grants are

16
00:00:47.424 --> 00:00:51.930
competitive grants for up to two
years, and up to $150,000 cost

17
00:00:51.930 --> 00:00:53.480
share is not required.

18
00:00:54.080 --> 00:00:58.576
The anticipated period of
performance for projects begins

19
00:00:58.576 --> 00:01:02.840
September 1st, 2024 and must end
by August 31st, 2026.

20
00:01:03.760 --> 00:01:07.267
Federally recognized tribes are
eligible to apply for funding

21
00:01:07.267 --> 00:01:09.360
and serve as the official
applicant.

22
00:01:10.320 --> 00:01:13.200
The Tribe must offer library
services to the community.

23
00:01:13.600 --> 00:01:18.055
Such services may include, but
are not limited to, providing

24
00:01:18.055 --> 00:01:22.363
free access to books, print and
electronic media, research

25
00:01:22.363 --> 00:01:26.526
databases, job employment and
career services, help from

26
00:01:26.526 --> 00:01:31.200
librarians, spaces for studying,
reading and meetings, and free

27
00:01:31.200 --> 00:01:35.729
events and activities such as
programs, classes, and cultural

28
00:01:35.729 --> 00:01:37.919
events for people of all ages.

29
00:01:41.080 --> 00:01:44.525
IMLS recognizes the potential
for valuable contributions to

30
00:01:44.525 --> 00:01:47.856
the overall goals of the Native
American Library Services

31
00:01:47.856 --> 00:01:51.244
Enhancement Grant Program by
entities that do not meet the

32
00:01:51.244 --> 00:01:52.680
eligibility requirements.

33
00:01:53.400 --> 00:01:56.618
Although such entities may not
serve as the lead applicant

34
00:01:56.618 --> 00:01:59.454
organization, they are
encouraged to participate in

35
00:01:59.454 --> 00:02:00.599
projects as partners.

36
00:02:01.240 --> 00:02:04.897
Such entities may, for example,
assist the lead applicant with

37
00:02:04.897 --> 00:02:06.000
project activities.

38
00:02:06.840 --> 00:02:10.471
It is important that the partner
organization have an established

39
00:02:10.471 --> 00:02:13.772
relationship with the tribal
administration before applying

40
00:02:13.772 --> 00:02:17.183
for the grant because the tribe
is ultimately physic fiscally

41
00:02:17.183 --> 00:02:20.320
and legally responsible for the
management of the grant.

42
00:02:21.360 --> 00:02:24.462
The assumption in such a
partnership is that the tribal

43
00:02:24.462 --> 00:02:27.786
community that applies for the
grant is directly served and

44
00:02:27.786 --> 00:02:30.888
benefits from the grant
activities that are carried out

45
00:02:30.888 --> 00:02:32.440
by the partner organization.

46
00:02:35.000 --> 00:02:38.266
The Native American Library
Services Enhancement Grants have

47
00:02:38.266 --> 00:02:41.104
three main goals, with
objectives that correspond to

48
00:02:41.104 --> 00:02:41.640
each goal.

49
00:02:42.320 --> 00:02:45.600
Applicants will identify which
goal your project will focus on.

50
00:02:46.720 --> 00:02:50.425
The first goal and objectives
correspond to the Digital

51
00:02:50.425 --> 00:02:54.594
Services Project category on the
Program Information Form, and

52
00:02:54.594 --> 00:02:58.431
they are to improve digital
services to support needs for

53
00:02:58.431 --> 00:03:01.541
education, workforce
development, economic and

54
00:03:01.541 --> 00:03:05.511
business development, health
information, critical thinking

55
00:03:05.511 --> 00:03:07.960
skills, and digital literacy
skills.

56
00:03:08.800 --> 00:03:12.762
Objective 1.1 supports the
establishment and refinement of

57
00:03:12.762 --> 00:03:16.120
digital infrastructure,
platforms and technology.

58
00:03:16.640 --> 00:03:20.170
Objective 1.2 supports
preservation and access to

59
00:03:20.170 --> 00:03:23.560
information and resources
through digitization.

60
00:03:26.200 --> 00:03:30.085
The second goal and objectives
correspond to the Educational

61
00:03:30.085 --> 00:03:34.226
Programming Project category on
the Program Information Form and

62
00:03:34.226 --> 00:03:38.112
they are to improve educational
programs related to specific

63
00:03:38.112 --> 00:03:41.998
topics and content, areas of
interest to library patrons and

64
00:03:41.998 --> 00:03:43.399
community based users.

65
00:03:44.400 --> 00:03:48.245
Objective 2.1 supports the
identification of the needs and

66
00:03:48.245 --> 00:03:49.680
interests of learners.

67
00:03:50.520 --> 00:03:54.472
Objective 2.2 supports the
development and implementation

68
00:03:54.472 --> 00:03:58.288
of classes, events, teaching
tools, resources and other

69
00:03:58.288 --> 00:03:59.720
educational services.

70
00:04:00.480 --> 00:04:04.621
Objective 2.3 supports the
valuative assessment of library

71
00:04:04.621 --> 00:04:07.920
based approaches to teaching and
facilitation.

72
00:04:09.600 --> 00:04:13.223
The third goal and objectives
correspond to the Preservation

73
00:04:13.223 --> 00:04:16.371
and Revitalization project
category, and they are to

74
00:04:16.371 --> 00:04:19.579
enhance the preservation and
revitalization of Native

75
00:04:19.579 --> 00:04:21.480
American cultures and languages.

76
00:04:22.120 --> 00:04:24.720
This can be done through
Objective 3.1.

77
00:04:24.720 --> 00:04:28.263
Support the development of
efficient strategic partnerships

78
00:04:28.263 --> 00:04:31.040
within, across and outside
Native communities.

79
00:04:31.600 --> 00:04:35.293
Objective 3.2 Support the
preservation of content of

80
00:04:35.293 --> 00:04:39.613
unique and specific value to
Native communities and Objective

81
00:04:39.613 --> 00:04:43.516
3.3 Support the sharing of
content within and or beyond

82
00:04:43.516 --> 00:04:44.840
Native Communities.

83
00:04:51.360 --> 00:04:54.916
You can find the Notice of
Funding Opportunity, also

84
00:04:54.916 --> 00:04:57.400
referred to as NOFO, on our
website.

85
00:04:58.040 --> 00:05:01.941
Make sure to read the NOFO
carefully and follow all the

86
00:05:01.941 --> 00:05:02.360
links.

87
00:05:04.760 --> 00:05:07.824
Pages six and seven of the
Notice of Funding Opportunity

88
00:05:07.824 --> 00:05:11.158
include a table that lists all
of the application components,

89
00:05:11.158 --> 00:05:14.653
what kind of format they need to
be submitted as, and which file

90
00:05:14.653 --> 00:05:17.449
name to use when you're
submitting your application

91
00:05:17.449 --> 00:05:17.880
package.

92
00:05:18.520 --> 00:05:22.112
Use this list as a checklist of
all the documents you need to

93
00:05:22.112 --> 00:05:23.040
submit by April.

94
00:05:23.040 --> 00:05:26.646
First, you'll want to make sure
your application is complete so

95
00:05:26.646 --> 00:05:30.252
that it is not rejected simply
because you missed or forgot one

96
00:05:30.252 --> 00:05:30.760
document.

97
00:05:32.240 --> 00:05:35.847
Let's discuss and review the
timeline and how our grant

98
00:05:35.847 --> 00:05:37.200
review process works.

99
00:05:38.040 --> 00:05:44.074
First mark April 1st, 2024 at
11:59 PM Eastern as the

100
00:05:44.074 --> 00:05:45.080
deadline.

101
00:05:45.720 --> 00:05:50.611
Make note of the time zone
listed so you don't miss out

102
00:05:50.611 --> 00:05:53.320
once applications are received.

103
00:05:53.560 --> 00:05:56.770
Grant proposals go through
application checks to make sure

104
00:05:56.770 --> 00:06:00.036
all components are there in
April before being sent out for

105
00:06:00.036 --> 00:06:01.560
peer review in May and June.

106
00:06:02.520 --> 00:06:06.090
Reviewers will read and evaluate
proposals to make sure you've

107
00:06:06.090 --> 00:06:09.376
responded to the NOFO and that
your project your proposed

108
00:06:09.376 --> 00:06:11.360
project has potential for
success.

109
00:06:13.960 --> 00:06:17.225
In June and July we complete
budget checks and present the

110
00:06:17.225 --> 00:06:20.878
reviewers comments and scores to
the IMLS Director, who will then

111
00:06:20.878 --> 00:06:24.475
make funding decisions based on
reviewers evaluation and overall

112
00:06:24.475 --> 00:06:26.800
goal goals of the program and
the agency.

113
00:06:29.320 --> 00:06:32.980
Announcements will be made in
August for September 1st start

114
00:06:32.980 --> 00:06:33.280
date.

115
00:06:36.320 --> 00:06:39.734
Please note that during the
application review time in April

116
00:06:39.734 --> 00:06:43.204
and the budget reviews in June
noted with purple stars on the

117
00:06:43.204 --> 00:06:46.787
timeline, these are the periods
that our staff may reach out to

118
00:06:46.787 --> 00:06:50.313
grant contacts with questions
about the application components

119
00:06:50.313 --> 00:06:53.784
or questions about the budget,
form justification or indirect

120
00:06:53.784 --> 00:06:54.120
costs.

121
00:06:57.080 --> 00:07:00.769
If you need to get a better idea
of how to align your project

122
00:07:00.769 --> 00:07:03.864
with the three IMLS goal
categories, you can search

123
00:07:03.864 --> 00:07:06.840
previous awardees using our
awarded Grant search.

124
00:07:08.680 --> 00:07:12.227
Starting on the IMLS homepage,
click on Grants at the top of

125
00:07:12.227 --> 00:07:14.960
the page, then click on Search
Awarded Grants.

126
00:07:16.720 --> 00:07:20.889
From here you can select any
year under the fiscal year I've

127
00:07:20.889 --> 00:07:24.922
chosen FY22 and the Native
American Library Services Grant

128
00:07:24.922 --> 00:07:27.520
Program under Program and hit
Submit.

129
00:07:28.160 --> 00:07:31.760
This will pull up all FY22
enhancement awardees.

130
00:07:34.240 --> 00:07:35.360
Under the description.

131
00:07:35.600 --> 00:07:38.749
There's a PDF document that you
can download which will include

132
00:07:38.749 --> 00:07:41.701
the proposal, narrative and
schedule of completion for each

133
00:07:41.701 --> 00:07:42.440
funded project.

134
00:07:42.680 --> 00:07:45.040
It's a great resource to access.

135
00:07:47.480 --> 00:07:50.612
I will now review the questions
that you should address in in

136
00:07:50.612 --> 00:07:51.320
your proposal.

137
00:07:53.680 --> 00:07:57.018
As part of the IMLS
Supplementary Information Form,

138
00:07:57.018 --> 00:07:58.880
you will include an abstract.

139
00:08:01.040 --> 00:08:02.880
Here are some key questions to
address.

140
00:08:03.640 --> 00:08:07.497
First, identify the lead
applicant and, if applicable,

141
00:08:07.497 --> 00:08:08.760
any collaborators.

142
00:08:10.800 --> 00:08:14.114
Describe the need, problem, or
challenge your project will

143
00:08:14.114 --> 00:08:16.080
address and how it was
identified.

144
00:08:18.160 --> 00:08:21.727
List the high level activities
you will carry out and identify

145
00:08:21.727 --> 00:08:23.200
the associated time frame.

146
00:08:24.400 --> 00:08:28.560
Identify who or what will
benefit benefit from your

147
00:08:28.560 --> 00:08:32.800
project and specify your
project's intended results.

148
00:08:35.560 --> 00:08:38.773
Describe how you'll measure your
performance in achieving your

149
00:08:38.773 --> 00:08:39.640
intended results.

150
00:08:41.960 --> 00:08:44.852
If your proposed project is
selected for funding, your

151
00:08:44.852 --> 00:08:46.640
abstract may be published
online.

152
00:08:46.960 --> 00:08:50.606
As such, be careful not to
include any sensitive or

153
00:08:50.606 --> 00:08:52.360
confidential information.

154
00:08:55.200 --> 00:08:59.066
Your application narrative
should have three main sections,

155
00:08:59.066 --> 00:09:02.804
a project justification, a
project work plan, and project

156
00:09:02.804 --> 00:09:03.320
results.

157
00:09:04.520 --> 00:09:08.704
In your project justification,
you'll tell the reviewers which

158
00:09:08.704 --> 00:09:12.756
program goal and associated
objective of the Native American

159
00:09:12.756 --> 00:09:15.279
Library Services Enhancement
Program.

160
00:09:15.280 --> 00:09:19.970
Will your project address, like
the abstract, what you'll go in

161
00:09:19.970 --> 00:09:24.734
depth on, what need, problem or
challenge your project addresses

162
00:09:24.734 --> 00:09:26.640
and how it was identified?

163
00:09:27.880 --> 00:09:31.285
You can describe how you've used
demographic information,

164
00:09:31.285 --> 00:09:34.514
economic circumstances,
condition assessments, and and

165
00:09:34.514 --> 00:09:37.802
other relevant data from
reliable sources to define the

166
00:09:37.802 --> 00:09:41.090
need, problem or challenge and
develop the scope of the

167
00:09:41.090 --> 00:09:41.560
project.

168
00:09:43.800 --> 00:09:46.747
You'll also share who the target
group for your project is and

169
00:09:46.747 --> 00:09:48.760
how they've been involved in the
planning.

170
00:09:49.760 --> 00:09:53.912
Target group refers to those who
who will be most immediately and

171
00:09:53.912 --> 00:09:56.240
positively affected by your
project.

172
00:09:57.080 --> 00:10:00.790
Be specific by identifying
particular age groups, community

173
00:10:00.790 --> 00:10:04.501
members with particular needs,
and or other types of target

174
00:10:04.501 --> 00:10:05.119
audiences.

175
00:10:05.880 --> 00:10:08.581
Identify the number of
individuals in the target group

176
00:10:08.581 --> 00:10:09.760
or in each target group.

177
00:10:09.760 --> 00:10:14.560
If you identify more than one,
you'll want to share who the

178
00:10:14.560 --> 00:10:18.160
ultimate beneficiaries for this
project are.

179
00:10:18.840 --> 00:10:22.209
Beneficiaries refer to those who
are likely to be aided in the

180
00:10:22.209 --> 00:10:23.600
long term by your project.

181
00:10:24.080 --> 00:10:27.200
They may or not be the same
person as your target group.

182
00:10:28.160 --> 00:10:30.809
Identify the number of
individuals who will benefit

183
00:10:30.809 --> 00:10:33.867
benefit from your project in the
long term, if reliable and

184
00:10:33.867 --> 00:10:35.599
justifiable reasons are
possible.

185
00:10:36.200 --> 00:10:38.684
Otherwise, describe the
characteristics of the

186
00:10:38.684 --> 00:10:41.697
beneficiaries you expect to be
served eventually by your

187
00:10:41.697 --> 00:10:42.119
project.

188
00:10:45.120 --> 00:10:48.085
Looking at the second part of
the application, your Project

189
00:10:48.085 --> 00:10:50.902
Work Plan section will be the
bulk of your narrative and

190
00:10:50.902 --> 00:10:52.880
should address the following
questions.

191
00:10:54.600 --> 00:10:57.494
What specific activities will
you carry out and in what

192
00:10:57.494 --> 00:10:57.960
sequence?

193
00:10:57.960 --> 00:11:00.721
What are the risks to the
project and how will you

194
00:11:00.721 --> 00:11:01.480
mitigate them?

195
00:11:03.200 --> 00:11:06.360
Who will plan, implement and
manage your project?

196
00:11:08.240 --> 00:11:11.861
What time, financial personnel,
and other resources will you

197
00:11:11.861 --> 00:11:13.880
need to carry out the
activities?

198
00:11:14.600 --> 00:11:18.156
Please note that you must
include $3,000 per year of your

199
00:11:18.156 --> 00:11:21.589
proposed budget for travel to
attend an IMLS designated

200
00:11:21.589 --> 00:11:22.080
meeting.

201
00:11:24.520 --> 00:11:28.383
What existing resources within
the organization and assets

202
00:11:28.383 --> 00:11:31.787
within the community or or
library and or potential

203
00:11:31.787 --> 00:11:35.716
partners will be utilized during
this project to aid in its

204
00:11:35.716 --> 00:11:36.240
success.

205
00:11:36.920 --> 00:11:43.223
Resources and assets can include
both tangible and intangible

206
00:11:43.223 --> 00:11:44.240
potential.

207
00:11:44.240 --> 00:11:48.542
Partners can also include other
nonprofits, departments within

208
00:11:48.542 --> 00:11:52.640
colleges and universities, and
or for profit organizations.

209
00:11:55.400 --> 00:11:58.555
How and with whom will you share
your works, general findings and

210
00:11:58.555 --> 00:11:59.320
lessons learned?

211
00:12:02.480 --> 00:12:03.880
What data will you collect?

212
00:12:04.080 --> 00:12:07.329
How often and from what sources
in order to measure your

213
00:12:07.329 --> 00:12:10.293
performance in terms of
effectiveness, quality, and

214
00:12:10.293 --> 00:12:10.920
timeliness?

215
00:12:12.280 --> 00:12:16.573
And does your project include
any digital content, resources,

216
00:12:16.573 --> 00:12:18.720
assets, software, or data sets?

217
00:12:22.200 --> 00:12:25.971
For the third narrative
component it needs to include

218
00:12:25.971 --> 00:12:30.301
what your project's intended
results are and how will they be

219
00:12:30.301 --> 00:12:31.000
addressed.

220
00:12:31.000 --> 00:12:33.440
The need, problem, or challenge
you have identified.

221
00:12:36.040 --> 00:12:39.335
How will the knowledge, skills,
and or appreciation of the

222
00:12:39.335 --> 00:12:41.960
target group grow as a result of
your project?

223
00:12:44.240 --> 00:12:46.800
What products will result from
your project?

224
00:12:49.480 --> 00:12:52.184
How will you sustain the
benefits of your project beyond

225
00:12:52.184 --> 00:12:54.320
the conclusion of the period of
performance?

226
00:12:54.680 --> 00:12:57.906
For example, will there be
ongoing institutional and or

227
00:12:57.906 --> 00:13:00.960
community support of project
activities or products?

228
00:13:01.840 --> 00:13:04.960
Do you have any demonstrated buy
in from potential stakeholders?

229
00:13:05.600 --> 00:13:08.526
What are your plans for
sustaining any digitized

230
00:13:08.526 --> 00:13:11.453
collection software or
supporting documentation,

231
00:13:11.453 --> 00:13:14.559
information systems, and or
other technology tools?

232
00:13:18.800 --> 00:13:21.914
The Native American Library
Services Enhancement Grants

233
00:13:21.914 --> 00:13:25.307
program will use the following
three performance measurement

234
00:13:25.307 --> 00:13:28.366
measurements as a basis for
understanding the level of

235
00:13:28.366 --> 00:13:31.815
performance by the grant program
as a whole and by each award

236
00:13:31.815 --> 00:13:34.040
supported through it for
effectiveness.

237
00:13:34.400 --> 00:13:37.954
Are the activities being
supported by the program

238
00:13:37.954 --> 00:13:42.077
contributing to a improving
digital services, B improving

239
00:13:42.077 --> 00:13:46.414
educational programs and or C
enhancing the preservation and

240
00:13:46.414 --> 00:13:50.466
revitalization of Native
American cultures and languages

241
00:13:50.466 --> 00:13:51.319
for quality?

242
00:13:51.640 --> 00:13:55.227
Is the program meeting user
requirements and expectations

243
00:13:55.227 --> 00:13:58.690
and for timeliness, is each
activity being completed on

244
00:13:58.690 --> 00:13:59.000
time?

245
00:13:59.000 --> 00:14:02.632
As proposed, each applicant must
identify what data they will

246
00:14:02.632 --> 00:14:06.206
collect, how often, and from
what source in order to produce

247
00:14:06.206 --> 00:14:07.320
these measurements.

248
00:14:08.040 --> 00:14:10.895
Consider using the Sample
Performance Measurement Plan

249
00:14:10.895 --> 00:14:12.920
referenced in the NOFO to get
started.

250
00:14:16.640 --> 00:14:19.427
I will now address key
components of your application

251
00:14:19.427 --> 00:14:19.840
package.

252
00:14:20.840 --> 00:14:24.454
Make sure to include the
application components listed on

253
00:14:24.454 --> 00:14:28.506
pages six and seven of the NOFO
and that are listed here on this

254
00:14:28.506 --> 00:14:28.880
slide.

255
00:14:30.120 --> 00:14:33.956
Conditionally required documents
are your federally negotiated

256
00:14:33.956 --> 00:14:37.671
indirect cost rate agreement if
you plan to use one, and the

257
00:14:37.671 --> 00:14:41.447
Digital Products plan if you are
creating any kind of digital

258
00:14:41.447 --> 00:14:43.640
product, that means it is
required.

259
00:14:43.640 --> 00:14:46.905
If any funds are being used to
create any kind of digital

260
00:14:46.905 --> 00:14:50.228
product, like website or digital
histories, you'll need to

261
00:14:50.228 --> 00:14:53.775
include an IMLS budget form and
budget justification following

262
00:14:53.775 --> 00:14:56.760
the standard budget categories
listed on this slide.

263
00:14:57.640 --> 00:15:01.287
Please note that the IMLS budget
form is used for all IMLS grant

264
00:15:01.287 --> 00:15:04.934
programs and includes areas you
may not fill out as part of this

265
00:15:04.934 --> 00:15:05.720
grant program.

266
00:15:08.560 --> 00:15:12.197
The budget justification which
accompanies the completed IMLS

267
00:15:12.197 --> 00:15:15.834
budget form should explain the
purpose and cost breakdown for

268
00:15:15.834 --> 00:15:18.239
each expense listed in these
categories.

269
00:15:19.040 --> 00:15:23.441
Note again that under the Travel
category, it should include

270
00:15:23.441 --> 00:15:26.400
$3000 per year for IMLS directed
Travel.

271
00:15:27.360 --> 00:15:30.987
Also, Please note that cost
share is not required as part of

272
00:15:30.987 --> 00:15:31.760
this program.

273
00:15:34.920 --> 00:15:38.010
You may submit a reasonable
number of supporting documents

274
00:15:38.010 --> 00:15:40.891
that supplement your narrative
and support the project

275
00:15:40.891 --> 00:15:41.520
description.

276
00:15:42.200 --> 00:15:45.620
You'll want to include material
that help IMLS staff and

277
00:15:45.620 --> 00:15:49.220
reviewers envision your project
in greater detail, but they

278
00:15:49.220 --> 00:15:52.760
should not be used to introduce
new topics nor to continue

279
00:15:52.760 --> 00:15:54.920
answers to the narrative
questions.

280
00:15:55.680 --> 00:15:58.200
Give each document a clear,
descriptive title.

281
00:15:58.200 --> 00:16:01.648
At the top of the first page,
you can choose to include any of

282
00:16:01.648 --> 00:16:03.400
the supporting documents listed.

283
00:16:04.720 --> 00:16:08.294
Make sure to submit a complete
application with all required

284
00:16:08.294 --> 00:16:08.880
documents.

285
00:16:09.240 --> 00:16:13.207
Don't forget, all key personnel
listed must have resumes and

286
00:16:13.207 --> 00:16:16.200
include any conditionally
required documents.

287
00:16:17.040 --> 00:16:21.029
If you're using a federally
negotiated indirect cost rate

288
00:16:21.029 --> 00:16:25.088
agreement, remember that the
agreement must extend through

289
00:16:25.088 --> 00:16:26.120
September 2024.

290
00:16:27.280 --> 00:16:31.058
Please note that the indirect
cost rate at the time of the

291
00:16:31.058 --> 00:16:35.028
award stands until the end of
the grant award performance, So

292
00:16:35.028 --> 00:16:38.934
if a new rate is negotiated, we
cannot amend to the new rate

293
00:16:38.934 --> 00:16:40.920
during your performance period.

294
00:16:43.080 --> 00:16:46.234
Last tip, supporting documents
might include needs,

295
00:16:46.234 --> 00:16:50.057
assessments, letters of support
plans, or reports that you can

296
00:16:50.057 --> 00:16:52.120
add on to support your
narrative.

297
00:16:56.400 --> 00:16:59.558
Next, we'll provide some tips to
help you with the application

298
00:16:59.558 --> 00:16:59.960
process.

299
00:17:02.160 --> 00:17:03.920
First, register early.

300
00:17:04.680 --> 00:17:09.920
The UEI, SAM.gov and Grants.gov
registration are sequential.

301
00:17:10.640 --> 00:17:15.287
The UEI has replaced DUNS and is
generated when you register with

302
00:17:15.287 --> 00:17:19.935
SAM.gov. You must have an active
SAM.gov registration to register

303
00:17:19.935 --> 00:17:23.878
with Grants.gov, and you will
need to have a functional

304
00:17:23.878 --> 00:17:27.751
Grants.gov registration to
submit an enhancement grant

305
00:17:27.751 --> 00:17:29.160
application to IMLS.

306
00:17:30.320 --> 00:17:33.974
Remember that your SAM.gov
registration expires each year

307
00:17:33.974 --> 00:17:35.360
and you must renew it.

308
00:17:35.720 --> 00:17:39.160
You can log on to SAM.gov at any
time to find out your status.

309
00:17:39.360 --> 00:17:41.040
I would recommend doing that
today.

310
00:17:43.400 --> 00:17:46.240
Here are a few application tips
based on experience.

311
00:17:47.560 --> 00:17:50.760
First, plan for time to gather
feedback and revise.

312
00:17:51.960 --> 00:17:55.325
Ask two to three people who are
not involved in the grant to

313
00:17:55.325 --> 00:17:58.801
read the proposal and provide
feedback on ideas, structure and

314
00:17:58.801 --> 00:17:59.960
grammar and spelling.

315
00:18:01.600 --> 00:18:03.920
Consider their feedback and
revise accordingly.

316
00:18:04.960 --> 00:18:08.180
Proofread the final version
carefully and use spell check

317
00:18:08.180 --> 00:18:08.680
features.

318
00:18:09.960 --> 00:18:13.088
Finally, coordinate with tribal
administration to submit all

319
00:18:13.088 --> 00:18:16.320
application components through
grants.gov before the deadline.

320
00:18:18.880 --> 00:18:22.560
Please note that we will
consider complete applications

321
00:18:22.560 --> 00:18:26.110
from eligible applicants that
submit on or before the

322
00:18:26.110 --> 00:18:30.120
deadline, which is April 1st,
2024 at 11:59 PM Eastern Time.

323
00:18:31.280 --> 00:18:33.920
Save all your documents as PDF
files.

324
00:18:34.320 --> 00:18:37.200
grants.gov cannot convert them
for you.

325
00:18:38.720 --> 00:18:41.857
Upload application files to
grants.gov prior to the

326
00:18:41.857 --> 00:18:42.400
deadline.

327
00:18:43.080 --> 00:18:46.229
I would encourage you to set a
date prior to the deadline in

328
00:18:46.229 --> 00:18:49.120
case something unforeseen comes
up requiring more time.

329
00:18:50.360 --> 00:18:52.320
Use the Grants.gov workspace.

330
00:18:52.320 --> 00:18:55.635
It's a great way to organize the
work of the application process

331
00:18:55.635 --> 00:18:58.797
into one work environment and
with any work partners who have

332
00:18:58.797 --> 00:19:01.551
a role to play in the
application prep and submission

333
00:19:01.551 --> 00:19:01.959
process.

334
00:19:03.040 --> 00:19:06.202
Be sure to double check the
uploaded files against the table

335
00:19:06.202 --> 00:19:09.520
of application components in the
Notice of Funding Opportunity.

336
00:19:10.400 --> 00:19:13.717
Finally, by starting early, it
allows you to resubmit before

337
00:19:13.717 --> 00:19:15.240
the deadline if you need to.

338
00:19:15.760 --> 00:19:18.314
This might be helpful if you
discover that you forgot

339
00:19:18.314 --> 00:19:21.199
something or would like to add
additional information to the

340
00:19:21.199 --> 00:19:22.240
Library Services Plan.

341
00:19:25.880 --> 00:19:29.552
For questions about eligibility,
your Library Services plan and

342
00:19:29.552 --> 00:19:32.995
project activities, the Digital
Product Products Plan, your

343
00:19:32.995 --> 00:19:36.495
budget, including allowability
of costs, please reach out to

344
00:19:36.495 --> 00:19:38.160
myself, Jennifer Himmelreich.

345
00:19:39.000 --> 00:19:41.989
For questions about application
requirements and deadlines,

346
00:19:41.989 --> 00:19:44.480
please reach out to my
colleague, Sheena Afoakwa.

347
00:19:45.000 --> 00:19:47.120
Our contact information is on
this slide.

348
00:19:47.800 --> 00:19:50.387
Thank you for listening in and
we look forward to receiving

349
00:19:50.387 --> 00:19:51.120
your application.

350
00:19:51.480 --> 00:19:54.040
As always, best wishes from
IMLS.