WEBVTT Kind: captions Language: en 1 00:00:04.280 --> 00:00:08.067 Hello, my name is Sarah Fuller and I'm a Senior Program Officer 2 00:00:08.067 --> 00:00:11.263 in the Office of Library Services at the Institute of 3 00:00:11.263 --> 00:00:12.920 Museum and Library Services. 4 00:00:13.360 --> 00:00:16.916 This webinar will cover the fiscal year 2025 National 5 00:00:16.916 --> 00:00:21.132 Leadership Grants for Libraries program and the Laura Bush 21st 6 00:00:21.132 --> 00:00:23.240 Century Librarian Grant program. 7 00:00:26.040 --> 00:00:29.488 Today we will briefly go over LESS and its strategic 8 00:00:29.488 --> 00:00:32.805 priorities and provide an overview of the National 9 00:00:32.805 --> 00:00:36.774 Leadership Grant and Laura Bush 21st Century Librarian Grant 10 00:00:36.774 --> 00:00:37.359 programs. 11 00:00:37.880 --> 00:00:40.760 We will also review eligibility criteria. 12 00:00:40.880 --> 00:00:44.444 The project types take you through the application process 13 00:00:44.444 --> 00:00:48.129 and provide you with some tips to help make your application 14 00:00:48.129 --> 00:00:49.640 complete and competitive. 15 00:00:50.720 --> 00:00:54.866 Most importantly, I'm Alas is pleased to announce a new Notice 16 00:00:54.866 --> 00:00:59.012 of Funding Opportunity format for fiscal year 2025, as well as 17 00:00:59.012 --> 00:01:02.237 a brand new project type, the Community Centered 18 00:01:02.237 --> 00:01:04.080 Implementation Project Type. 19 00:01:08.240 --> 00:01:12.103 IMLS is an independent grant making agency and the primary 20 00:01:12.103 --> 00:01:15.836 source of federal support for the nation's libraries and 21 00:01:15.836 --> 00:01:16.360 museums. 22 00:01:16.880 --> 00:01:21.169 IMLS helps ensure that all Americans have access to museum, 23 00:01:21.169 --> 00:01:23.600 library and Information Services. 24 00:01:24.080 --> 00:01:29.812 You can read our mission and vision on this slide and on our 25 00:01:29.812 --> 00:01:31.880 website, www.imls.gov. 26 00:01:35.000 --> 00:01:39.251 If you have applied to IMLS in the past, you may note that the 27 00:01:39.251 --> 00:01:43.300 Fiscal Year 2025 Notice of Funding Opportunity appears in a 28 00:01:43.300 --> 00:01:44.920 different visual format. 29 00:01:45.800 --> 00:01:49.427 IMLS hopes that this change makes the NOFO easier to read 30 00:01:49.427 --> 00:01:50.240 and navigate. 31 00:01:51.160 --> 00:01:54.632 While the format is visually different from previous years, 32 00:01:54.632 --> 00:01:58.047 most of the content remains relatively similar to previous 33 00:01:58.047 --> 00:01:58.800 fiscal years. 34 00:01:59.520 --> 00:02:03.331 Should you have questions about what's new and any changes, 35 00:02:03.331 --> 00:02:07.207 please contact an IMLS Program Officer who will be more than 36 00:02:07.207 --> 00:02:10.320 willing to assist you and resolve your concerns. 37 00:02:11.040 --> 00:02:13.333 We will discuss the new Community Centered 38 00:02:13.333 --> 00:02:16.480 Implementation Project type a little later in the webinar. 39 00:02:21.000 --> 00:02:24.684 The Strategic Plan lays out several goals for the agency's 40 00:02:24.684 --> 00:02:27.806 work championing lifelong learning, strengthening 41 00:02:27.806 --> 00:02:30.803 community engagement, and advancing collection, 42 00:02:30.803 --> 00:02:32.239 stewardship and access. 43 00:02:32.760 --> 00:02:36.533 Each award that we make through our grant programs will align 44 00:02:36.533 --> 00:02:40.185 with one agency level goal and one associated objective and 45 00:02:40.185 --> 00:02:44.080 will contribute meaningfully to the achievement of both program 46 00:02:44.080 --> 00:02:45.479 and agency level goals. 47 00:02:49.400 --> 00:02:53.606 Today we will be talking about two of our grant programs, both 48 00:02:53.606 --> 00:02:57.545 of which have a preliminary proposal deadline of September 49 00:02:57.545 --> 00:02:58.280 20th, 2024. 50 00:02:59.080 --> 00:03:02.857 The first is our National Leadership Grants for Libraries 51 00:03:02.857 --> 00:03:06.505 program, otherwise known as NLGNLG projects enhance the 52 00:03:06.505 --> 00:03:09.957 quality of library services nationwide by addressing 53 00:03:09.957 --> 00:03:13.280 critical needs in the library and archives fields. 54 00:03:14.000 --> 00:03:17.606 The models, tools, research, findings, services, and 55 00:03:17.606 --> 00:03:21.757 partnerships resulting from these awards can be widely used, 56 00:03:21.757 --> 00:03:25.704 adapted, scaled, or replicated to extend and maximize the 57 00:03:25.704 --> 00:03:29.991 benefit of federal investment to libraries and archives of all 58 00:03:29.991 --> 00:03:30.400 sizes. 59 00:03:32.240 --> 00:03:35.981 It is it is particularly important to note the importance 60 00:03:35.981 --> 00:03:39.465 of far reaching impact in a national leadership grant 61 00:03:39.465 --> 00:03:40.240 application. 62 00:03:41.040 --> 00:03:44.325 The benefits of your work should extend well beyond one 63 00:03:44.325 --> 00:03:46.320 institution or geographic region. 64 00:03:47.000 --> 00:03:50.059 Collaborating across institutions, considering 65 00:03:50.059 --> 00:03:54.225 institutional diversity in terms of geography, size and type of 66 00:03:54.225 --> 00:03:57.610 institution, and thinking through dissemination and 67 00:03:57.610 --> 00:04:00.279 replicability are essential for success. 68 00:04:01.120 --> 00:04:04.095 The Community Centered Implementation Project type is 69 00:04:04.095 --> 00:04:06.960 an exception and we will talk about this more soon. 70 00:04:08.040 --> 00:04:11.877 Note that we also do not accept applications that are strictly 71 00:04:11.877 --> 00:04:15.288 for digitization, and we cannot accept applications for 72 00:04:15.288 --> 00:04:16.080 construction. 73 00:04:19.960 --> 00:04:23.693 The goal for this program is to generate projects that develop, 74 00:04:23.693 --> 00:04:26.960 enhance, or disseminate replicable practices, programs, 75 00:04:26.960 --> 00:04:30.519 models, or tools to strengthen library and archival services 76 00:04:30.519 --> 00:04:31.920 for the American public. 77 00:04:32.760 --> 00:04:36.389 Each applicant should align their proposed project with the 78 00:04:36.389 --> 00:04:40.200 national leadership goal and one of the associated objectives. 79 00:04:40.760 --> 00:04:43.585 An applicant should clearly identify their selected 80 00:04:43.585 --> 00:04:47.008 objective in the narrative and the library program information 81 00:04:47.008 --> 00:04:47.280 form. 82 00:04:51.760 --> 00:04:55.382 The other program we are discussing today is the Laura 83 00:04:55.382 --> 00:04:59.004 Bush 21st Century Librarian Program, or I'll Be 21 for 84 00:04:59.004 --> 00:04:59.400 short. 85 00:05:00.160 --> 00:05:03.358 This program is designed to build a diverse librarian 86 00:05:03.358 --> 00:05:07.150 archival workforce to meet the information needs of communities 87 00:05:07.150 --> 00:05:10.941 and increase the institutional capacity of libraries, archives, 88 00:05:10.941 --> 00:05:14.199 and library and information science graduate programs. 89 00:05:14.800 --> 00:05:18.213 The program supports projects that provide training and 90 00:05:18.213 --> 00:05:21.200 professional development to library and archives 91 00:05:21.200 --> 00:05:24.857 professionals, develop faculty and information leaders, and 92 00:05:24.857 --> 00:05:28.758 recruit, educate, and retain the next generation of library and 93 00:05:28.758 --> 00:05:30.160 archives professionals. 94 00:05:31.000 --> 00:05:35.580 Like NLG, projects are expected to influence practice, reflect 95 00:05:35.580 --> 00:05:39.725 an understanding of current practice and priorities, use 96 00:05:39.725 --> 00:05:43.942 strategic collaborations, disseminate activities, results 97 00:05:43.942 --> 00:05:47.359 and findings, and generate measurable results. 98 00:05:48.280 --> 00:05:51.930 And just like NLG, far reaching impact is expected for all 99 00:05:51.930 --> 00:05:55.395 project categories except for the new Community Centred 100 00:05:55.395 --> 00:05:56.880 implementation category. 101 00:05:58.040 --> 00:05:59.720 For both of these programs. 102 00:05:59.720 --> 00:06:03.360 Please keep in mind that September 20th will be the only 103 00:06:03.360 --> 00:06:06.680 deadline for submitting applications in fiscal year 104 00:06:06.680 --> 00:06:07.000 2025. 105 00:06:11.360 --> 00:06:15.445 The goal for the Laura Bush 21st Century Program are route one, 106 00:06:15.445 --> 00:06:18.509 recruit and educate future library and archives 107 00:06:18.509 --> 00:06:20.680 professionals, faculty and staff. 108 00:06:21.240 --> 00:06:24.540 Or two, Train and retain current library and archives 109 00:06:24.540 --> 00:06:26.680 professionals, faculty, and staff. 110 00:06:27.440 --> 00:06:31.160 Each applicant should rely on their proposed project with one 111 00:06:31.160 --> 00:06:34.340 of these two program goals and one of the associated 112 00:06:34.340 --> 00:06:35.000 objectives. 113 00:06:35.480 --> 00:06:38.886 Goal and objective choices should be identified clearly in 114 00:06:38.886 --> 00:06:42.120 the Narrative and the Library Program Information form. 115 00:06:45.280 --> 00:06:48.982 Here we have provided some guidance for those of you who 116 00:06:48.982 --> 00:06:52.880 are unsure whether your project idea fits into NLG or LB21. 117 00:06:53.560 --> 00:06:57.146 Note that NLD is focused on external services and direct 118 00:06:57.146 --> 00:07:00.858 work with the American public, whereas LB 21 is focused on 119 00:07:00.858 --> 00:07:04.444 building and training the current and future library and 120 00:07:04.444 --> 00:07:05.640 archival workforce. 121 00:07:06.360 --> 00:07:10.692 If your project is primarily about education and training for 122 00:07:10.692 --> 00:07:14.395 information professionals, either formal or informal 123 00:07:14.395 --> 00:07:17.680 education, you should probably apply to LB 21. 124 00:07:18.440 --> 00:07:22.160 If you are a non tenured tenure track faculty member and dress 125 00:07:22.160 --> 00:07:26.057 it in research funding, you will want to look at the Early Career 126 00:07:26.057 --> 00:07:29.422 Research Development category in Laura Bush 21st Century 127 00:07:29.422 --> 00:07:30.840 Librarian Grant program. 128 00:07:32.120 --> 00:07:35.909 If your project is focused on direct services for the American 129 00:07:35.909 --> 00:07:39.879 public, whether through practice or research, you should apply to 130 00:07:39.879 --> 00:07:40.120 NLG. 131 00:07:41.240 --> 00:07:44.213 Please make sure to read through the Notice of Funding 132 00:07:44.213 --> 00:07:47.727 Opportunity carefully to ensure your project is aligned with the 133 00:07:47.727 --> 00:07:51.080 correct grant program and that you meet eligibility criteria. 134 00:07:51.400 --> 00:07:55.000 If you are unsure, feel free to contact one of our program staff 135 00:07:55.000 --> 00:07:55.720 for guidance. 136 00:08:00.080 --> 00:08:03.947 On the IMLS website, we have landing pages for each of the 137 00:08:03.947 --> 00:08:04.800 two programs. 138 00:08:05.040 --> 00:08:08.089 If you're on this webinar, it's likely you've already visited 139 00:08:08.089 --> 00:08:08.680 one or both. 140 00:08:09.440 --> 00:08:12.160 These pages provide an overview of the programs. 141 00:08:12.440 --> 00:08:16.067 Links to the full Notices of Funding Opportunity and also 142 00:08:16.067 --> 00:08:16.880 this webinar. 143 00:08:16.880 --> 00:08:20.087 So if you want to refer to this applicant webinar later, that's 144 00:08:20.087 --> 00:08:21.240 where you will find it. 145 00:08:21.800 --> 00:08:25.165 In addition, on each page you can find a list of the relevant 146 00:08:25.165 --> 00:08:28.531 program staff you should contact with any questions about the 147 00:08:28.531 --> 00:08:30.920 grant programs and the application process. 148 00:08:31.520 --> 00:08:35.360 If you If you are unsure who to contact, please just reach out 149 00:08:35.360 --> 00:08:39.382 to one of us and we'll make sure you get connected to the program 150 00:08:39.382 --> 00:08:43.040 officer whose expertise best aligns with your project idea. 151 00:08:43.960 --> 00:08:47.238 We highly suggest you reach out to one of us in advance of the 152 00:08:47.238 --> 00:08:48.800 preliminary proposal deadline. 153 00:08:52.880 --> 00:08:57.512 Your organization is Your organization is eligible to 154 00:08:57.512 --> 00:09:02.487 apply if it is one a unit of state or local government or 155 00:09:02.487 --> 00:09:07.891 A5O1C3 nonprofit organization, 2 located states or territories 156 00:09:07.891 --> 00:09:13.295 and three, one of six types of organizations, which we'll list 157 00:09:13.295 --> 00:09:14.840 on the next slide. 158 00:09:15.480 --> 00:09:18.941 Please also note that the Laura Bush 21st Century Librarian 159 00:09:18.941 --> 00:09:22.287 Grant Program has additional eligibility requirements for 160 00:09:22.287 --> 00:09:25.287 early career Research development proposals, so you 161 00:09:25.287 --> 00:09:28.403 should pay attention to that in the Notice of Funding 162 00:09:28.403 --> 00:09:30.480 Opportunity if that applies to you. 163 00:09:33.400 --> 00:09:37.144 In addition to the criteria on the previous slide, your 164 00:09:37.144 --> 00:09:41.022 organization is eligible to apply if you are one of these 165 00:09:41.022 --> 00:09:45.101 six types of organizations, including a library, archives or 166 00:09:45.101 --> 00:09:49.046 parent organization, an academic or administrative unit, a 167 00:09:49.046 --> 00:09:53.191 digital library or archives, or a library or archival agency, 168 00:09:53.191 --> 00:09:55.999 consortium, association, or organization. 169 00:09:56.640 --> 00:10:00.016 If you have any questions about your eligibility, please reach 170 00:10:00.016 --> 00:10:02.000 out to someone on our program staff. 171 00:10:04.640 --> 00:10:08.683 You are not eligible to apply to these programs if you are a 172 00:10:08.683 --> 00:10:12.726 federally operated institution, a for profit institution, an 173 00:10:12.726 --> 00:10:16.040 individual, or a foreign country or organization. 174 00:10:16.800 --> 00:10:20.241 A federally operated institution does not mean an institution 175 00:10:20.241 --> 00:10:22.240 that receives other federal grants. 176 00:10:22.560 --> 00:10:26.279 It means that if you are a federal agency, for example the 177 00:10:26.279 --> 00:10:29.746 Library of Congress or Smithsonian, we cannot fund you 178 00:10:29.746 --> 00:10:30.440 if you are. 179 00:10:31.200 --> 00:10:34.438 If you are an ineligible institution, we encourage you to 180 00:10:34.438 --> 00:10:36.560 partner with an eligible institution. 181 00:10:36.960 --> 00:10:40.272 While you cannot be the lead applicant, you can apply through 182 00:10:40.272 --> 00:10:43.584 a partnership with an eligible institution and may be able to 183 00:10:43.584 --> 00:10:45.240 receive funding in that manner. 184 00:10:45.800 --> 00:10:48.960 More information about this is provided in the guidelines on 185 00:10:48.960 --> 00:10:52.017 our website, but the point here is that it is important to 186 00:10:52.017 --> 00:10:54.814 figure out early if you are eligible to apply for the 187 00:10:54.814 --> 00:10:56.680 program that is of interest to you. 188 00:11:00.440 --> 00:11:03.835 To ensure you will be able to submit your application, Please 189 00:11:03.835 --> 00:11:06.628 ensure the following registrations are in place at 190 00:11:06.628 --> 00:11:07.560 your institution. 191 00:11:08.280 --> 00:11:13.054 An applicant organization must have a unique entity identifier 192 00:11:13.054 --> 00:11:17.374 number, a current and active system for award management 193 00:11:17.374 --> 00:11:21.240 registration, and an activegrants.gov registration 194 00:11:21.240 --> 00:11:25.560 with an approved authorized organization representative. 195 00:11:26.280 --> 00:11:30.067 We strongly recommend you check these registrations immediately 196 00:11:30.067 --> 00:11:33.322 to ensure that they are accurate, current, and active, 197 00:11:33.322 --> 00:11:36.400 as it can take a long time to update or renew them. 198 00:11:37.360 --> 00:11:40.320 Your institution must be registered with Sam. 199 00:11:40.880 --> 00:11:44.677 It's important to keep in mind that your Sam registration is 200 00:11:44.677 --> 00:11:48.600 good for only one year at a time and must be renewed annually. 201 00:11:49.080 --> 00:11:52.036 That's something you don't want to be doing right before the 202 00:11:52.036 --> 00:11:54.800 deadline, so we recommend checking your status early on. 203 00:11:55.360 --> 00:11:58.563 If it's not your job to track your Sam registration, we 204 00:11:58.563 --> 00:12:02.225 recommend you contact the person at your organization whose job 205 00:12:02.225 --> 00:12:04.800 it is so you can make sure this is in place. 206 00:12:05.520 --> 00:12:08.948 You'll also need an account at grants.gov, which is the portal 207 00:12:08.948 --> 00:12:11.560 through which you will submit your application. 208 00:12:12.240 --> 00:12:15.560 Allow at least two weeks for the registration process here. 209 00:12:15.840 --> 00:12:18.878 And even if you know you're registered, make sure you know 210 00:12:18.878 --> 00:12:21.866 who is authorized for your institution and make sure they 211 00:12:21.866 --> 00:12:23.360 know their login information. 212 00:12:24.120 --> 00:12:27.504 In fact, if you don't absolutely know for sure that all these 213 00:12:27.504 --> 00:12:31.053 registrations are in place, I'd recommend checking on it as soon 214 00:12:31.053 --> 00:12:32.200 as we get done today. 215 00:12:32.600 --> 00:12:35.773 Again, it's not something you want to be trying to accomplish 216 00:12:35.773 --> 00:12:37.360 anywhere close to the deadline. 217 00:12:41.480 --> 00:12:45.000 All applicants will also have to select a project type. 218 00:12:45.240 --> 00:12:48.075 These categories each have different limits regarding the 219 00:12:48.075 --> 00:12:51.106 period of performance of the grant, which you can see in this 220 00:12:51.106 --> 00:12:51.400 table. 221 00:12:52.240 --> 00:12:55.400 Planning grants are for preliminary project activities. 222 00:12:55.960 --> 00:12:59.340 Many people think about this as planning for a larger grant, but 223 00:12:59.340 --> 00:13:00.640 that's not a requirement. 224 00:13:01.240 --> 00:13:05.462 Planning activities may include conducting preliminary research, 225 00:13:05.462 --> 00:13:09.359 conducting an environmental scan, rapidly prototyping a new 226 00:13:09.359 --> 00:13:13.191 program or service, or working on creating partnerships to 227 00:13:13.191 --> 00:13:15.400 support larger future activities. 228 00:13:16.560 --> 00:13:20.340 Forum grants are for convening experts and stakeholders around 229 00:13:20.340 --> 00:13:22.440 an issue of national significance. 230 00:13:22.800 --> 00:13:26.071 This could be to support one large meeting or several 231 00:13:26.071 --> 00:13:29.706 meetings focused on a particular area to establish a shared 232 00:13:29.706 --> 00:13:31.159 agenda or understanding. 233 00:13:32.080 --> 00:13:35.618 Planning and Forum grants must be for one to two years and both 234 00:13:35.618 --> 00:13:39.212 should demonstrate how you will measure and achieve far reaching 235 00:13:39.212 --> 00:13:39.599 impact. 236 00:13:41.440 --> 00:13:45.413 National Implementation grants support full scale development, 237 00:13:45.413 --> 00:13:49.070 execution and evaluation activities that will achieve far 238 00:13:49.070 --> 00:13:50.080 reaching impact. 239 00:13:50.400 --> 00:13:52.720 These are limited to one to three years. 240 00:13:54.400 --> 00:13:59.103 The new Community Centered Implementation grants adapt 241 00:13:59.103 --> 00:14:03.551 existing practices, findings, models, tools, and or 242 00:14:03.551 --> 00:14:07.400 partnerships to a local or specific context. 243 00:14:08.000 --> 00:14:11.582 This could either be one geographic region or a specific 244 00:14:11.582 --> 00:14:12.840 archival population. 245 00:14:13.360 --> 00:14:17.868 For this type, you must identify an already established standard 246 00:14:17.868 --> 00:14:22.307 practice, toolkit, open source software, or research finding in 247 00:14:22.307 --> 00:14:26.260 your proposal and describe how you will adapt it to your 248 00:14:26.260 --> 00:14:27.440 specific context. 249 00:14:28.200 --> 00:14:31.395 Your project should share resources and lessons learned 250 00:14:31.395 --> 00:14:34.362 that can be used by libraries and archives in other 251 00:14:34.362 --> 00:14:37.614 communities that may be interested in adapting a similar 252 00:14:37.614 --> 00:14:39.440 practice to their own community. 253 00:14:40.520 --> 00:14:44.102 Please note your your institution may only submit one 254 00:14:44.102 --> 00:14:48.348 application under the Community Centered Implementation Project 255 00:14:48.348 --> 00:14:48.680 type. 256 00:14:49.440 --> 00:14:53.873 Again, your institution may only submit one application under 257 00:14:53.873 --> 00:14:55.160 this project type. 258 00:14:56.120 --> 00:14:59.856 Community Centered Inflammation implementation projects are 259 00:14:59.856 --> 00:15:01.600 limited to one to two years. 260 00:15:03.400 --> 00:15:07.000 Applied research grants support the investigation of key 261 00:15:07.000 --> 00:15:10.980 questions relevant to libraries or archives, building on prior 262 00:15:10.980 --> 00:15:14.580 empirical, theoretical, or exploratory work in libraries 263 00:15:14.580 --> 00:15:17.360 and archives or other relevant disciplines. 264 00:15:17.920 --> 00:15:20.680 Your project should share resources and lessons learned 265 00:15:20.680 --> 00:15:23.834 that can be used by library and archival professionals in other 266 00:15:23.834 --> 00:15:25.560 communities throughout the nation. 267 00:15:26.800 --> 00:15:30.317 The Laura Bush 21st Century Program also offers the Early 268 00:15:30.317 --> 00:15:33.955 Career Research category, which supports the research of an 269 00:15:33.955 --> 00:15:37.775 untenured tenure track library and information science faculty 270 00:15:37.775 --> 00:15:38.200 member. 271 00:15:38.880 --> 00:15:43.240 Both of these research types are one to two, one to three years. 272 00:15:47.800 --> 00:15:51.307 To give you a better sense of the scale, here are the maximum 273 00:15:51.307 --> 00:15:54.814 dollar amounts you may request which are based on the project 274 00:15:54.814 --> 00:15:55.720 type you select. 275 00:15:56.440 --> 00:15:59.771 There is flexibility within the funding levels, but you should 276 00:15:59.771 --> 00:16:02.467 keep in mind that we have limited funding and both 277 00:16:02.467 --> 00:16:04.160 programs are highly competitive. 278 00:16:04.680 --> 00:16:07.720 We fund very few $1,000,000 projects. 279 00:16:08.120 --> 00:16:10.720 There is a value proposition that comes into play. 280 00:16:10.880 --> 00:16:14.416 The higher the amount you are asking for, the more compelling 281 00:16:14.416 --> 00:16:17.782 your case must be for how your work will impact the entire 282 00:16:17.782 --> 00:16:20.292 field and represent a significant return on 283 00:16:20.292 --> 00:16:20.920 investment. 284 00:16:21.680 --> 00:16:24.466 The Notice of Funding Opportunity also spells out 285 00:16:24.466 --> 00:16:27.755 these funding caps along with the corresponding cost share 286 00:16:27.755 --> 00:16:28.480 requirements. 287 00:16:29.160 --> 00:16:33.664 Please note that the Community Centered Implementation category 288 00:16:33.664 --> 00:16:36.480 has a 25,000 to $100,000 funding limit. 289 00:16:41.950 --> 00:16:45.580 Cost sharing is not considered in the review of applications, 290 00:16:45.580 --> 00:16:47.630 but it is an eligibility criteria. 291 00:16:47.990 --> 00:16:50.794 Again, this is spelled out in the Notices of Funding 292 00:16:50.794 --> 00:16:51.430 Opportunity. 293 00:16:52.120 --> 00:16:56.160 Generally A1 to one cost share is required for both programs. 294 00:16:56.160 --> 00:17:00.770 If you select the National Implementation Project type and 295 00:17:00.770 --> 00:17:05.536 you are requesting 250,000 or more in IMLS funds, Laura Bush 296 00:17:05.536 --> 00:17:09.130 21st Century applicants requesting a National 297 00:17:09.130 --> 00:17:14.209 Implementation Grant of $250,000 or more are required to provide 298 00:17:14.209 --> 00:17:17.959 1 to one cost share less student support costs. 299 00:17:18.840 --> 00:17:22.621 Please remember that if a cost is unallowable for IMLS funds, 300 00:17:22.621 --> 00:17:25.000 it is also unallowable for cost share. 301 00:17:26.000 --> 00:17:29.679 Cost share is not required for Planning Forum, Community 302 00:17:29.679 --> 00:17:33.487 Centered Implementation, applied research, or Early career 303 00:17:33.487 --> 00:17:34.520 research grants. 304 00:17:35.280 --> 00:17:38.879 We know that cost share can be confusing, so if you do have any 305 00:17:38.879 --> 00:17:42.253 questions, please reach out to a Program Officer before the 306 00:17:42.253 --> 00:17:42.760 deadline. 307 00:17:48.040 --> 00:17:51.784 Each application must include two forms that are generated 308 00:17:51.784 --> 00:17:55.846 within grants.gov and a two page preliminary proposal narrative 309 00:17:55.846 --> 00:17:57.560 including a budget summary. 310 00:17:58.000 --> 00:18:00.280 No other documents will be accepted. 311 00:18:00.760 --> 00:18:05.751 Applications must be submitted through grants.gov before 11:59 312 00:18:05.751 --> 00:18:09.000 PM Eastern Time on September 20th, 2024. 313 00:18:10.000 --> 00:18:14.065 Imaless's internal system for receiving applications from 314 00:18:14.065 --> 00:18:17.640 grants.gov will only accept documents in PDF form. 315 00:18:18.280 --> 00:18:22.307 Any applications that include a non PDF document will be bounced 316 00:18:22.307 --> 00:18:25.840 back by our system and will not be considered submitted. 317 00:18:26.520 --> 00:18:30.555 We recommend ensuring all documents are in PDF format 318 00:18:30.555 --> 00:18:33.320 prior to submittal and submit early. 319 00:18:33.760 --> 00:18:36.680 Do not wait until the night of the deadline to submit. 320 00:18:41.200 --> 00:18:44.802 After proposals are submitted through grants.gov, IMLS staff 321 00:18:44.802 --> 00:18:47.520 screen them for completeness and eligibility. 322 00:18:48.120 --> 00:18:50.720 After that, proposals undergo peer review. 323 00:18:51.240 --> 00:18:54.493 After peer review, all applicants will receive review 324 00:18:54.493 --> 00:18:56.000 or comments and feedback. 325 00:18:56.480 --> 00:19:00.341 The most competitive applicants will be invited to submit a full 326 00:19:00.341 --> 00:19:02.480 proposal for further consideration. 327 00:19:05.080 --> 00:19:09.080 Applicants who are invited to submit full proposals will be 328 00:19:09.080 --> 00:19:13.013 notified by February and will need to submit full proposal 329 00:19:13.013 --> 00:19:15.280 applications by March 10th, 2025. 330 00:19:15.800 --> 00:19:18.956 Note that this is a tight window to to develop a full 331 00:19:18.956 --> 00:19:22.406 application, so you will want your ideas to be well formed 332 00:19:22.406 --> 00:19:24.920 when you submit your preliminary proposal. 333 00:19:25.880 --> 00:19:29.356 The required components for full proposals are much more 334 00:19:29.356 --> 00:19:33.320 extensive and are also listed in the Notice Funding Opportunity. 335 00:19:33.880 --> 00:19:37.391 These applications are also submitted through grants.gov and 336 00:19:37.391 --> 00:19:40.040 will similarly undergo a peer review process. 337 00:19:40.880 --> 00:19:44.367 Full proposal applicants will be provided reviewer comments and 338 00:19:44.367 --> 00:19:47.582 feedback regardless of whether the project is selected for 339 00:19:47.582 --> 00:19:48.400 funding or not. 340 00:19:49.200 --> 00:19:53.294 The IMLS Director makes final funding decisions which will be 341 00:19:53.294 --> 00:19:57.059 announced in late July 2025, pending the availability of 342 00:19:57.059 --> 00:20:00.560 funds and at the discretion of the Director of IMLS. 343 00:20:05.440 --> 00:20:08.909 For the final part of this webinar, we'll go over some tips 344 00:20:08.909 --> 00:20:11.280 for preparing a competitive application. 345 00:20:11.280 --> 00:20:16.292 At this first phase of the proposal process, you should 346 00:20:16.292 --> 00:20:21.483 think about the preliminary of what a full proposal would 347 00:20:21.483 --> 00:20:22.200 include. 348 00:20:22.800 --> 00:20:26.306 We recognize that it is quite a challenge fitting all of the 349 00:20:26.306 --> 00:20:29.870 information about your project into two pages, so you'll want 350 00:20:29.870 --> 00:20:32.400 to be as succinct and specific as possible. 351 00:20:33.000 --> 00:20:36.402 The Search Awarded Grants section of the IMLS website has 352 00:20:36.402 --> 00:20:39.629 the full and preliminary proposals associated with the 353 00:20:39.629 --> 00:20:43.325 Laura Bush 21st Century and NLG projects that have been funded 354 00:20:43.325 --> 00:20:47.021 over the past few years, which can be helpful to review as you 355 00:20:47.021 --> 00:20:48.840 start to work on your proposal. 356 00:20:50.200 --> 00:20:54.796 The preliminary proposal should follow the general sections of a 357 00:20:54.796 --> 00:20:59.110 full proposal narrative and include an introduction, project 358 00:20:59.110 --> 00:21:03.282 justification, project work plan, optional diversity plan, 359 00:21:03.282 --> 00:21:06.040 project results, and a budget summary. 360 00:21:07.080 --> 00:21:10.635 Some elements you will want to address in your preliminary 361 00:21:10.635 --> 00:21:14.131 proposal include clearly identifying any project partners 362 00:21:14.131 --> 00:21:16.000 and the purpose of the project. 363 00:21:16.520 --> 00:21:19.835 This can easily and quickly be done in the first sentence of 364 00:21:19.835 --> 00:21:20.760 the introduction. 365 00:21:21.200 --> 00:21:25.741 Institution X and Institution Y will partner to make A or 366 00:21:25.741 --> 00:21:26.760 accomplish B. 367 00:21:27.240 --> 00:21:30.040 They request Z dollars from IMLS. 368 00:21:31.000 --> 00:21:34.004 We recommend foregoing lengthy introductions and getting 369 00:21:34.004 --> 00:21:37.271 directly into the substance of what your project is all about 370 00:21:37.271 --> 00:21:38.800 in the first sentence or two. 371 00:21:40.480 --> 00:21:43.735 In your project justification, you will want to ground your 372 00:21:43.735 --> 00:21:46.720 project in current and relevant research and practice. 373 00:21:47.160 --> 00:21:50.060 Please be succinct and provide data that supports your 374 00:21:50.060 --> 00:21:50.640 statements. 375 00:21:51.720 --> 00:21:54.720 You will want to give an outline of your proposed work plan. 376 00:21:54.800 --> 00:21:57.720 What will it look like and how will it be accomplished? 377 00:21:58.320 --> 00:22:01.905 If it's a research proposal, you must articulate specific 378 00:22:01.905 --> 00:22:05.429 research questions and describe your data collection and 379 00:22:05.429 --> 00:22:06.480 analysis methods. 380 00:22:07.840 --> 00:22:11.324 Optionally, you can include a statement of how you will how 381 00:22:11.324 --> 00:22:14.925 your project will strengthen diversity, equity, and inclusion 382 00:22:14.925 --> 00:22:15.680 in the field. 383 00:22:17.040 --> 00:22:20.220 You should articulate the potential impact of your work, 384 00:22:20.220 --> 00:22:23.680 your projected outcome, and how you will disseminate results. 385 00:22:24.680 --> 00:22:28.432 Please note a budget summary is required in all preliminary 386 00:22:28.432 --> 00:22:32.122 proposal narratives and must include the total anticipated 387 00:22:32.122 --> 00:22:35.937 cost of the project, including cost share if required, and a 388 00:22:35.937 --> 00:22:39.752 breakdown of how funds will be allocated into different cost 389 00:22:39.752 --> 00:22:40.440 categories. 390 00:22:41.120 --> 00:22:44.350 Proposals that do not include this information will be 391 00:22:44.350 --> 00:22:45.760 rejected without review. 392 00:22:46.800 --> 00:22:51.369 In the Notice of Funding Opportunity, you will see 393 00:22:51.369 --> 00:22:56.027 recommended amounts of paragraphs for each of these 394 00:22:56.027 --> 00:23:01.761 sections to give you an idea of how much space in your proposal 395 00:23:01.761 --> 00:23:04.360 should be spent on each IMOS. 396 00:23:04.360 --> 00:23:08.118 Program officers are available to discuss your project ideas 397 00:23:08.118 --> 00:23:11.445 with you and to look over a draft of your preliminary 398 00:23:11.445 --> 00:23:12.000 proposal. 399 00:23:12.480 --> 00:23:16.678 If you'd like a Program Officer to look at a draft, please 400 00:23:16.678 --> 00:23:19.880 e-mail it to one of us by August 30th, 2024. 401 00:23:20.400 --> 00:23:24.430 Sending it even earlier is preferred, but August 30th will 402 00:23:24.430 --> 00:23:28.120 be the last day we are able to to accept your drafts. 403 00:23:28.760 --> 00:23:32.089 One of us will look at it, and then we can schedule a call with 404 00:23:32.089 --> 00:23:35.419 you to discuss your draft and to answer any questions you might 405 00:23:35.419 --> 00:23:35.680 have. 406 00:23:36.360 --> 00:23:39.702 Please refer to the list at the end of this presentation to 407 00:23:39.702 --> 00:23:43.378 identify the program officer who whose expertise best aligns with 408 00:23:43.378 --> 00:23:45.440 the subject matter in your proposal. 409 00:23:46.040 --> 00:23:49.737 While we can continue to answer questions you may have about the 410 00:23:49.737 --> 00:23:53.150 process, we can only read and provide feedback on one draft 411 00:23:53.150 --> 00:23:54.800 submission for each proposal. 412 00:23:55.160 --> 00:23:58.360 We highly recommend you take advantage of this opportunity. 413 00:24:02.160 --> 00:24:05.902 IMLS will instruct reviewers to consider the following review 414 00:24:05.902 --> 00:24:08.800 criteria when evaluating preliminary proposals. 415 00:24:09.440 --> 00:24:13.205 Applicants will want to keep these in mind when writing the 416 00:24:13.205 --> 00:24:16.280 two page proposal for the project Justification. 417 00:24:16.280 --> 00:24:19.448 How well does the proposal address current significant 418 00:24:19.448 --> 00:24:22.040 needs, problems, or challenges in the field? 419 00:24:22.520 --> 00:24:26.178 How well does it differ from complement, build on, or adapt 420 00:24:26.178 --> 00:24:29.531 existing models, standards, theories, scholarships, or 421 00:24:29.531 --> 00:24:30.080 practice? 422 00:24:30.680 --> 00:24:35.837 How well does the proposal align with the program goal and 423 00:24:35.837 --> 00:24:39.160 objectives for the project work plan? 424 00:24:39.480 --> 00:24:43.174 What elements are in place and what elements are missing for 425 00:24:43.174 --> 00:24:45.960 successful execution of the proposed project? 426 00:24:46.400 --> 00:24:50.657 What recommendations do you have for improving the proposal for 427 00:24:50.657 --> 00:24:52.520 the optional Diversity Plan? 428 00:24:52.760 --> 00:24:55.602 To what degree will the project strengthen the field's 429 00:24:55.602 --> 00:24:58.600 commitment to diversity, equity, and inclusion practices? 430 00:24:59.160 --> 00:25:02.630 Additionally, for Laura Bush proposals, to what degree will 431 00:25:02.630 --> 00:25:06.332 the proposal contribute to the recruitment, development, and or 432 00:25:06.332 --> 00:25:09.630 retention of a diverse workforce of library and archives 433 00:25:09.630 --> 00:25:10.440 professionals? 434 00:25:11.600 --> 00:25:15.741 For project results, how well do the intended results support the 435 00:25:15.741 --> 00:25:19.756 project's purpose, and will the results be well disseminated to 436 00:25:19.756 --> 00:25:21.200 the intended audiences? 437 00:25:21.960 --> 00:25:25.771 Considering the topic, project type, selection, amount of funds 438 00:25:25.771 --> 00:25:28.927 requested, and scope of potential impact, should the 439 00:25:28.927 --> 00:25:32.560 applicant be invited to submit a full proposal at this time? 440 00:25:32.960 --> 00:25:34.240 Why or why not? 441 00:25:41.040 --> 00:25:43.706 The Notice of Funding Opportunities have specific 442 00:25:43.706 --> 00:25:46.906 guidance for applications in the Applied Research and Early 443 00:25:46.906 --> 00:25:49.040 Career Research Development categories. 444 00:25:49.480 --> 00:25:52.432 This slide lists some of the questions we asked you to 445 00:25:52.432 --> 00:25:55.598 consider, including thinking about the research questions, 446 00:25:55.598 --> 00:25:58.819 theoretical framing, research methods, and other aspects of 447 00:25:58.819 --> 00:26:00.000 your proposed project. 448 00:26:00.480 --> 00:26:03.330 Please note that the Applied Research and Early Career 449 00:26:03.330 --> 00:26:06.700 Research Development preliminary proposals must include research 450 00:26:06.700 --> 00:26:09.240 questions in the preliminary proposal narrative. 451 00:26:13.800 --> 00:26:16.850 As a summary, here are some things that you can do to ensure 452 00:26:16.850 --> 00:26:19.400 you are submitting your most competitive proposal. 453 00:26:19.800 --> 00:26:22.482 The first you've already accomplished by viewing this 454 00:26:22.482 --> 00:26:22.880 webinar. 455 00:26:23.280 --> 00:26:26.833 Next, you want to choose the grant program goal and objective 456 00:26:26.833 --> 00:26:29.240 that best aligns with your proposal idea. 457 00:26:29.800 --> 00:26:33.312 Schedule time with an Imeless program officer to help refine 458 00:26:33.312 --> 00:26:35.040 your ideas and submit a draft. 459 00:26:35.680 --> 00:26:39.128 Some other tips are that you should read through a few of the 460 00:26:39.128 --> 00:26:42.410 funded preliminary proposal narratives from previous years 461 00:26:42.410 --> 00:26:45.413 to get some idea of what's successful and of what was 462 00:26:45.413 --> 00:26:48.640 successful and how they use the limited 2 pages of space. 463 00:26:49.160 --> 00:26:52.748 Articulate your project goals as quickly as possible in the 464 00:26:52.748 --> 00:26:56.395 preliminary proposal, include a budget paragraph and be sure 465 00:26:56.395 --> 00:27:00.282 that you are submitting all the completed and required documents 466 00:27:00.282 --> 00:27:01.120 in PDF format. 467 00:27:01.920 --> 00:27:05.080 I highly recommend having a colleague unfamiliar with your 468 00:27:05.080 --> 00:27:08.080 project read through your proposal prior to submission. 469 00:27:08.520 --> 00:27:11.880 We all get too close to our work and this will ensure that the 470 00:27:11.880 --> 00:27:14.706 proposal you're submitting clearly communicates your 471 00:27:14.706 --> 00:27:15.400 project idea. 472 00:27:17.800 --> 00:27:20.931 Here are all the important dates you need to be aware of during 473 00:27:20.931 --> 00:27:22.400 this year's application cycle. 474 00:27:23.200 --> 00:27:26.972 Of most importance right now is the optional draft proposal and 475 00:27:26.972 --> 00:27:28.800 preliminary proposal deadlines. 476 00:27:29.320 --> 00:27:33.079 Again, please read through the noses of finding opportunity 477 00:27:33.079 --> 00:27:36.900 carefully to ensure you are meeting eligibility criteria and 478 00:27:36.900 --> 00:27:39.719 have fulfilled all application requirements. 479 00:27:45.090 --> 00:27:48.774 As we mentioned already, program staff are available to assist 480 00:27:48.774 --> 00:27:52.050 with any questions you have about the proposal process. 481 00:27:52.520 --> 00:27:56.073 Here are some of the topical areas reflected in each program 482 00:27:56.073 --> 00:27:58.520 officers expertise and funding portfolio. 483 00:27:59.120 --> 00:28:02.722 This table is not intended to be comprehensive, but more so is 484 00:28:02.722 --> 00:28:06.440 intended to give you a sense of the best person to reach out to. 485 00:28:06.920 --> 00:28:10.155 We are a close group, so if we believe one of our colleagues 486 00:28:10.155 --> 00:28:13.602 has better expertise to discuss your project, we will ensure the 487 00:28:13.602 --> 00:28:16.360 person with the closest expertise gets back to you. 488 00:28:17.200 --> 00:28:20.804 And don't forget, program staff are available to discuss your 489 00:28:20.804 --> 00:28:24.059 project ideas with you and to look over a draft of your 490 00:28:24.059 --> 00:28:25.280 preliminary proposal. 491 00:28:25.880 --> 00:28:29.789 To take advantage of this opportunity, you must e-mail the 492 00:28:29.789 --> 00:28:33.964 draft of your proposal no later than the end of day on Friday, 493 00:28:33.964 --> 00:28:34.760 August 30th. 494 00:28:35.520 --> 00:28:38.520 One draft submission is a limit for each proposal. 495 00:28:38.960 --> 00:28:42.250 You are more than welcome and even encouraged to e-mail or 496 00:28:42.250 --> 00:28:44.760 contact us well in advance of that deadline. 497 00:28:45.520 --> 00:28:48.590 Thank you for joining us for this presentation and we look 498 00:28:48.590 --> 00:28:50.360 forward to hearing from you soon.