Tribal Libraries Program Grant

Purpose of the Grant Program

The TLP has offered direct grants to eligible Tribal libraries in New Mexico for the past several years. Tribal libraries are able to utilize TLP funds to meet the unique needs of each community. Funds from these grants are designated for collection development, programming, furniture, computers and computer software and speakers' series. In 2009, the New Mexico State Library expanded use of the funds to include Professional Development for Directors and Staff and to cover associated costs.

The TLP grants are available to expand and to enhance library services to tribal communities. The amount of the Tribal Libraries Program grants varies from year to year, depending on the State Library's program priorities. TLP grant funds cannot be used to replace local funds from tribal budgets. These funds also cannot be used for pre-grant costs or indirect (administrative) costs.

Eligibility
New Mexico Tribal libraries that meet all requirements of State Rule 4.5.2 and have submitted an online annual report through Bibliostat Collect, are eligible to apply for Direct Grants.

Process of Awarding Grants

TLP grants are non-competitive. Grants will be awarded based on submission of an application demonstrating how the funds will be used to meet the purposes of the TLP. A Grant Award Notification and Request for Invoice will be sent out. Payment cannot be made until an invoice is submitted.

Grant Period

The grant period is from July 1, 2009 to June 30, 2010 and all funds must be expended by this date.

Application and Guidelines, and Final Report for previous Fiscal Year's Grant

FY 2009/2010 TLP Grant Application (Word Doc) -- DUE September 8, 2009

FY 2009/2010 TLP Grant Application (PDF)

FY 2009/2010 TLP Grant Guidelines (Word Doc)

FY 2009/2010 TLP Grant Guidelines (PDF)

FY 2008/2009 Grant Report - DUE OCTOBER 15, 2009 -- Use this to report on how funds were spent and how it benefitted the community served.

Grant Timeline -- IMPORTANT DEADLINES

August 26, 2009 – NMSL sends Guidelines and Application to libraries
September 8, 2009 – Grant Application received by NMSL on, or before, September 8th
September 15, 2009 – NMSL sends Notification of awards to libraries
September 30, 2009 -- FY08/09 Grant funds must be expended
October 2, 2009 – Invoice received by NMSL on, or before, October 2nd. NOTE: Before the Invoice can be forwarded to the NMSL Finance Dept., NMSL must have received your two (2) signed Contracts.
October 15, 2009 -- FY 08/09 Final Report Due at State Library
June 30, 2010 – Grant Funds need to be spent
July 30, 2010 -- Grant report submitted to NMSL

For information, please contact Patricia Moore, Technology Consultant, at (505) 476-9724 or patricia.moore@state.nm.us.

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