State Grants Offered For Wiring Libraries

Thu., July 6, 2000

From Staff

The Washington State Library is offering grants to help libraries get wired.

The state is now taking applications for Connectivity 2000 Plus grants, which are intended to provide electronic access to a variety of library services.

Applications must be received by Sept. 29. A total of $220,000 is available during this grant cycle. The maximum award is $40,000 per project.

All but federal libraries are eligible. This includes academic, public, school, special interest and tribal libraries.

More information, including application guidelines and forms can be found online at http:/ /www.statelib.wa.gov./libraries/ grants.htm or phone (360) 753-5591.

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