FY2024 Funding year

Intentions for the FY2024 Library Technology Improvement and Upgrade Funds

The allocation for this bond funding is specifically for the improvement and upgrade of public access technology and technology infrastructure. Requested equipment must have a five-year shelf life that is for public use only. Please refer to the FY2024 Resources below to guide purchasing plans and reimbursements. 

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NEW!

Lib Tech funding has moved to a grants management system for GPLS discretionary grants. Please create a grants portal account to apply. Limit of two accounts per library system. More details about this change were discussed in this year's funding overview webinars. Check them out below!

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Please contact us at the GPLS Grants Help Desk with any questions. 

FY2024 Timeline and process

AUG 2023

SEPT-NOV 2023

NOV 30, 2023

JAN-FEB 2024

FEB-APR 2024

APR 30, 2024

Allocation amounts sent to library directors

Complete purchasing plan and gather documentation

Submit purchasing plan via grant application on GPLS grants portal

Purchase approved items

Complete payment request and gather documentation

Submit reimbursement packet via disbursement request on GPLS grants portal

*A more detailed timeline can be found under the FY2024 Resources section below. 

FY2024 Policies

GPL142 - 2023A1 Commitment Letter.pdf

FY2024 Resources

FY2024 Lib Tech Timeline.pdf

TIMELINE

FY2024 Lib Tech EZ Guide.pdf

EZ GUIDE

FY2024 Allowable Items.pdf

ALLOWABLE ITEMS

PURCHASING PLAN TEMPLATE

PAYMENT REQUEST TECH ONLY TEMPLATE

PAYMENT REQUEST COMBO TEMPLATE

STATEWIDE TECH DISCOUNTS

GPLS GRANTS PORTAL

FY2024 ITEM INVENTORY TEMPLATE

FY2024 Webinars

FY2024 Lib Tech Funding Overview Webinars

FY2024 Lib Tech Funding Overview Presentation Slides.pdf

FY2024 Lib Tech Reimbursement Webinars

GPLS 2024 Lib Tech Reimbursement Webinar Slides.pdf