previous funding years
FY2021 funding year
The allocation for these funds was specifically for the improvement and upgrade of public access computers and technology infrastructure in Georgia public libraries.
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FY2020 Funding Year
The allocation for these funds was specifically for the improvement and upgrade of public access computers and technology infrastructure to aid in the preparation for the 2020 Census. A portion of each library system's allocation was dedicated to the purchase of equipment for the 2020 Census.
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Q&A Session 1 (Webex recording)
Q&A Session 2 (Webex recording)
FY2019 Funding Year
Intentions for the FY2019 Library Technology Improvement and Upgrade Funds
The allocation for these funds was specifically for the improvement and upgrade of public access computers and technology infrastructure. Allocations to the library systems comprised of new funding and rolled over funding from the previous year due to new funding requirements.
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FY2018 Funding Year
Intentions for the FY2018 Library Technology Improvements and Replacement Funds
The allocation for these funds was specifically for technology improvement and replacement for public libraries. Funding was distributing according to MIT Committee recommendations for levels of engagement, scaleable investments, and innovation grants. Mid-year, new funding requirements were established by funding agency. As a result, the scaleable investments and innovation grants were not able to proceed. Remaining funds were rolled over to the next funding year.
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FY2017 Funding Year
Intentions for the FY2017 Library Technology Improvements and Replacement Funds
The allocation for these funds was specifically for technology improvement and replacement in Georgia public libraries.