Missouri Secretary of State awards 27 technology microgrants to Missouri Libraries

Secretary of State Jay Ashcroft recently announced that his office awarded 27 technology microgrants totaling $325,370 to several Missouri libraries.

These grants provide funds to public libraries to assist in funding technology and automation-related equipment, other hardware and software to improve network infrastructure. Funds can also be used to purchase new equipment to improve library services.

“Libraries in Missouri are important resource centers for their communities,” Ashcroft said. “These grants provide libraries with the technology they need to expand their services to better meet patrons’ needs.”

Grants are administered through an application process and are awarded based on reasonable need and the ability of the library to effectively oversee funding to bring projects to fruition.

“Technology microgrants give Missouri libraries the opportunity to upgrade existing technology or use technology to try out new innovative projects,” said state librarian Robin Westphal. “Grants of this type have been a mainstay of Missouri State Libraries for many years, and we are pleased to announce the recipients of these competitive grants this year.”

Since January 1, 2022, Ashcroft’s office has awarded 163 grants through the Missouri State Library totaling $2,036,269.88. Below is the full list of recipients of this year’s grants:

library project name prize
Barrie-Lawrence Regional Library Replacement of Public and Staff Printers 2022-2023 $10,635.00
Barton County Library 2022 Barton County Library Equipment Upgrade and Replacement Project $4,272.00
Bowling Green Public Library BGPL Computer Modernization Project $11,931.00
Brentwood Public Library Brentwood Library Public and Staff Computer Upgrades and Updates $9,100.00
Camden County Library Mini Tech Update $13,671.00
cameron public library 2022 Computer and Internet Access Update $12,277.00
Donipan-Ripley County Library 2023 Technology Small Grants $5,852.00
Heartland Regional Libraries read. study. experience. $16,815.00
Joplin Public Library Supporting early literacy technology education $5,890.00
Keller Public Library Replacing outdated public computers to improve customer service $2,554.00
Kirkwood Public Library Early Literacy Computer Replacement and RFID Magic Wands $15,099.00
Livingston County Library Technology Restart 2023 $17,235.00
Marion County Library Division #1 Community technology improvement $7,535.00
Marshall Public Library community connection $11,360.00
Montgomery City Public Library Continuing the momentum at MCPL $12,477.00
Mountain View Public Library Mountain View Public Library Computer Upgrade $7,456.00
Nevada Public Library 2022 Essential Server and Hardware Updates $8,554.00
Oregon County Libraries Technology Upgrades for the Oregon County Library District $20,000.00
Polk County Library SMART Kids’ AWE Learning Station $12,800.00
Richmond Heights Memorial Library Richmond Heights Library Access Service Refresh $19,992.00
Springfield-Greene County Library Makerspace expansion $13,484.00
stone.Charles City and County Library Public computer office upgrade and server upgrade $16,281.00
stone.joseph public library Community Historic Preservation Project $7,687.00
stone.Lewis County Library Virtual reality training for the tech industry $20,000.00
Trails Regional Library Trails LSTA Mini Grant Computer Replacement Phase 2 $19,990.00
University Town Public Library PC Replacement and RFID Circ Antenna $19,724.00
Worth County Library Customer Media Services $2,789.00
all $325,370.00


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