DLIS Florida CARES Act
Funds available
We are pleased to announce that the Florida Department of State has received $1,940,696 from the Institute of Museum and Library Services (IMLS) under the provisions of the CARES Act (Public Law 116-136).
Guidelines
Guidelines for these grants are now available (PDF).
How can you use CARES Act grant funds?
Under the DLIS Florida CARES Act grant program, this funding is to be used: “to prevent, prepare for, and respond to coronavirus, including to expand digital network access, purchase internet accessible devices, and provide technical support services.”
No match required
Match is not a requirement for DLIS Florida CARES Act funding.
Are you eligible?
Find out if what organizations are eligible, and what criteria they need in order to apply.
Submit your application
The application can be submitted directly by an eligible entity or by another eligible entity on their behalf.
Grant applications must be submitted online in the Department of State’s Grants System.
You may need these documents and forms to complete your application.
You can review our Mockup Application (PDF) to help you apply. DO NOT submit this form -- you must submit your application in the DOS Grants system.
Timeline
|
Date |
Activity |
|---|---|
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August 17, 2020 |
Application deadline |
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August 18 - 28, 2020 |
Application review by DLIS |
|
August 31 - September 13, 2020 |
Application review by the State Library Council |
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September 14-15, 2020 |
State Library Council funding recommendation; virtual meeting |
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Mid-September 2020 |
Funding recommendations to Secretary of State for approval |
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Late September 2020 |
Grant agreements sent to grantees for review, approval and signature |
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January 30, 2021 |
Mid-Year Report due |
|
June 30, 2021 |
Project payments complete |
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September 30, 2021 |
Project period ends |
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November 1, 2021 |
Annual Report due |
Contact us
For more information, contact the [email protected] or 850.245.6630.
