Overview
The Ministry of Agriculture and Irrigation has allocated $200,000 for a grant program to be distributed through the Municipal Affairs Public Library Services Branch (PLSB).
This one-time grant program supports rural public library boards serving populations of 20,000 or fewer to enhance services and programs that help communities build resilience and long-term sustainability.
The grant is intended to support initiatives in rural public libraries that promote:
- digital literacy, including basic computer skills, cyber security and fraud detection, and evaluating online information effectively
- employment and job skills development, including resume writing, job interviewing and career exploration
- support for new Canadians, such as citizenship supports, English language learning, employment supports and welcoming communities
Applications for the grant have closed, and all funding has been distributed to the successful library boards that applied.
Funding
- This is a one-time grant program with a total budget of $200,000.
- Grants have been awarded in amounts of up to $10,600 to a total of 37 recipients.
- This is funding that is separate from PLSB’s annual operating grant funds and is awarded using a process separate from the operating grant application process.
Grant recipients
The following library boards were selected:
Contact
Connect with the Public Library Services Branch:
Phone: 780-427-4871
Toll free: 310-0000 before the phone number (in Alberta)
Email: [email protected]
Address:
17th Floor, Commerce Place
10155 102 Street
Edmonton, Alberta T5J 4L4