grants awarded

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In FY 2025, this project was made possible in part by funding from the Alabama Public Library Service (APLS) through the Institute of Museum and Library Services (IMLS) and the Library Services and Technology Act (LSTA). We gratefully acknowledge their support in providing a $50,000 grant to enhance our technology offerings with new gaming PCs. These state-of-the-art computers will allow our patrons to explore educational and recreational gaming, participate in esports and STEM-related programs, develop digital skills, and enjoy collaborative multiplayer experiences in a safe and engaging environment.

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Technology and Automation Grant

Montgomery City-County Public Library (MCCPL) thanks Alabama Public Library Services (APLS) for their continued support of the library through grants. In FY2023, MCCPL received a $45,000 Library Technology and Automation Grant to provide updated equipment and improve its technological infrastructure. In FY2024, MCCPL was awarded another APLS grant for $40,000 to further enhance our library services and technology.

We used the Library Technology and Automation grant to modernize our library services and provide patrons with a more interactive and engaging experience. By acquiring new equipment and technologies, such as interactive Smartboards, Virtual Reality (VR) capabilities, and faster hardware, MCCPL aims to create programs that will increase branch usage, improve circulation statistics and foot traffic, and better serve the needs of all communities within Montgomery County.

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CARES Relief Grants

Montgomery City-County Public Library received Award from Alabama Humanities Foundation CARES Relief Grants

Alabama Humanities Foundation (AHF) awarded 79 CARES Act relief grants to nonprofits across Alabama who have humanities programming as a significant part of their mission.

The funding was made possible through National Endowment for the Humanities. AHF awarded $507,500 for operational costs of these organizations, including salaries, rent, property maintenance, utilities, supplies and equipment. “This has been a difficult time for nonprofits throughout our state, and we were proud to play a role in supporting these organizations during this crisis,” said AHF Executive Director Lynn Clark.

The Montgomery City-County Public Library was awarded $5,000.00 to replace loss revenue due the reduction of not collecting fines and fees.  This grant will assist with programming and program supplies.

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ADECA

Thank you to the Alabama Department of Economic Affairs/Department of Energy  (ADECA) for your support of the Montgomery City-County Library through grants totaling over $50,000 in improving, upgrading and replacing lighting in the following libraries:  Juliette Hampton Morgan Memorial Library, Rufus A. Lewis Regional Library, EL Lowder Regional Library, Coliseum Boulevard Branch Library, Governors Square Branch Library, Ramer Branch Library, and the Pintlala Branch Library.  These upgrades improved lighting in all libraries 100% with LED lights which are more energy efficient, brighter and softer on the library collection.