Nicolette Baffoni
Nicolette Baffoni
Library Program Manager - Library Development/LSTA
About the LORI Grant Program
LORI Grants are offered by the Office of Library and Information Services as subgrants funded through its federal Institute of Museum and Library Services grant under the Grants to States Program supported by the Library Services and Technology Act (LSTA).
The Institute of Museum and Library Services (IMLS) is the primary source of federal support for the nation's libraries and museums. IMLS advances, supports, and empowers America’s museums, libraries, and related organizations through grantmaking, research, and policy development. The IMLS vision is a nation where museums and libraries work together to transform the lives of individuals and communities. To learn more, visit www.imls.gov and follow IMLS on Facebook.
ARPA Mini-Grant Grantee Information
The Office of Library and Information Services (OLIS) is using American Rescue Plan Act (ARPA) funds (Public Law 117-2, Section 2023) to help libraries expand digital access, support learning, and strengthen library services in their communities to aid recovery from the coronavirus pandemic. Libraries were invited to apply for ARPA-funded Competitive Mini-Grants to fund the purchase of supplies, equipment and services to respond to COVID impacts. Visit the ARPA Mini-Grants page to learn more about eligibility requirements and the application process, and visit the ARPA Mini-Grant Awards page to see the full list of funded projects.
Important Documents & Links
- Request for Payment form
Download the form and open using Adobe Reader to ensure the digital signature field is enabled. Forms must be completed and submitted electronically; printed/scanned copies will not be accepted. - Expense Tracker (optional)
- Grantee Communications Kit
- Project Outcome Surveys
- IMLS Survey for Public Programs
- Final Report
- To access the portal, use your library’s three letter code and the verification code you received from OLIS for this grant.
- If you do not have your verification code contact grants@olis.ri.gov
Grant Management Information Session
- Session Recording Part I and Part II
- Session Slides
Important Dates
- Application period: August 26,2021 - October 1, 2021
- Notification of award: October 15, 2021
- Grant activities commence: project start date – project end date (not later than August 19, 2022)
- Final date to request drawdown of grant funds: project end date or August 19, 2022
- Deadline for final grant report: 30 days from project end date or September 16, 2022
Contact Information
- Questions about managing Project Grant: Nicolette Baffoni, LSTA Coordinator
- Document submittal: OLIS Grants Team