Southwest Kansas Library System
2010
General Technology MAJOR GRANT Guidelines

Priority will be determined by earliest submission date / time

ELIGIBLE TECHNOLOGIES FOR PURCHASE

HARDWARE:

Computer and upgrades

CD / tape cleaning machine

Data projector and/or screen

Fax machine

Digital camera

Telephone and/or system

Computer scanner

Printer / label maker

Copier

Security (any type)

Hubs, switches and routers

External storage devices

Firewall system

TVs/ VCRs/ DVD players

Video conferencing equipment

Wireless connectivity

Wiring

MP3 player

SOFTWARE:

Automation

Security Web design

Retrospective conversion

Word processing Technical services

Anti virus

Financial Reservation/Printing Management

Other Technologies as approved.

Technical Support contracts are eligible items.

Guidelines:

  1. The official form is an online application, available on the SWKLS website, that can only be submitted through the submit feature. No hard copy form is available. If you have problems submitting the form contact a system tech person for assistance.
  2. Your Library has on hand the required 50% cash match for the technology item requested by the application date.
  3. Public libraries in taxing counties and those who contract for two or more services, one service being Consulting, will be eligible.
  4. You may receive only one technology grant per year. Grants not funded in the first round may be resubmitted for the second round.
  5. One hardware type or software title per grant request.
  6. A receipt must be submitted to the SWKLS Office by November 30 of the current budgetary year. Unencumbered funds of more than 5% above the cost of the item must be reimbursed to SWKLS. Failure to provide a receipt or to reimburse by the due date will result in the library becoming ineligible the next grant year.

General Information:

Applications received after the grant period opens and before the deadline listed on the application will be considered for funding. Major Grants will be awarded two times each year with one-half the budgeted amounts being awarded each grant period.

SWKLS will grant awards up to $1,000 per library. Priority will be determined based on first come, first served.