[lstac] reinstated grants

[JRegensburger at library.ohio.gov]

“Upon further review…”

LOLLOLLOL!!!

I read that yesterday and it’s still making me laff.

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Jeff Regensburger (he/him/his)
Library Consultant/LSTA Coordinator, Library Programs & Development
State Library of Ohio
274 E. 1st Avenue
Columbus, OH 43201
T: 614.644.6863
jregensburger at library.ohio.gov<mailto:jregensburger at library.ohio.gov>
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From: lstac <lstac-bounces at omls.oregon.gov> On Behalf Of OTTUM Tamara * SLO via lstac
Sent: Wednesday, December 3, 2025 2:21 PM
To: LSTA CoordinatorsList LSTAC <lstac at omls.oregon.gov>
Subject: Re: [lstac] reinstated grants

This was just issued today from IMLS: https://www.imls.gov/news/statement-agencys-reinstatement-terminated-imls-grants

"Statement of Agency’s Reinstatement of Terminated IMLS Grants
Washington, DC– Upon further review, the Institute of Museum and Library Services has reinstated all federal grants. This action supersedes any prior notices which may have been received related to grant termination.
Grantees should access the agency's electronic grants management system for further information."


Tamara Ottum (she/her)

LSTA & Grants Coordinator

State Library of Oregon

tamara.ottum at slo.oregon.gov<mailto:tamara.ottum at slo.oregon.gov>

971-375-3543

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From: lstac <lstac-bounces at omls.oregon.gov<mailto:lstac-bounces at omls.oregon.gov>> on behalf of Ratliff Warren, Dena (ELC) via lstac <lstac at omls.oregon.gov<mailto:lstac at omls.oregon.gov>>
Sent: Monday, December 1, 2025 8:06 AM
To: Erica McCormick <emccormick at tsl.texas.gov<mailto:emccormick at tsl.texas.gov>>; LSTA CoordinatorsList LSTAC <lstac at omls.oregon.gov<mailto:lstac at omls.oregon.gov>>
Subject: Re: [lstac] Laura Bush Grant - reinstated


Thank you all for the encouragement and well wishes!



Best Regards,



Dena Ratliff Warren

KDLA Executive Staff Advisor

Grant Coordinator

 Ph: 502-564-6152

dratliffwarren at ky.gov<mailto:dratliffwarren at ky.gov>

300 Coffee Tree Drive

Frankfort, KY 40601





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From: Erica McCormick <emccormick at tsl.texas.gov<mailto:emccormick at tsl.texas.gov>>
Sent: Monday, December 1, 2025 10:47 AM
To: Ratliff Warren, Dena (ELC) <dratliffwarren at ky.gov<mailto:dratliffwarren at ky.gov>>; LSTA CoordinatorsList LSTAC <lstac at omls.oregon.gov<mailto:lstac at omls.oregon.gov>>
Subject: RE: [lstac] Laura Bush Grant - reinstated



Congratulations, Dena! From: lstac <lstac-bounces@ omls. oregon. gov> On Behalf Of Ratliff Warren, Dena (ELC) via lstac Sent: Monday, December 1, 2025 6: 42 AM To: LSTA CoordinatorsList LSTAC <lstac@ omls. oregon. gov> Subject: [lstac]

Congratulations, Dena!



From: lstac <lstac-bounces at omls.oregon.gov<mailto:lstac-bounces at omls.oregon.gov>> On Behalf Of Ratliff Warren, Dena (ELC) via lstac
Sent: Monday, December 1, 2025 6:42 AM
To: LSTA CoordinatorsList LSTAC <lstac at omls.oregon.gov<mailto:lstac at omls.oregon.gov>>
Subject: [lstac] Laura Bush Grant - reinstated



Hey all!



After months of waiting and lots of paperwork/appeals, our Laura Bush grant was reinstated.



I am cautiously hopeful that we will be able to move forward with the project.



I hope other state libraries were able to get their grants reinstated as well!



Best regards,



Dena Ratliff Warren

KDLA Grant Administrator

Executive Staff Advisor

(502) 564-6152

300 Coffee Tree Drive

Frankfort, KY 40601




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