[lstac] Explain it to me like I'm 5

Thu Feb 5 06:23:03 PST 2026

So to clarify (since apparently I'm only 4), because the grant covers a two year cycle (10/1/2025 - 9/30/2027), the FY2026 grant funding guarantees us the ability to draw down funds for our projects up to September 30, 2027?

Thanks!

Kim

Kim Armentrout, M.L.S.
Grants and Data Coordinator
Library Development and Networking Division
Library of Virginia
800 East Broad Street
Richmond,  VA  23219
804-692-3601
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From: JRegensburger--- via lstac <lstac at omls.oregon.gov>
Sent: Wednesday, February 4, 2026 10:21 AM
To: Mary Rayme -MSLA- <maryp.rayme1 at maryland.gov>; lstac at omls.oregon.gov <lstac at omls.oregon.gov>
Subject: Re: [lstac] Explain it to me like I'm 5

Thanks Mary,

This is what I was thinking was the case, that the funding would carry us through to complete projects and work to September 30, 2027. If that’s the case, that is indeed a big WOO HOO!

Jeff

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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

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From: Mary Rayme -MSLA- <maryp.rayme1 at maryland.gov>
Sent: Wednesday, February 4, 2026 10:00 AM
To: Regensburger, Jeffrey <JRegensburger at library.ohio.gov>
Cc: lstac at omls.oregon.gov
Subject: Re: [lstac] Explain it to me like I'm 5

Hi Jeff--

IMLS is funded through Federal Fiscal Year 26 which goes until September 2027. Woo hoo!

Mary

On Wed, Feb 4, 2026 at 9:47 AM JRegensburger--- via lstac <lstac at omls.oregon.gov<mailto:lstac at omls.oregon.gov>> wrote:

Before I take this Teri, I’m hoping one of you can help.

I understand that IMLS is now funded/not shutdown thanks to H.R. 7148 https://www.congress.gov/bill/119th-congress/house-bill/7148/text Is that right?

If so, how long are we funded for exactly?

Does this appropriations act guarantee (as much as it can given the current climate) our funding only to the remainder of the current federal fiscal year (to Sept 1, 2026) or will this act carry us through the federal fiscal year that ends on September 1, 2027?

Thanks,

Jeff

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Jeff Regensburger (he/him/his)

Library Consultant/LSTA Coordinator, Library Programs & Development

State Library of Ohio

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Columbus, OH 43201

T: 614.644.6863

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