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<p class="MsoNormal">If anyone has asked IMLS for an extension for ARPA funds yet, how long have you asked for. My understanding from the CARES Act is that 3 months is an “easy” request. But my first ARPA grantee who has had their equipment delivery date pushed
into the fall sounds like 3 months may not be long enough. Thanks for any information.<o:p></o:p></p>
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<p class="MsoNormal">Karren Reish<o:p></o:p></p>
<p class="MsoNormal">Library Grants Coordinator<o:p></o:p></p>
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<p class="MsoNormal">517-241-0021, <a href="http://www.michigan.gov/lsta"><span style="color:#0563C1">www.michigan.gov/lsta</span></a>
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<p class="MsoNormal"><b>April is Child Abuse Prevention Month</b>. Help raise awareness of Child Abuse Prevention by learning more from the Children’s Trust Fund at
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