Library Courts Building 916-323-9759
P.O. Box 942837 [email protected]
Sacramento, CA 94237-0001 www.library.ca.gov
August 22, 2024
Amy Harpster
Orange Public Library
407 E. Chapman Avenue
Orange, CA 92866
Dear Ms. Harpster,
and the important work that you, your staff, and your volunteers do in your community.
The state budget continues to provide $7.32 million in California Library Literacy Services funding for Adult Literacy Services and Family Literacy Services.
Your total award amount for the 2024-2025 fiscal year beginning July 1, 2024, is:
Adult Literacy Services: $32,868
Total Award: $32,868
Your award will be claimed in two stages. The claim form included in this award packet will allow you to request the first 90% of your total award:
Total Initial Award Amount: $29,581
Information about claiming the rest of your award is included in the payment schedule at the end of your award packet.
You must encumber your funds by June 30, 2025. You must fully expend funds by September 30, 2024, in accordance with your approved budget on file with the State Library. and for which a budget has been provided to and approved by the State Library.
Review the California Library Literacy Services Allowable and Unallowable Expenses guidelines to ensure program expenditures are consistent with the California Library Literacy Services allowable expenses. If you have questions about expenses or expending award funds, contact Allyson Jeffredo at [email protected].
We strongly encourage your program staff to develop and maintain community partners to strengthen your program, attend regular regional library literacy network meetings, participate in your local Adult Education Consortium/a, and participate in library literacy training opportunities offered by the regional networks and the State Library to meet the California Library Literacy Services Mission, Values, and Program Essentials. Additional California Library Literacy Services resources can be found on the California Library Literacy Services website.
Docusign Envelope ID: B63ABB7A-C5A4-4C3E-86A4-62FCF3DC9418 Library Courts Building 916-323-9759P.O. Box 942837 [email protected], CA 94237-0001 www.library.ca.gov The payment process begins when we receive your completed and signed claim form, certification form, and State Funded Grants Award Agreement and Certificate of Compliance included in this packet. All forms should be completed and signed through DocuSign to be processed for payment. Our library literacy staff are available to assist you throughout the year. Contact your Advisor Beverly Schwartzberg and your Grant Monitor Allyson Jeffredo at [email protected] any questions. Thank you for your willingness to do so much for those in your community. Best wishes for a successful year.Respectfully yours,Greg LucasCalifornia State LibrarianCc: Beverly Schwartzberg, [email protected] Jeffredo, [email protected] Library Fiscal Office, [email protected] Mulvihill, [email protected] Morales, [email protected]: Re: CLLS24-57: Claim form, certification form, and State Funded Grants Award Agreement and Certificate of Compliance Docusign Envelope ID: B63ABB7A-C5A4-4C3E-86A4-62FCF3DC9418