GEER DEVICE REPLACEMENT Grant
GEER DEVICE REPLACEMENT
Georgia Public Library Service (GPLS) was recently awarded $2.3 million in funding under the Governor’s Emergency Education Relief Fund from federal Coronavirus Response and Relief Supplemental Appropriations (CRRSA) Act funding for device replacement due to increase of use during the pandemic. GPLS is targeting devices heavily used by students and job seekers including Chromebooks, conference cameras, and launchpads. All 60 library systems will have the opportunity to receive new devices to deploy for continued pandemic recovery. Devices will be direct shipped to libraries to ensure fast deployment at the community level where it is needed most. Funding must be used by September 30, 2023.
AWARD TOTAL: $2,329,185.00
Chromebooks
Pre-configured Chromebooks for easy connectivity
Cameras
All-in-one mobile meeting room device for virtual connections
Launchpads
Pre-loaded learning tablets for children and teens
Timeline
NOV 17 2022 Library surveys due
NOV 28 2022 First round purchasing completed
DEC 2022-JAN 2023 First round devices shipped to libraries
JAN 13 2023 Quarter 1 progress report due
MAR 31 2023 Second round purchasing completed
APR 14 2023 Quarter 2 progress report due
APR 14 2023 First round device inventory due
APR-MAY 2023 Second round devices shipped to libraries
JUL 14 2023 Quarter 3 progress report due
JUL 14 2023 Second round device inventory due
OCT 13 2023 Quarter 4 progress and final project report due
As the grants are from GPLS with funding from the Georgia Governor's Office, project activities need to reflect this. Wherever possible, please add the acknowledgement statement on materials and/or websites and use the GPLS logo. Details can be found on the GEER Marketing Toolkit webpage!
Webinar
GPLS GEER Grant Overview Presentation Slides.pdf