Jenn Riley has a very informative post about Using Grant Money for Technology Projects over at the TechEssence.Info blog.  Jenn says,

“Grants offer attractive opportunities for carrying out technology initiatives that might not otherwise be possible for libraries. But grant money isn’t truly free money. The additional opportunities for libraries afforded by grants require time, effort, and commitment.”

Jenn offers some great advice,

“The key to a successful technology grant project is to match funding opportunities to institutional priorities. Don’t chase grant money just because it’s there, and don’t tailor your project to a specific grant program just to get the money. Instead, develop ideas for technology projects you want to do based on your library’s mission.”

Read on for more!