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FORM 15: SUSTAINABILlTY/SECURING FUNDING Address ways applicant organization Intends (0 secure future funding [0 sustain prOJect. Examine different outlets for local funding, community in-kind donations and cash, Federal and other State grants. Discuss measures that employ cost~ffective procedures for implementing the project. Weare confident that the library will be able to sustain a high level of public access to technology and the Internet over the coming years. The library has a long and successful history of obtaining both grants and private funds to develop its public access computer resources. In the mid-1980's we received our first public-access computer through a grant from the Central Texas Library System. In the late 1980's we obtained a federal grant to establish an Adult literacy and GED tutoring program at the library. The tutoring program has offered computer-based instruction throughout the twelve years it has been operational. Shortly after we moved into our new library in 1994, we received a grant from the San Marcos Civic Foundation to purchase six microcomputers for public use. In 1997 we obtained another donation to purchase two computers which would provide public access to the Internet. In addition to this donation, our local telephone company provided us with two free unlimited-use dial-access Internet lines. In 1998, we were one of the initial recipients TIF funding to obtain T -I access to the Internet. Now we seek to further enhance our computer facilities through the TIF LB4 grant program. In addition to taking advantage of grant opportunities when they arise, the library has an active Friends of the Library organization. This organization holds regular fundraisers and membership drives in support of the library. Last year the Friends of the Library raised over $25,000 in support of library programs. This year the Friends of the Library group will be providing the cash match required for our LB4 grant. Next year we plan to have the Friends organization purchase MS Office software to install on each of our public access workstations. Finally, and most importantly, our city government has always shown strong support for the library and its programs. Thanks to this support, the library is housed in a beautiful new building, is well- staffed, and is able to offer outstanding services to the public. In addition to providing direct support for our efforts, the city has an excel1ent MIS department, which provides tremendous technical, training, and administrative support for the computer and telecommunication needs of the library. TIFB Form! Sustalnability-Funding (1/981 page 14 of 27