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A. Contact Details

Please share contact details for the main contact or lead applicant representative for the project.

Name *

First

Last

Email *

Phone

Address

Address Line 1

Address Line 2

City

State / Province / Region

Postal Code

Country

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B. Project Details

Please share an overview of your proposed project.

Project Title

Name of Lead Manager

This will be the main contact for the project.

Job Title

Library / Organisation Name

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C. Project Aim

Project Aim(s)

Curriculum, Learner Journey & Developing the Young Workforce
Information, Digital Literacy & Digital Creativity
Literacy, Numeracy & Family Learning
Health and Wellbeing
Leadership, Standards & Working Models

Project Summary (copy)

Please give a brief summary of your project, clearly linking to the strategic aim/s identified previously. Please also state how your application relates to one or more of this year's funding priorities (300-word limit).

Amount Requested

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D. Project Partners

How many additional partner organisations are associated wth this application?

Partner 1

Partner 1 Organisation Name

Partner 1 Contact Name *

Partner 1 Contact Email *

Partner 1 Contact Phone

Partner 2

Partner 2 Organisation Name

Partner 2 Contact Name *

Partner 2 Contact Email *

Partner 2 Contact Phone

Partner 3

Partner 3 Organisation Name

Partner 3 Contact Name *

Partner 3 Contact Email *

Partner Contact Phone

Please give details

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Section 1: Organisation

Project team: Enter the details of up to 10 key members of the project team, inserting additional rows as required:

Project Role

Name *

Job Title

Email *

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Section 2: Background

Please provide information about why you want to run this project.

The background information may include factors specific to your service such as previous work, existing resources or staff expertise that may be relevant to this project. You may also wish to include details of relevant policies, research or good practice elsewhere which supports your application. (300-word limit)

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Section 3: Project Details

Explain what your project will achieve, outline your delivery plans and tell us why you’ve chosen this approach.

Use this section to provide a detailed outline of the proposed project. Make sure you cover all activities included within the project, with details of how these will be delivered and how they meet key aims. A clear rationale for the outlined approach also needs to be provided. (700-word limit)

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Section 4: Project Outcomes

What will change in the short and medium term as a result of your project?

Include details of the tangible outputs or actions resulting from project activity, as well as the outcomes arising from these. Please include the estimated number of young people who will engage with the project, and provide details on the target age group. (700-word limit)

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Section 5: Project Impact

(a) Please state the intended impact of the project and outline plans for measuring success.

Provide details of the impact your project will have, ensuring it is clearly linked to the strategic aims of Vibrant Libraries, Thriving Schools - A National Strategy for School Libraries in Scotland 2018-2023. Please also state how your application relates to this year's funding priorities. Outline the approach you will adopt in evaluating the success of the project. Please include success criteria and a statement on how performance against these will be measured. (300-word limit)

(b) How will the project develop your service and staff? How will it enhance what you currently offer?

300-word limit.

(c) What value could your project have in supporting service development and enhancing professional practice in the wider sector?

Outline the potential benefits your project could have in supporting school library service development across Scotland. You may wish to consider the potential for scaling up your project for wider application, as well as the value of sharing your experiences and lessons learned with the wider school library community. (300-word limit)

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Section 6: Project Plan

Please complete the table to include key project milestones and a planned completion date.

Insert additional rows as required

Milestone

Date

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Section 8: Finance

Please provide details of expenditure identified for the project. You can add up to 10 items in this form. If you would like to submit a more detailed budget, you will be given the option to upload a spreadsheet.

Adding a Budget

I would like to add up to 10 budgeted activities in this form
I would like to upload a detailed budget spreadsheet

File Upload

Drag & Drop Files, Choose Files to Upload

How many activities would you like to add?

Number of Line items required 1

Activity 1 Details

1a. Activity

1b. Date of expenditure

1c. Amount from PLIF

1d. Amount from other budget

1e. Total for activity 1

Activity 2 Details

2a. Activity

2b. Date of expenditure

2c. Amount from PLIF

2d. Amount from other budget

2e. Total for activity 2

Activity 3 Details

3a. Activity

3b. Date of expenditure

Position for 9a.

3c. Amount from PLIF

3d. Amount from other budget

3e. Total for activity 3

Line Item 4 Details

4a. Activity

4b. Date of Expenditure

4c. Amount from PLIF

4d. Amount from other budget

4e. Total for activity 4

Line Item 5 Details

5a. Activity

5b. Date of Expenditure

5c. Amount from PLIF

5d. Amount from other budget

5e. Total for activity 5

Line Item 6 Details

6a. Activity

6b. Date of Expenditure

6c. Amount from PLIF

6d. Amount from other budget

6e. Total for activity 6

Line Item 7 Details

7a. Activity

7b. Date of Expenditure

7c. Amount from PLIF

7d. Amount from other budget

7e. Total for activity 7

Line Item 8 Details

8a. Activity

8b. Date of Expenditure

8c. Amount from PLIF

8d. Amount from other budget

8e. Total for activity 8

Line Item 9 Details

9a. Activity

9b. Date of Expenditure

9c. Amount from PLIF

9d. Amount from other budget

9e. Total for activity 9

Line Item 10 Details

10a. Activity

10b. Date of Expenditure

10c. Amount from PLIF

10d. Amount from other budget

10e. Total for activity 10

Total Budget

Total budget detailed in the spreadsheet

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Section 9: Sustainability

What are your plans for sustaining project activity after the funding period ends?

Outline the plans and procedures that will be put into place to ensure that the project outcomes and benefits will continue beyond the funding period. (300-word limit)

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Section 10: Risk Management

What are the main risks for your project?

Identify the main risks for your project and assign each a level of risk associated with the likelihood of this factor occurring. Note the potential impact of each risk in the ‘Impact’ column and indicate the level of impact this factor could have on potential project outcomes. High risk factors for your project need to be clearly indicated. Use the ‘Action to manage risk’ column to provide details of the arrangements in place and potential workarounds that would apply in the event of these risks being realised.

Risk

Likelihood

Impact

Action to manage risk

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Section 11: Service Overview

Overview

This section allows you to provide some context about your current operating environment in order to support your application. Please provide details of any significant changes to service provision within your school library in the last three years. (300-word limit)

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Section 12: Project Dates

What is the date on which the proposed project will commence?

What is the date on which the proposed project will finish?

Which financial years (April to March) does your project fall within? *

2023-2024
2024-2025
2025-2026

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Section 13: Dissemination

SLIC will disseminate reports from your project through its website.

I agree to producing a follow-up report about the impact of your project between 12 and 24 months after the grant is issued.

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Section 14: Declaration

I believe that the project is achievable within the given time and cost constraints, and with the available resources. I declare that, to the best of my knowledge, the information provided in this application form and any supporting documentation is accurate.

Declarations

Please confirm that your organisation complies with the 'Fair Work First' scheme. This should include the changes that came into effect on 1 July 2023. Please refer to the Application Guidance for more information on the changes to the Fair Work First Scheme.
I declare that, to the best of my knowledge, the information provided in this application form and any supporting documentation is accurate.

Head of Library Service or equivalent *

Name

Line Manager or Head of Library Service or equivalent, or Director of Finance *

Name

Partner Lead *

Name

Position of Head of Library Service or equivalent

Position

Position of Line Manager or Head of Library Service or equivalent, or Director of Finance

Position

Position of Partner Lead

Position

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To apply to the School Library Improvement Fund please download the Guidance for Applicants, Application Form Guidance, and the Application Form. All applications are submitted by your Local Authority Key Contact. Therefore, it is very important that you liaise with your Local Authority Key Contact throughout the application process.

Applications should be submitted to applications@scottishlibraries.org before 12 noon on Monday 8th June 2026.

Guidance for Applicants

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Application Form

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The School Library Improvement Fund is currently closed.

You can find all the information and forms you need to apply here – including Guidance and the SLIF Application Form – when the fund opens.

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A. Contact Details

B. Project Details

C. Project Aim

D. Project Partners

Partner 1

Partner 2

Partner 3

Section 1: Organisation

Section 2: Background

Section 3: Project Details

Section 4: Project Outcomes

Section 5: Project Impact

Section 6: Project Plan

Please complete the table to include key project milestones and a planned completion date.

Section 8: Finance

Activity 1 Details

Activity 2 Details

Activity 3 Details

Line Item 4 Details

Line Item 5 Details

Line Item 6 Details

Line Item 7 Details

Line Item 8 Details

Line Item 9 Details

Line Item 10 Details

Section 9: Sustainability

Section 10: Risk Management

What are the main risks for your project?

Section 11: Service Overview

Section 12: Project Dates

Section 13: Dissemination

Section 14: Declaration

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Guidance for Applicants

Application Guidance

Application Form

The School Library Improvement Fund is currently closed.

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