Apply for PLIF through SLIC

How to apply for PLIF

Thank you for your interest in applying to the Public Library Improvement Fund. PLIF 2019 to now open for applications. The deadline for submissions is Monday May 20th.

Please note that all applications must be signed by the Head of Library Service or equivalent, their Line Manager/Director of Finance and by projects partner/s (if applicable). Once you receive your submission email, you will need to print it out, get the appropriate signatures, scan it and send it back to us by emailing applications@scottishlibraries.org

Reading our current PLIF Guidelines will help with the application process.

Scottish Government Public Library Improvement Fund Application

A. Project Title

Project Title *

B. Applicant Details

Library Service *

Name of Lead Manager * This will be the main contact for the project.

Job Title *

Address *

Email *

Telephone *

Mobile

C. Project Summary

Which of the identified strategic priorities does your application support? *

Strategic Aim 1: Reading, Literacy & Learning
Strategic Aim 2: Digital Inclusion
Strategic Aim 3: Economic Wellbeing
Strategic Aim 4: Social Wellbeing
Strategic Aim 5: Culture & Creativity
Strategic Aim 6: Excellent Public Services

Project Aim * State the main aim of your project.

Project Summary * Provide a brief overview of how your project will achieve the stated aim (around 250 words).

Amount of Funding Requested *

D. Project Partners

Are you applying for funding in partnership with another organisation?

Yes
No

Section 1: Organisation

Project team * Enter the details of the project team inserting additional rows as required:

Project Role	Name	Job Title	Email

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Section 2: Background

Please give details of any contextual information which may support your bid. 300 words

Section 3: Project Details

Explain the project aims, objectives and intended outcomes * Outline the specific processes for delivering key aims as well as the underlying rationale for the favoured approach.

Section 4: Project Outcomes

Specific outcomes and outputs * Please list the specific outcomes and outputs of your proposed project.

Section 5: Project Impact

Please state the intended impact of the project and outline plans for measuring success. *

How would your proposed project enhance the quality of service delivery and professional practice in the context of your own organisation? *

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

Section 6: Milestones

Please complete the table to include key project milestones * Insert additional rows as required

Milestone	Output	Date

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Section 7: Project Management & Quality Review

What will be the arrangements for managing your proposed project? * Include partner participation, where applicable.

Has your service carried out a How Good Is Your Public Library Service (HGIOPLS) review? If so, please state which Quality Indicator/s were examined. *

If a HGIOPLS review has not taken place, please state when a review is likely and which Quality Indicators your library service will focus on. *

How will you implement quality mangement in relation to HGIOPLS? Which Quality Indicators are satisfied? *

Section 8: Finance

Please provide details of expenditure * Insert additional rows as required

Activity	Amount from PLIF	Amount from other budget	Total Cost
	Amount in £ £	Amount in £ £	£
Totals:	£	£	£
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Section 9: Sustainability

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

Section 10: Risk Management

What are the main risks for your project? * How likely is it that these scenarios will occur? What is the potential impact, and what arrangements do you have in place to mitigate risk factors? Please note that a condition of grant will require a register of risks to be kept.

Risk	Likelihood	Impact	Action to manage risk
	Likelihood	Impact
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Section 11: Service Overview

Overview Please provide details of any significant changes to library service provision in your local authority/organisation within the last three years. In particular, please include any reductions/increases in opening hours, library closures/openings, reduction/increase in staff numbers, or the introduction of new services.

Section 12: Project Dates

What is the date on which the proposed project would commence? *

What is the date on which the proposed project would finish? *

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

2019 - 2020
2020 - 2021
2021 -2022

Section 13: Dissemination

SLIC will disseminate reports from your project through its website. SLIC may also request a follow-up report about the impact of your project between 12 and 24 months after the funding period.

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. *

Head of Library Service or equivalent

Name *

Position *

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

Name *

Position *

Partners

Name

Position