Webinars

The State Archives provides grants to local governments through its competitive grant program, the Local Government Records Management Improvement Fund (LGRMIF). This webinar is an introduction to the Shared Services type of grant. Shared Services projects involve two or more local governments working together with one government acting as the lead. This is Part 2 of a six part series on the LGRMIF program.

This webinar focuses on:

• Defining Shared Services projects
• Explaining their advantages 
• Providing examples of projects
• Showing how to write a strong application

The State Archives provides grants to local governments through its competitive grant program, the Local Government Records Management Improvement Fund (LGRMIF). The eGrants system is the State Archives online application portal for the LGRMIF. It is separate from the New York State Grants Gateway. The eGrants system is designed to manage your grant from application to final reports. This webinar covers the application process only, including getting a user account, navigating the application sections, and forms that are particular to submitting an application. Separate webinars are available for managing a grant in eGrants. This is Part 3 of a six part series on the LGRMIF program.

This webinar focuses on:

• Steps to getting and setting up a user account
• Explaining the Narrative sections and tips on how to complete them 
• Navigating eGrants: The Checklist and Forms Menus
• Breakdown of the electronic forms
• Application printouts and attachments
• Providing guidance on submitting electronic and paper forms

The State Archives provides grants to local governments through its competitive grant program, the Local Government Records Management Improvement Fund (LGRMIF). Applying for an LGRMIF grant requires the submission of various forms, some of which are hard-copy and some of which are online-only. This webinar identifies those forms and how they should be submitted. This presentation is Part 5 of a six-part series of informational webinars on this grant program.

This webinar:

• Offers a brief overview of the LGRMIF grant program.
• Walks through the various forms needed to apply for an LGRMIF grant.
• Closes with general tips for the application process.

The State Archives provides grants to local governments through its competitive grant program, the LGRMIF. The LGRMIF provides grants to local governments to assist them in either establishing a records management program or enhancing an existing one. This webinar provides a basic introduction to the LGRMIF program and is Part 1 of a six part series of informational webinars on this grant program.

This webinar focuses on:

• The purpose of the LGRMIF
• Discussion of the eligibility requirements local governments must meet
• An exploration of the different types of grants local governments can apply for
• An overview of the 5 grant project categories and the requirements for each category
• Suggested next steps as you develop your proposed project and application

The State Archives provides grants to local governments through its competitive grant program, the Local Government Records Management Improvement Fund (LGRMIF). When applying for an LGRMIF grant, any proposals over $25,000 should strive to incorporate a certain percentage of goods and/or services from M/WBE vendors. Join us for an explanation of the M/WBE program and a walk-through of how to submit a complete program packet. Please note that this is a separate (but related) process from the application for grant funding. This presentation is Part 6 of a six-part series of informational webinars on this grant program.

This webinar:

• Gives a brief overview of the M/WBE program.
• Explains the levels of compliance/participation.
• Reviews the various forms necessary for each participation level.

• Providing tips on filling in the following forms: Budget Amendment Summary and the FS-10-A/Proposed Amendment for a Federal or State Project 
• A step-by-step demonstration in filling in both forms
• An explanation of the difference between a “formal” and “informal” amendment
• Getting approval for your amendment
• How to submit your amendment

If you have received a grant through the LGRMIF program, you are required to file a set of Final Reports after you have completed your project. This webinar covers the Final Project Budget and the FS-10-F/Final Expenditure forms, two of the forms that make up your Final Reports. It is part of a series that walks you through the forms that make up your Final Reports. The webinars in this series all contain a live demonstration in the eGrants system.

This webinar focuses on:

• Providing tips on filling in the Final Project Budget
• A step-by-step demonstration in filling in budget codes
• An explanation of the difference between encumbrance dates and check dates
• An overview of the forms that make up your Final Reports
• How to Submit your Final Reports

The State Archives provides grants to local governments through its competitive grant program, the Local Government Records Management Improvement Fund (LGRMIF). Writing the narrative proposal is one of the most detailed parts of applying for an LGRMIF grant. The narrative also carries the most weight in points, so this webinar explains how to address that part of the application successfully. This presentation is Part 4 of a six-part series of informational webinars on this grant program.

This webinar:

• Gives a brief overview of the LGRMIF grant program.
• Reviews general writing tips.
• Addresses topics that must be covered in the grant narrative.
• Offers tips for success.