[OPLINLIST] LSTA Mini-Grant Funds Available

[Jane Byrnes]

The State Library is pleased to announce the availability of Library
Services and Technology Act (LSTA) mini-grant funds for FY05.  All types of
libraries (public, school, academic, special) may apply for funding.  

Grant funds are available to fund projects in the areas of: Innovative
Technology,  Staff Development and Training, Services to Targeted
Populations and Services to Youth in Poverty.

Under the mini-grant program a maximum of $24,000 in federal funds may be
requested.  A local match is also required; the local match must be 25% of
the total project amount.  Approved proposals will run from April 1, 2005 -
August 31, 2005.  

The Request for Proposal, Application Guidelines and other documents to
assist with preparing the application can be found at
http://winslo.state.oh.us/publib/lstamini.html
<http://winslo.state.oh.us/publib/lstamini.html>     Additionally, LSTA
staff are available to answer your questions and read draft proposals.  

Proposals are due at the State Library by 4:00 p.m., November 24, 2004.

Questions on the LSTA mini-grant program should be addressed to Missy Lodge,
LSTA Program Coordinator at 800-686-1532 or mlodge@sloma.state.oh.us
<mailto:mlodge@sloma.state.oh.us>