[OPLINLIST] State Library Announces Availability of LSTA Funds for Full Grants

[Ashlee Clark]

State Library Announces Availability of LSTA Funds for Full Grants 

The State Library of Ohio is pleased to announce the availability of
Library Services and Technology Act (LSTA) funds for full grant
proposals. Under the full grant program, any type of library may apply
for funds in one of the following categories:  Innovative Technology;
Staff Development and Training; Services to Target Populations; and
Services to Youth.  

Although there is no limit to the amount of federal funds which can be
requested, the State Library anticipates that the majority of funded
proposals will be in the range of $50,000 to $150,000 in federal funds.
A local cash match of 25% of the total project cost is required.

Proposals are due at the State Library by 4:00 p.m. May 3, 2007.
Approved proposals will run from October 1, 2007 through September 30,
2008. 

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/lstafull.html.

If you have any questions about the LSTA full grants or the LSTA program
in general, please contact Missy Lodge, Head, Library Programs and
Development at mlodge at sloma.state.oh.us, 614-644-6914, or 800-686-1532.