[OPLINLIST] LSTA Minigrant Funds Available

[Marsha McDevitt-Stredney]

Please excuse multiple postings...

 

The State Library is pleased to announce the availability of Library
Services and Technology Act (LSTA) minigrant funds for FY10.  All types
of libraries (public, school, academic, special) may apply for funding.


 

Grant funds are available to fund projects in the areas of:
Technological Innovation, Automation, Targeted Populations and Services
to Youth.

 

Under the minigrant 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,
2010 - August 31, 2010.  

 

The Request for Proposal, Application Guidelines and other documents to
assist with preparing the application can be found on WebJunction Ohio
at:  http://oh.webjunction.org/ohllsatamini. 

 

Changes have been made to the categories in which libraries may apply.
Additionally, there are changes related to the information being
requested so make sure to read the Application Guidelines carefully.   

 

LSTA staff is available to answer questions throughout the application
process and are willing to read draft proposals.  

 

Proposals are due at the State Library by 4:00 p.m., October 28, 2009.
An original and six copies are required. The original should be printed
on one side only, copies should be printed back-to-back.

 

Questions on the LSTA mini-grant program should be addressed to Missy
Lodge, Head, Library Programs and Development at 800-686-1532 or
mlodge at sloma.state.oh.us.   

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