[OPLINLIST] Coming Soon: Competitive Ohio LSTA Grant Opportunities for Literacy Initiatives

[McDevitt-Stredney, Marsha]

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The State Library is pleased to announce the return of the Ohio LSTA<http://library.ohio.gov/lpd/lsta> competitive grants program.  Ohio's LSTA competitive grant program has been substantially revised in order to target projects while still providing applicants the flexibility to address local needs. Grants using FFY2014 funds will be directed to support literacy initiatives across the state.  The purpose of this grant program is to assist libraries in preparing individuals to be active learners and full participants in the local community and the global society.  Projects must support initiatives in Goal 1 or Goal 2 of the LSTA Five-Year Plan 2013-2017<http://library.ohio.gov/sites/default/files/OhioLSTAFiveYearPlan2013-2017.pdf>.  It is anticipated that the Request for Proposal (RFP) will be released the week of August 18, 2014 with proposals due at the State Library by September 29, 2014.  Funded projects will begin January 1, 2015 and terminate September 30. 2015.
Under the Literacy initiative, applicants may apply for either a Planning Grant or a Project-Based Grant.  Applicants may request up to $24,000 in federal funds.  A financial cash match of 25% of the total project cost is required.

The competitive grant also includes new components and requirements.  Key changes include:

* Project coordinators are required to have an MLS/MLIS or a Library Media Specialist Certification.
* Proposals must include formal partners that will contribute specified deliverables to the project.  For each formal partner, a signed partnership form (part of the application package) is required.
* Proposals must include a sustainability plan or strategy to continue (for project grants) or implement (for planning grants) the program after September 30, 2015.  This section must include names of possible future funders and/or where you may seek future funding.

Librarians are encouraged to begin thinking about projects now and begin reaching out to possible partners.

Application guidelines, required forms and additional support materials will be posted with the RFP in mid-August.

Questions on the LSTA Program, may be addressed to Missy Lodge at mlodge at library.ohio.gov<mailto:mlodge at library.ohio.gov?subject=Ohio%20LSTA%20> or 800-686-1532.

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