[OPLINLIST] Reminder: LSTA Competitive Grants application for all types of libraries is available now – apply soon.

[marshams at library.ohio.gov]

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The State Library of Ohio is accepting applications for LSTA competitive grants<https://library.ohio.gov/services-for-libraries/lsta-grants/#AvailableGrants> in four categories:

  *   Data Management and Analytics: Create strong libraries and communities by defining outcomes, developing assessments, drawing conclusions from data, data visualizations, and/or managing and using data to make better decisions.

  *   Literacy: Supports the library role in the learning experience where literacy is defined as the ability to read, write and interact across a range of platforms and tools, and it encompasses early literacy, digital literacy, functional literacy, and others.

  *   Outreach and Partnerships: Assist libraries in providing new and innovative ways of providing services to users and potential users and in reaching individuals at a range of locations and through a variety of methods.

  *   STEM (or STEAM): Provides for innovative and adaptable projects which will include creative, educational, programmatic and/or instructional elements designed to increase skills and knowledge for student success.

All types of Ohio libraries are eligible to apply for LSTA funds. Applicants may request up to $50,000 in federal funds and all projects must include a 25% local cash match of the total project cost.  Applications must be received at the State Library by 11:59 p.m. August 31, 2018. A total proposal package should be submitted electronically to lsta at library.ohio.gov<mailto:lsta at library.ohio.gov>.  Information on the competitive grant program can be found at:  library.ohio.gov/services-for-libraries/lsta-grants/<https://library.ohio.gov/services-for-libraries/lsta-grants/>. The Request for Proposal is located under the “Available Grants<https://library.ohio.gov/services-for-libraries/lsta-grants/#AvailableGrants>” tab and Application Guidelines and other application materials are located under the “Apply<https://library.ohio.gov/services-for-libraries/lsta-grants/#Apply>” tab.

Recommended applications will be presented to the State Library Board for funding in December 2018 and the implementation period is January 1 – September 30, 2019.

Questions may be addressed to LSTA at library.ohio.gov<mailto:LSTA at library.ohio.gov> or Cindy Boyden, cboyden at library.ohio.gov<mailto:cboyden at library.ohio.gov>, 800-686-1532 or 614- 644-6863.
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