[SEO-Members] Reminder... Ohio LSTA Competitive Grant application are due October 31st. Libraries are invited to submit requests for up $50, 000.

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[Text, logo, company name  Description automatically generated]<https://library.ohio.gov/services-for-libraries/lsta-grants/competitive-grants/>Ohio LSTA Grants<https://library.ohio.gov/libraries/grants/welcome> are an essential part of our service, and we encourage all types of libraries to submit proposals for Ohio LSTA Competitive Grants<https://library.ohio.gov/libraries/grants/competitive-grants/competitive-grants>. This grant initiative supports State Library of Ohio’s new LSTA Five Year Plan 2023-2027<https://library.ohio.gov/static/lsta/LSTA%20Plan%202023-2027.pdf> and invites proposals that address at least one of the following three focus areas:


  *   Library as Community Anchor – Supports the role libraries play in strengthening their communities and providing a destination for learning, engagement, social support and expression. This can include areas of employment-related help, economic development support, civic engagement, gathering spaces, and support for the mental health of those served.


  *   Literacy - Supports the library’s 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, financial literacy, health literacy, and others.


  *   Outreach and Engagement - Assist libraries in providing new and innovative ways of offering services to users and potential users and in reaching individuals at a range of locations and through a variety of methods, typically outside of the traditional library facility. Efforts may include reaching populations not otherwise served by the library and the establishment of new or novel partnerships.

"With the new LSTA Five Year Plan to guide us, the State Library is excited to once again offer this competitive grant opportunity for all types of libraries,” expressed Evan T. Struble, Associate State Librarian for Library Development. “Ohio’s libraries are always so creative and thoughtful when coming up with projects for potential grant funding, and I’m sure that will be the case again this year with our three new areas of focus for 2023.”

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 filled out via online form, supplying required attachments, and must be received at the State Library by 11:59 p.m. October 31, 2023.

Please note: applications must be completed in one sitting, so prepare accordingly. Information about the Ohio LSTA grant program can be found at:  https://library.ohio.gov/libraries/grants/competitive-grants/<https://library.ohio.gov/libraries/grants/competitive-grants/competitive-grants>.
 
Recommended applications will be presented to the State Library Board for funding in December 2023 and the implementation period is January 1, 2024 – August 31, 2024.
 
Questions may be addressed to LSTA at library.ohio.gov<mailto:LSTA at library.ohio.gov>.
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