Illinois State Library

LIBRARY SERVICES AND TECHNOLOGY ACT (LSTA)

These Grant project opportunities are made possible by a grant from U.S. Institute of Museum and Library Services to the Illinois State Library under the provisions of the Library Services and Technology Act.

FY2009 Library Services & Technology Act Grants Offerings

FY2008 Projects

Grant Management Manual for Projects $5,000 or more
Reporting Forms for Projects $5,000 or more

Grant Management Manual for Projects Less Than $5,000
Reporting Forms for Projects Less Than $5,000

Budget Amendment - Due May 1, 2008
Final Report - Due September 19, 2008

OCLC FAQ and Pricing for FY2006, FY2007 and FY2008 LSTA Grants

LSTA Resources

LSTA Background
Long Range Plan for the Use of LSTA Funds 2008-2012
Evaluation of the use of LSTA 2003-2007

LSTA Grants

The Illinois State Library administers the Library Services and Technology Act (LSTA) with funds distributed by the Institute of Museum and Library Services. LSTA grants are available for the development of projects that provide and focus on library service, new initiatives and library activities. For more information on LSTA grants, contact the Illinois State Library Development Group at 217-524-8836.

• Available to all types of libraries that are members of the regional library system
• Announced during the spring.
• Programmatic grants intended to develop projects that provide and focus on library service, new initiatives, and library activities
• Equipment may or may not be needed to support the program or activity
• Federally funded

LSTA Library Disaster Aid Grants

Library Disaster Aid Grants, awarded through the Illinois State Library using federal Library Services and Technology Act funds, provide immediate, short-term funding for public, school, academic or special libraries which encounter exceptional and overwhelming emergencies due to disasters such as fire or flooding. Grants are awarded based on evidence of a credible need, and do not exceed $5,000. For more information on Disaster Aid grants, contact the Illinois State Library Development Group at 217-524-8836.