LITERACY & LIFELONG LEARNING A NEW LSTA GRANT PROGRAM Hosted by the STATE LIBRARY OF NORTH CAROLINA
TODAY’S VOICES Cal Shepard State Librarian Raye Oldham Federal Programs Consultant
AGENDA Context Why did LSTA change? How is it the same? How is it different? WIIFM? Your questions
CONTEXT What is LSTA? Library Services and Technology Act Why? To stimulate use of local funds How? Statewide programs and sub-grants
WHY DID LSTA CHANGE? New Five Year Plan Emphasis on Collaboration/Partnerships New Opportunities OK to fail Key is what you learned
THE SAME EZ and Project Grants Eligible Libraries Timeline Match is required Reimbursement basis
DIFFERENT Focus on Partnerships & Collaboration Increased EZ Grant Max Decreased Match Public School Partners
WIIFM? Improved opportunities for your Library Community Current Users Future Users Strengthens position of library Anchor institution Valuable expertise Connections in community
YOUR QUESTIONS Where can I find the application deadlines and requirements and the reporting requirements? Can part of the match be in-kind staff time? What is the minimum and maximum amount of funds that can be requested? Does this grant require matching funds?
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YOUR QUESTIONS Can you provide examples.… ? Check the grant purpose and Goal #3 Describe literacy Describe lifelong learning
YOUR QUESTIONS Does this category cover literacy projects for preschool-age children ? Do projects related to senior citizens fall in this category? How can libraries encourage a culture of learning ?
YOUR QUESTIONS Is it allowable to Purchase materials that will be given to people, like literacy texts or workbooks? Buy materials for beginning readers? Hire experts in adult education to conduct a series of classes for senior citizens? Buy technology for senior living facilities, such as e-readers, laptops for teaching computer classes, etc.?
STILL AHEAD Four Workshops November 14 - Murfreesboro November 27 - Asheville November 30 - Goldsboro December 5 - Winston-Salem
CONTACT US Raye Oldham State Library of North Carolina Federal Programs Consultant Cal Shepard State Library of North Carolina State Librarian