LSTA GRANTS FOR YOUR LIBRARY October 23,
TODAY’S VOICE Raye Oldham Federal Programs Consultant State Library of North Carolina
AGENDA What is LSTA? Website Framework for North Carolina’s LSTA Program Grant Categories for a. Project b. EZ c. New EZ 3
AGENDA What is LSTA? Website Framework for North Carolina’s LSTA Program Grant Categories for a. Project b. EZ c. New EZ 4
WHAT IS L S T A? Library Services and Technology Act (LSTA) Formula based allotment $4,000,000 ~ Federal $ From Institute of Museum and Library Services (IMLS) Grants to States Program State Library distributes through Statewide programs Competitive programs applications requested $3,241,677
AGENDA What is LSTA? Website Framework for North Carolina’s LSTA Program Grant Categories for a. Project b. EZ c. New EZ 6
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AGENDA What is LSTA? Website Framework for North Carolina’s LSTA Program Grant Categories for a. Project b. EZ c. New EZ 9
FRAMEWORK Eligible libraries Reimbursement basis Match is required 2 exceptions Important dates Letter of Intent - November 1, 2013 All Applications - February 28, 2014
AGENDA What is LSTA? Website Framework for North Carolina’s LSTA Program Grant Categories for a. Project b. EZ c. New EZ 11
LSTA GRANT CATEGORIES Project Grants Access & Digitization Literacy & Lifelong Learning EZ Grants Literacy & Lifelong Learning Planning New EZ Grants EZ Digitization EZ Innovation 12
LSTA GRANT CATEGORIES Project Grant Access & Digitization increase access N C library holdings, special collections digitization projects RFID ILS
YOUR QUESTIONS Access & Digitization Questions Is digitization of analog cassette tapes an allowable expenditure in this category? What are the opportunities for partnering with other local organizations? How can LSTA help us increase our digitization efforts?
LSTA GRANT CATEGORIES Project Grant, EZ Grant Literacy & Lifelong Learning expand patrons’ ability read, write, and interact across a range of platforms promote continuous learning
LSTA GRANT CATEGORIES Project Grants Access & Digitization Literacy & Lifelong Learning EZ Grants Literacy & Lifelong Learning Planning New EZ Grants EZ Digitization EZ Innovation 16
LSTA GRANT CATEGORIES EZ Grant EZ Planning – consulting services for strategic planning space needs/reallocation technology planning project planning
LSTA GRANT CATEGORIES Project Grants Access & Digitization Literacy & Lifelong Learning EZ Grants Literacy & Lifelong Learning Planning New EZ Grants EZ Digitization EZ Innovation 18
*NEW* GRANT CATEGORIES AVAILABLE EZ Grant EZ Digitization increase library capacity work with Digital Heritage Center digitize selected materials local interest special collection
YOUR QUESTIONS EZ Digitization Questions What does EZ digitization cover in terms of materials? The guidelines specify “selected materials” from the library’s genealogy, local history, and other collections Allowable expenditures are salaries, basic equipment, some outsourcing, minimal travel Consult Digital Heritage Center
*NEW* GRANT CATEGORIES AVAILABLE EZ Grant EZ Innovation creative experimentation new or different approaches not included in other categories extend libraries’ reach enhance capacity
*NEW* GRANT CATEGORIES AVAILABLE EZ Innovation Questions How much and what kind of documentation is required for the EZ Innovation Grant? What are some examples of acceptable ideas and/or unacceptable projects for the innovation grant?
LSTA GRANT CATEGORIES General Questions Is there funding for maker spaces, patron computers, e-book collection, or fill in the blank? We are interested in finding out more about grants for NC Cardinal. What opportunities are available for libraries that do not filter internet access? How should I keep records/manage grant activities to optimize information for the final report?
GRANT CATEGORIES AVAILABLE Awarded projects available online 24
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