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LSTA Grant Programs, FY 2008/2009

Library Services and Technology Act Description (pdf)

OPEN COMPETITIVE GRANT PROGRAM

State Librarian Announcement of Competitive Grant Program (pdf)

COMPETITIVE GRANT MATERIALS

Final Proposal (doc)

Instructions for Final Proposal (pdf)

Final Proposal – Outcome Measures (doc)

Instructions for Final Proposal – Outcome Measures (pdf)

OM Design and Report Chart (doc)

“Goldrush County” Example of Completed OM Chart (doc)

PRIORITY GRANT PROGRAM

State Librarian Announcement of Priority Grant Program (pdf)

PRIORITY GRANT MATERIALS

Priority Final Proposal (doc)

Instructions for Priority Final Proposal (pdf)

TARGETED GRANTS

"CALIFORNIA OF THE PAST": DIGITAL STORYTELLING GRANT PROGRAM

State Librarian Announcement of 08/09 Program (pdf)

Guidelines and Instructions (pdf)

Application for Grant Funds (doc)

EARLY LEARNING WITH FAMILIES (ELF)

State Librarian Announcement of 08/09 Program (pdf)

Guidelines and Instructions (pdf)

Application for Grant Funds (Year 2 Continuation) (doc)

LOCAL HISTORY DIGITAL RESOURCES PROJECT (LHDRP)

State Librarian Announcement of 08/09 Program (pdf)

Guidelines and Instructions (pdf)

Application for Grant Funds (doc)

OUT-OF-SCHOOL-TIME ONLINE HOMEWORK HELP

State Librarian Announcement of 08/09 Program (pdf)

Guidelines and Instructions (pdf)

Application for Grant Funds (doc)

PUBLIC LIBRARY STAFF EDUCATION PROGRAM (PLSEP)

State Librarian Announcement of 08/09 Program (pdf)

Guidelines and Instructions (pdf)

Application for Grant Funds (doc)

Student Application (doc)

Executive Application (doc)

FAQ’s (pdf)

TRANSFORMING LIFE AFTER 50 (TLAF)

State Librarian Announcement of 08/09 Program (pdf)

Libraries Eligible to Apply (pdf)

Assessment Report (doc)

Grant Guidelines (pdf)

Application for Grant Funds (doc) 

TLAF Institute Program Materials (November 2007)

 

SUPPLEMENTARY MATERIALS

LSTA Five-Year Plan, 2008-2012 (pdf)
This describes the State Library's intended use of federal funds and lists State-level goals, outputs and outcomes that authorize award of LSTA grants.

LSTA Information Guide (pdf)
This provides general information about the program and requirements in specific areas.

Guidelines for Developing LSTA Grant Proposals (pdf)
This provides further information about criteria used to screen and evaluate projects.

Federal Restrictions on Use of LSTA Funds (pdf)
This document provides information regarding costs the federal government does not allow as expenditures in grant projects.

 

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