August 16, 2010
State Library of Ohio announces the availability of LSTA funds for minigrants

The State Library of Ohio is pleased to announce the availability of Library Services and Technology Act (LSTA) funds for minigrant proposals. Under the minigrant program, any type of library may apply for funds in one of the following categories:  Technological Innovation, Automation, Targeted Populations, and Services to Youth.

A maximum of $24,000 in federal funds may be requested.  A cash match of 25% of the total project amount is required.

Proposals are due at the State Library by 4:00 p.m. October 20, 2010.

Approved proposals will run from April 1, 2011 through August 31, 2011.

The Request for Proposal, Application Guidelines and other documents to assist with preparing the application can be found at:  http://library.ohio.gov/lpd/lsta-minigrants

If you have any questions about the LSTA minigrants or the LSTA program in general, please contact Missy Lodge, Head, Library Programs and Development at mlodge@library.ohio.gov,  614-644-6914 or 800-686-1532.