Colorado Library Service and Technology Act (LSTA) Grants
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Jean Heilig Fiscal Officer & LSTA Coordinator Colorado State Library 201 East Colfax Ave, Room 309 Denver, CO 80203-1799 Phone: 303-866-6731 FAX: 303-866-6940 Email: heilig_j@cde.state.co.us |
This program is funded with a grant from the Institute of Museum & Library Services, which administers the Library Services & Technology Act.
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LSTA Five-Year Plan 2013-2017 PDF
FY12-13 LSTA Grant Awards
List of Awarded Projects (PDF) |
Resources
- Colorado's LSTA Five-Year Plan (2013-2017)
- Previous LSTA Five-year Plan (2008-2012)
- Grant
Writing Isn't for Sissies (PDF)
Slide presentation given by Jean Heilig and Linda Hofschire at the 2012 CLiC Spring Workshops in Grand Junction and Pueblo. Applying for grants has become more competitive than ever, and developing a well-written proposal is a must! While the focus of this presentation is on Library Services and Information Technology Act (LSTA) grants, the lessons learned can cross over to all grant proposals. Learn how your project’s goals, objectives, activities, and outcomes should all interrelate. Examples of what works and what doesn’t work in developing a grant proposal are also given.
- LSTA Grant Budget Form
- LSTA Awarded Grants
- FY 2007-2008 (PDF)
- FY 2008-2009 (PDF)
- FY 2009-2010 (PDF)
- FY 2010-2011 (PDF)
- FY 2011-2012
(PDF)
- LSTA Funded Projects
- Promising Practices in Community/Outreach Services
- FY10-11 Free to Learn: Your Life, Your Community, Your Library DPL
- FY10-11 Remote Service Outlet in the Singing Hills Area Elbert County
- FY10-11 Job Assist and Mobile Computing Lab for Bennett Branch
- FY09-11 San Luis Valley Libraries Technology Learning Project
- FY08-09 Loveland kids love to read: Loveland Public Library literacy outreach. Loveland PL
- Promising Practices in Technology (PDF)
- Promising Practices in Youth Services
- Promising Practices in Community/Outreach Services
- LSTA Grant Application (FY12-13)
(PDF)
(Word)
- LSTA
Grant Application Review Process (PDF)
This is a competitive grant application and review process. Each LSTA grant application must stand on its own merit. The staff at the Colorado State Library and teams of volunteer peer reviewers will evaluate all applications and recommend projects for funding. This document outlines the numerous selection factors taken into account during the review process.
- Allowable Cost
Overview (PDF) [Updated for 2012]
All costs charged to grants awarded by the State Library under LSTA must be “allowable costs.” This document will assist you when developing your budget prior to application submission.
- D&B DUNS Numbers (PDF)
Starting in 2011 IMLS (Institute of Museum and Library Services) requires all LSTA prime grant recipients (the State Library) to report information on federal sub-grant awards (You!). This requirement comes from the Federal Funding Accountability and Transparency Act (FFATA). The Act is intended to empower every American with the ability to hold the government accountable for each spending decision. This document will tell you how to determine if your organization has a DUNS number and if not how to request one.
- Other funding opportunities: listing of
foundations and organizations that offer grants to libraries.
http://www.libraryworks.com/LW_Grants/GrantsCurrent.aspx
- Shaping Outcomes
Need help developing outcomes for your LSTA grant application? This free online course, developed by Indiana University - Purdue University, Indianapolis and the Institute of Museum and Library Services (IMLS), will help guide you through the process of Outcome Based Planning and Evaluation.
For additional information, contact Jean Heilig, 303-866-6731.