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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FY 2012-2013 LSTA Grant Application Timeline
LSTA Grants are provided by the Colorado State Library to assist libraries and library-related agencies develop or enhance programs and projects that enable Coloradans to receive improved library services. The proposals are funded through the federal Library Service and Technology Act (LSTA) allocation to the Colorado Department of Education and Colorado State Library.
| May 4, 2012 | FY12-13 LSTA Grant Application posted |
| June 12, 2012 11:30am-12:30pm |
LSTA grant project discussion webinar |
| June 13, 2012 9:00am-10:00am |
LSTA grant project discussion webinar |
| August 1, 2012 | Completed project applications must be received by the Colorado State Library. Applications postmarked, but not received by this date will be returned. |
| August 2, 2012 11:30am-12:30pm |
Grant reader
training webinar Interested readers may contact Jean Heilig |
| August 6, 2012 9:00am-10:00am |
Grant reader training webinar Interested readers may contact Jean Heilig |
| August 31, 2012 9:30am-4:00pm |
Grant reading day at Colorado Talking Book Library |
| September 2012 | Funded project proposals announced |
| September 20, 2012 11:30am-12:30pm |
Project
implementation webinar Project directors must participate in this webinar or in the one scheduled for September 25 |
| September 25, 2012 9:00am-10:00am |
Project implementation webinar Project directors must participate in this webinar or the one scheduled for September 20th. |
| October 1, 2012 | Project funding begins |
Resources
- Colorado’s LSTA Five-year Plan (2008-2012)
- 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
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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.
- LSTA Grant Applications
- FY 2011-2012
(PDF)
- FY 2011-2012
(PDF)
- LSTA Grant Implementation
- LSTA Grant Project Discussion Webinars
- Allowable Cost
Overview (PDF)
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.
- 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.