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Colorado Library Services
and Technology Act (LSTA) Grants


Sept. 14, 2009 - News Release

Libraries Awarded Grants for Key Projects

The Colorado State Library today announced grants to 10 school, public and academic libraries for innovative projects designed to improve library services and life-long learning.

The proposals are funded through the federal Library Service and Technology Act (LSTA) allocation to the Colorado Department of Education and Colorado State Library.

This year’s grants total nearly $400,000. All grants addressed a goal in the long-range plan that Colorado’s residents will be able to access resources and services electronically through libraries to meet their information and learning needs.

News release listing award recipients (PDF)

Presentations

Online Town Hall Meetings - FY09-10 LSTA Grant Project Discussion
Archived Materials from the Online Town Halls:

Resources

  • Colorado’s LSTA Five-year Plan (2008-2012)
  • LSTA Grant Budget Form
  • LSTA Awarded Grants
  • LSTA Funded Projects
  • 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)
    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.
     
  • 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.