2010-2011 LSTA Grant Programs
Grants Overview
The Overviews include a list of grant programs available for 2010-2011, a list of libraries eligible for each program, and a timeline for 2010-2011 grant programs. Guidelines for each program provide more complete information.
- Overview of all grant programs available for 2010-2011
- Overview of grant programs available to public school libraries for 2010-2011
Reports
Report forms due September 30, 2011
Awards
- Mid-year cycle (announced December 16, 2010)
- Regular cycle (announced June 10, 2010)
- Sample media releases
Applications and Guidelines
General information and provisions for all LSTA 2010-2011 grant programs
Mid-Year EZ Planning Grant - Submission Deadline: November 2, 2010
- Announcement memorandum (North Carolina public school libraries and all other eligible libraries), September 14, 2010
- EZ Planning Grant (pdf) (doc)
- EZ GRANTS - Applications Due: February 18, 2010 (No Letter of Intent Required)
- Basic Equipment Grant - Guidelines and Application (pdf ) (doc)
- Planning Grant - Guidelines and Application (pdf) (doc)
- School Library Collection Development Grant - Guidelines and Application (pdf) (doc)
- Strengthening Public & Academic Library Collections Grant - Guidelines and Application (pdf) (doc)
PROJECT GRANTS - Applications Due: February 18, 2010 for approved LOIs only
(Letter of Intent (LOI) Required - deadline is November 18, 2009)
- NC ECHO Digitization Grant - Guidelines (pdf); Application (pdf) (doc)
- Technology Grant - Guidelines (pdf); Application (pdf) (doc)
- Letter of Intent Application (pdf). Due November 18, 2009
- Announcement memorandum, September 16, 2009
Key Dates
Sept. 16, 2009
Posted: Guidelines and Letter of Intent application available for 2010-2011 Project Grants
Nov. 17, 2009 - Due Date
Letters of Intent (LOI) Due for 2010-11 Project grants
Dec. 17, 2009
- Approved LOIs notified and application forms provided
- 2010-11 EZ Grant packages postedFeb. 18, 2010 - Due Date
Applications due for ALL 2010-11 grant categories
June 11, 2010
Awards announced for 2010-11 grants
Related Materials
Forms
- Reimbursement and budget revision information (2010-2011)
- CIPA (Children's Internet Protection Act) certification
Guidelines
- School libraries not eligible to apply for the 2010-2011 School Collection Grant
- Multiyear guidelines for 2010-2011
- 2010 Measures of Need: Workstations for User Internet Access (pdf)
- Minimum Standards for Library Automation in North Carolina (pdf), rev. October 2002
Statistics
- Financial Factors describes statistical data used to determine a library's Ability to Pay and Local Effort
- Table 26, Annualized Curriculum and Continuing Education FTE from the Annual Statistical Report of the North Carolina Community College System
General Information and Tips
- Writing good goals and objectives (pdf)
- Best Practices for Automation in Libraries in North Carolina (pdf)
- Automated systems & RFID tips (pdf)
- Basic grant writing tips (pdf)
- Match calculation tips (pdf)
- Wireless laptop training lab tips (pdf)
Contact
Questions or comments? Contact Vicki Wheeler.
