2011-2012 LSTA Grant Programs
Grants Overview
These overviews include a list of grant programs available for 2011-2012, a list of libraries eligible for each program, and a timeline for 2011-2012 grant programs. Guidelines for each program provide more complete information.
- Overview of all grant programs available for 2011-2012
- Overview of grant programs available to public school libraries for 2011-2012
Reports
Report forms due September 30, 2012
Awards
2011-12 regular cycle (announced June 14, 2011)
Sample media releases
Applications and Guidelines
Announcement memorandum, September 14, 2010
General information and provisions for all LSTA 2011-2012 grant programs
EZ GRANTS - Applications Due: February 17, 2011 (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 17, 2011 (For approved LOIs only)
(Letter of Intent (LOI) Required - deadline is November 2, 2010)
Key Dates
Sept. 14, 2010 |
Posted: Guidelines and Letter of Intent application for 2011-2012 Project Grants |
Nov. 2, 2010 - Due Date |
Letters of Intent (LOI) due for 2011-12 project grants |
Dec. 16, 2010 |
Approved LOIs notified and application forms provided |
Feb. 17, 2011 - Due Date |
Applications due for ALL 2011-12 grant categories |
June 14, 2011 |
Awards announced for 2011-12 grants |
Related Materials
Forms
- Reimbursement and budget revision information (2011-2012)
- CIPA (Children's Internet Protection Act) certification
Guidelines
- School libraries not eligible to apply for the 2011-2012 School Collection Grant
- Multiyear guidelines for 2011-2012
- 2011 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)
