Library Services and Technology Act (LSTA) Grants

The Utah State Library and 2012 LSTA Grants

The Institute of Museum and Library Services (IMLS) supports libraries in Utah through the Library Services and Technology Act (LSTA), administered by the Utah State Library.

LSTA funds are intended to help libraries develop their central roles as community builders. LSTA funds are used to promote improvements in services to all types of libraries; to facilitate access to, and sharing of, resources; and to achieve economical and effective delivery of service for the purpose of cultivating an educated and informed citizenry.

In addition, LSTA funds are targeted for statewide library services and support a wide array of programs from literacy to providing broad access to databases. This program develops the role of libraries as "information brokers," helping to make resources and services, which are often prohibitively expensive, more readily available. LSTA also supports efforts to educate the current and future library workforce in Utah.

LSTA priorities as defined in 20 USC Chapter 72, § 9141 are:

expanding services for learning and access to information and educational resources in a variety of formats; in all type of libraries, for individuals of all ages;
developing library services that provide all users access to information through local, State, regional, national, and international electronic networks;
providing electronic and other linkages among and between all types of libraries;
developing public and private partnerships with other agencies and community-based organizations;
targeting library services to individuals of diverse geographic, cultural, and socioeconomic backgrounds, to individuals with disabilities, and to individuals with limited functional literacy or information skills; and
targeting library and information services to persons having difficulty using a library and to underserved urban and rural communities, including children from families with incomes below the poverty lines.

Utah State Library LSTA Five Year Plan 2013–2017

The State Library staff with input from focus groups and library staff and with the assistance of outside consultants developed the LSTA Five Year Plan 2013-2017. Grant proposals should address the goals and needs outlined in the plan.

LSTA Five-Year Plan 2013-2017

General Information for 2012 LSTA Grants

The Utah State Library will distribute up to $600,000 during the 2012-2013 LSTA funding period on a competitive basis.
Available funds for projects will be funded according to need.
Projects that request a significant portion of the available funds may be asked to reduce the size of their project prior to approval.
Successful proposals may be partially or fully funded. All requests may not be funded.
It is expected that funded projects will utilize all awarded funding.
Grant funds may not be used prior to the start date of the grant.

In 2012-2013, the Utah State Library will be awarding grants tied to three library service areas:
Technology, Collections, and Digitization. For details, click LSTA Project Areas and Information.

Deadlines and Timetable for 2012 LSTA Grants

August 1, 2012	LSTA grant application posted
August 24, 2012, 5:00 pm	LSTA grant applications due
September 7, 2012	Funded projects announced
September 14, 2012	Signed Memorandum of Agreements due to Utah State Library
September 24, 2012	Grant projects start; grant funding available
August 31, 2013	Last day to spend 2012-13 LSTA project funds
September 20, 2013	Final Report for 2013 LSTA projects due

LSTA Grant Application Information

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Grant Resources

Grant Interim Report

Interim Report (Word)
Interim Report (PDF) - coming soon

Final Report

Due: September 20, 2013

PDF - Report & Budget (coming soon)
Word - Report & Budget

For more information or assistance contact:

Steve Matthews
(801) 715-6722
smatthews@utah.gov

Utah State Library