Library Services and Technology Act (LSTA) Grant Programs

Library Services and Technology Act (LSTA)

Secretary of State Jason Kander and State Librarian Margaret M. Conroy are pleased to offer Missouri libraries several opportunities to improve library service through the use of federal Library Services and Technology Act (LSTA) funds. These grants are based on LSTA priorities and Missouri State Library goals as approved in our LSTA five-year and state fiscal year project plans.

A list of grant opportunities for the next round of grants is below. Please note application deadlines and project grant periods for the programs you are considering. Applications are welcome from public, academic, special, institutional and public school libraries in Missouri, although all grants are not available to all institutions. The LSTA Grant Application Schedule for the next year is attached so you can plan your grant application schedule. Please check individual grants posted and see the enclosed “Definitions” page to determine your library’s eligibility.

Libraries should be aware that accepting an LSTA grant may require compliance with the Federal Children’s Internet Protection Act (CIPA). CIPA compliance will depend on the specific use of the LSTA funds awarded. If CIPA compliance is required, a grant recipient must certify that it has a policy of Internet safety that includes the operation of a technology protection measure (filter) with respect to any of the recipient’s computers with Internet access. The nature of the certification depends upon the type of library making application.

For more information regarding these program opportunities for your library, contact Debbie Musselman, LSTA Grants Officer, at 573-526-6734 or 1-800-325-0131, ext. 14.

Trying to decide which grant will be the best for your Project?

Take a look at our grants table that indicates the grant priority and the type of library that is qualified for each grant program.

LSTA Grant Table

How and when to apply?

LSTA Grant Call Schedule

General Grant Application Guidelines

Short Term Summer 2013 Grant Opportunity - Due July 1, 2013

Show Me Steps to Continuing Education Grants

Applications taken throughout the year

Show Me Steps to Continuing Education grants provide financial assistance for library staff and trustees to participate in continuing education and training opportunities when local funds cannot finance the entire cost. Continuing education events can be for individuals or groups, but must be pertinent to the operational or service needs of the applicant's library.

Applications may be submitted to the State Library at any time throughout the year, but must be received at least 2 months before the activity begins.

Show Me Steps - Association of Rural and Small Libraries Application - Due July 25, 2013

Show Me Steps to Continuing Education Grants Application

General Grant Application Guidelines

LSTA Online Forms

LSTA Grant Management Resources

Other LSTA-Related Resources

Awarded Grants

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Missouri Secretary of State, Jason Kander