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Action Grants (LSTA) is sponsored by Pennsylvania Department of Education, Office of Commonwealth Libraries (OCL). These competitive grants support community-driven services in public, academic, school, and correctional institution libraries in Pennsylvania.
Projects can include community-focused services, professional development, planning studies, community-responsive collections, programming supplies and materials, outreach initiatives, accessibility upgrades, and technology enhancements. The grants advance OCL's priority of "Libraries as Community Catalyst."
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Or search similar grants →According to the current listing, eligibility includes: Eligible institutions include public, academic, school, and correctional institution libraries in Pennsylvania. Applications are submitted by legal entities. Confirm the full requirements in the official notice before applying.
The current listing shows up to $10,000. Verify award ceilings, matching requirements, and allowable costs in the official notice.
Action Grants (LSTA) is funded by Pennsylvania Department of Education, Office of Commonwealth Libraries (OCL). Verify program details on the funder's official page before applying.
This opportunity targets applicants in Pennsylvania. If your organization operates elsewhere, check the official notice for location requirements.
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