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Library Services and Technology Act (LSTA) - Grants to States is sponsored by Institute of Museum and Library Services (IMLS) / Pennsylvania Department of Education, Office of Commonwealth Libraries. The LSTA Grants to States program provides federal funding to state library administrative agencies (SLAAs) to improve library services.
In Pennsylvania, the Office of Commonwealth Libraries (OCL) administers these funds to support local and statewide programs for public, school, academic, and special libraries.
The funds are used to enhance coordination among federal programs, promote continuous improvement in library services, facilitate access to resources, encourage resource sharing, promote literacy, education, and lifelong learning, and enable libraries to meet community needs.
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Library Services and Technology Act (LSTA) - Grants to States is funded by Institute of Museum and Library Services (IMLS) / Pennsylvania Department of Education, Office of Commonwealth Libraries. Verify program details on the funder's official page before applying.
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