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"Library Services and Technology Act (LSTA) Grants to States Program (FY26)" is currently closed and not accepting applications.
Library Services and Technology Act (LSTA) Grants to States Program (FY26) is sponsored by Institute of Museum and Library Services (IMLS) / Mississippi Library Commission (MLC). This program provides funding to Mississippi libraries for projects that enhance library services, promote literacy, and support community needs, administered through the Mississippi Library Commission.
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» Grants – Library Services and Technology Act (LSTA) MLC’s Center for the Book Mississippi Poetry Project Applications & Eligibility Public Library Statistics Mississippi Public Library Directory Meeting Room Reservations Grants – Library Services and Technology Act (LSTA) The Mississippi Library Commission’s Subgrant Programs are funded through the Institute of Museum and Library Services (IMLS) under the Library Services and Technology Act (LSTA) Grants to States Program as administered by the Mississippi Library Commission.
Pamela Reece, Grants Program Coordinator 601-432-4127 / grantsprog@mlc. lib. ms.us Jennifer Lena, Deputy Executive Director/LSTA Coordinator 601-432-4042 / jlena@mlc.
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ms.us Professional Development Application Professional Development reimbursement request Professional Development Expense Worksheet FY26 LSTA Final Evaluation FY26 LSTA Professional Development Final Evaluation Employment Certification for Current Students Employment Certification for Graduates FY26 PLSP Reimbursement Request Professional Development Application Deadline – October 1, 2025 HOOPLA Application Deadline – October 1, 2025 Application Deadline – May 1, 2026 First Expenditure Deadline (July 1 – Dec 31) – December 31, 2025 First Reimbursement Deadline – January 10, 2026 Final Expenditure Deadline (Jan 1 – May 31) – May 31, 2026 Final Reimbursement Deadline – June 10, 2026 MS LSTA Five Year Plan Federal Years 2023-2027 Click here for LSTA Grant Acknowledgement Resources (logos/recognition statements) Awarded LSTA Subgrant Projects FY2021 CARES Act Subgrants General: mslib@mlc.
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According to the current listing, eligibility includes: Mississippi public libraries and other eligible entities as determined by the Mississippi Library Commission; applicants with unresolved audits from previous MLC or federal grants are ineligible. Confirm the full requirements in the official notice before applying.
The published deadline was May 1, 2026, which has passed. Check the official notice for any future application windows before investing time in a proposal.
Library Services and Technology Act (LSTA) Grants to States Program (FY26) is funded by Institute of Museum and Library Services (IMLS) / Mississippi Library Commission (MLC). Verify program details on the funder's official page before applying.
This opportunity targets applicants in Mississippi. If your organization operates elsewhere, check the official notice for location requirements.
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