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Library Services and Technology Act (LSTA) Grants to States Program is sponsored by Institute of Museum and Library Services (IMLS) (administered by Wisconsin Department of Public Instruction). The LSTA Grants to States program is the largest source of federal funding for library services in the U. S.
In Wisconsin, this program is implemented by the Department of Public Instruction's Division for Libraries and Technology.
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LSTA is administered at the federal level by the Institute of Museum and Library Services (IMLS). The grants support the purposes and priorities outlined in the LSTA and may be used for statewide initiatives and services or distributed through competitive subawards or cooperative agreements with public, academic, research, school, or special libraries or consortia.
LSTA Grants Information and Guidelines for Federal Fiscal Year 2025 (Coming Soon!) LSTA Grants Information and Guidelines for Federal Fiscal Year 2024 The Library Services and Technology Act requires each SLAA to submit a plan that details library services goals for a five-year period, as well as conduct a five-year evaluation of library services based on that plan.
The content below is archived content and is kept only for reference, research, or recordkeeping. LSTA Five-Year Plan for WI 2023-2027 LSTA Five-Year Plan for WI 2023-2027 Graphic LSTA Five-Year Evaluation for WI 2018-2022
According to the current listing, eligibility includes: Public libraries in Wisconsin, or consortia, through subawards or cooperative agreements from the Wisconsin Department of Public Instruction. Confirm the full requirements in the official notice before applying.
The current listing shows not specified (Wisconsin received $3.2 million in federal funds from IMLS in 2024 for various library initiatives). Verify award ceilings, matching requirements, and allowable costs in the official notice.
Library Services and Technology Act (LSTA) Grants to States Program is funded by Institute of Museum and Library Services (IMLS) (administered by Wisconsin Department of Public Instruction). Verify program details on the funder's official page before applying.
This opportunity targets applicants in Wisconsin. If your organization operates elsewhere, check the official notice for location requirements.
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