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Ohio LSTA Competitive Grant is sponsored by State Library of Ohio. This grant provides federal funds to Ohio libraries to improve and expand services in three focus areas: Library as Community Anchor, Literacy, or Outreach and Engagement.
Projects under the literacy focus support the library's role in developing learning experiences where literacy is defined broadly to include early, digital, functional, adult, financial, and health literacy.
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Or search similar grants →According to the current listing, eligibility includes: Eligible applicants are Ohio public, school, academic, and special libraries. A 25% local cash match of the total project cost is required. Confirm the full requirements in the official notice before applying.
The current listing shows up to $50,000. Verify award ceilings, matching requirements, and allowable costs in the official notice.
Applications for Ohio LSTA Competitive Grant are due October 18, 2026. Build your timeline backwards from this date to cover registrations, approvals, and final submission checks.
Ohio LSTA Competitive Grant is funded by State Library of Ohio. Verify program details on the funder's official page before applying.
This opportunity targets applicants in Ohio. If your organization operates elsewhere, check the official notice for location requirements.
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Competitive Grant (Library Services and Technology Act - LSTA) is sponsored by Institute of Museum and Library Services (IMLS) through the State Library of Ohio. This grant provides federal funds to Ohio libraries for projects in community anchoring, literacy, or outreach and engagement. Libraries can apply for up to $50,000 in federal funds, with a 25% local cash match required. Literacy can be defined broadly, including traditional reading, digital literacy, financial literacy, and health literacy.
Competitive Grant (State Library of Ohio) is sponsored by State Library of Ohio (IMLS via LSTA). This grant provides federal funds through the Library Services and Technology Act (LSTA) to address critical needs in Ohio libraries, including literacy, community anchoring, and outreach and engagement. Projects may include purchasing materials, supplies, technology, and contractual services.
Competitive Grant (State Library of Ohio) is sponsored by State Library of Ohio (using federal LSTA funds). This grant provides federal funds (from the LSTA program) to address one of three areas: library as community anchor, literacy, or outreach and engagement. Projects supporting literacy initiatives and the provision of new and innovative ways of offering services to users are eligible.
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