literacy & lifelong learning a new lsta grant program hosted by the state library of north...
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LITERACY & LIFELONG LEARNING
A NEW LSTA GRANT PROGRAM
Hosted by theSTATE LIBRARY OF NORTH CAROLINA
TODAY’S VOICES
Cal ShepardState Librarian
Raye OldhamFederal Programs Consultant
AGENDAContextWhy did LSTA change?How is it the same?How is it different?WIIFM?Your questions
CONTEXTWhat is LSTA? Library Services and Technology
ActWhy?
To stimulate use of local funds
How?Statewide programs and sub-grants
WHY DID LSTA CHANGE?New Five Year PlanEmphasis on
Collaboration/PartnershipsNew Opportunities
OK to fail Key is what you learned
THE SAME EZ and Project Grants Eligible Libraries Timeline Match is required Reimbursement basis
http://statelibrary.ncdcr.gov/ld/grants/lsta/13_14/AnnPlan2013-14.pdf
DIFFERENT Focus on Partnerships & Collaboration Increased EZ Grant Max Decreased Match Public School Partners
WIIFM? Improved opportunities for your
Library Community Current Users Future Users
Strengthens position of library Anchor institution Valuable expertise Connections in community
YOUR QUESTIONS Where can I find the application deadlines
and requirements and the reporting requirements?
Can part of the match be in-kind staff time? What is the minimum and maximum amount
of funds that can be requested? Does this grant require matching funds?
ON THE WEB
http://statelibrary.ncdcr.gov/ld/grants/lsta.html
YOUR QUESTIONS
Can you provide examples.… ?Check the grant purpose and Goal #3
Describe literacy
Describe lifelong learning
YOUR QUESTIONS Does this category cover literacy
projects for preschool-age children? Do projects related to senior citizens
fall in this category?
How can libraries encourage a culture of learning?
YOUR QUESTIONSIs it allowable to Purchase materials that will be given to people, like literacy texts or workbooks?Buy materials for beginning readers? Hire experts in adult education to conduct a series of classes for senior citizens? Buy technology for senior living facilities, such as e-readers, laptops for teaching computer classes, etc.?
STILL AHEAD
Four WorkshopsNovember 14 - MurfreesboroNovember 27 - AshevilleNovember 30 - GoldsboroDecember 5 - Winston-Salem
http://statelibrary.ncdcr.libcal.com/trainstation#!/month/2012/10
CONTACT US Raye OldhamState Library of North CarolinaFederal Programs [email protected]
Cal ShepardState Library of North CarolinaState [email protected]