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Teresa.Lipus's picture
2012 06 Jan

Your comments welcome: please respond by Jan. 22

The Idaho Commission for Libraries is conducting an evaluation of the use of Library Services and Technology Act (LSTA) funds, as specified in the Commission’s LSTA Long-Range Plan, 2008 -2012. 

erica.compton's picture
2011 24 Oct

Enter to Win $10,000 for your Library - John Cotton Dana Awards

Has your library completed a successful marketing campaign? Then here is your chance to share your story for the chance to win $10,000. 

2011 02 Mar

2011 LSTA Competitive Grants Approved

On February 18th, the Idaho Commission for Libraries Board of Commissioners reviewed and approved the two grant applications submitted in response to the 2011 LSTA Competitive Grant announcement. Due to the fact the Federal Government is currently operating under a Continuing Resolution, the final award of these grants is  contingent on the Commission receiving their full LSTA aw

Teresa.Lipus's picture
2010 22 Jun

Urgent! Public Libraries Must Respond by July 2 to be part of the BTOP Candidate Pool

All public library directors should have received an e-mail last Friday addressing the candidate pool for our Broadband Technology Opportunity Program (BTOP) grant proposal. Over the spring we’ve heard from a number of libraries that their reported connectivity speed is incorrect.

2010 16 Mar

2010 LSTA Grants Awarded

On February 19th, the Board of Library Commissioners awarded all five of the 2010 LSTA Competitive Grant applications submitted.

2009 29 Dec

2010 Final LSTA Grant Application

The Commission for Libraries received 5 applications for the 2010 LSTA Draft Competitive Grant process. Those applications were reviewed by Commission Staff and all were invited to apply in the Final Competitive Grant process. Final Applications must be e-mailed, postmarked, or hand delivered no later than 5:00 PM on January 7, 2010.

2009 02 Nov

2010 LSTA Draft Competitive Grant Applications

2010 LSTA Grant Application due date

Friday November 6, 2009 is the deadline for Idaho's Draft 2010 Library Service & Technology Act Grant applications. Applications must be complete and post marked no later than 5 PM on the 6th. Incomplete applications and/or those post marked later than 5 PM will be returned to the sender without review.

Teresa.Lipus's picture
2009 30 Oct

Technology Survey Deadline Extended to November 13

Responses to the 2009-2010 Public Library Funding & Technology Access survey at www.plinternetsurvey.org increased significantly in the last week. A big thank you to those who have completed it!

2009 22 Jul

FY 2010 LSTA GRANT APPLICATION KIT

The FY 2010 LSTA Grant Application Kit is available for libraries looking for funds to support library programs or projects. Draft Competitive Grant Applications are due November 6, 2009. Applications hand delivered to the Commission must be received by 5 PM on November 6, 2009. For those hand delivering, please request the receptionist stamp your application with the date of receipt.

2009 25 Jun

2010 LSTA Grant Allocation Plan

Sonja Hudson, Grants Contracts Officer

The FY 2010 Library Services and Technology Act.(LSTA) Allocation Plan is posted on this website under Funding. This document is a brief overview of Idaho's LSTA grant programs and the Eligibility Checklist provides information for potential applicant libraries to verify their eligibility to apply.