Idaho Commission for Libraries

Overview

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LSTA Forms & Documents | Advisory Council | State Plan | Supplemental Resources |Questions

The Idaho Commission for Libraries is a recipient of federal funding for the support of libraries through the Library Services and Technology Act of 1996. One of the purposes of the Library Services and Technology Act (LSTA) is to stimulate excellence and promote access to learning and information resources in all types of libraries for individuals of all ages.

An annual LSTA Allocation Plan describing eligible projects is sent to all Idaho libraries in the spring. Additional copies of the Guide are available by contacting the Grants Contracts Officer at the State Commission, 1-800-458-3271.

For more information about additional grant opportunities, a list of Idaho foundations that may fund library projects, resources on grant writing and fundraising and more, please see the Funding Your Library Outreach Project page.

Most of the forms and guides below are offered in both MS Word and PDF formats. To access PDF files you will need Adobe Reader.

LSTA Grant Instructions

Document Name	Choose a format
2008 LSTA Grant Guide	(3 MB) (1.4 MB)
2007 LSTA Grant Guide	(3 MB) (1.6 MB)
Eligibility Checklist

Grant Applications

Document Name	Choose a Format
Just In Time Application
Retrospective Conversion Application
Underserved Mini Grant
Advocacy Application
Personnel Budget
Proposed Project Budget

Certifications

Document Name	Format
Certification Regarding Debarment
Certification Regarding Lobbying
Civil Rights Certification

CIPA Compliance

Document Name	Format
Compliance Guidelines
Consortia Certification
Guide to Certification Completion
Public Library Certification
School Library Certification
Statement of Program Assurances

Grant Reporting

Document Name	Format
Quarterly Narrative Report
Final Project Evaluation Form
Advocacy Interim Report
Advocacy Final Report

Grant Reimbursement

Document Name	Format
Reimbursement Request Form
Financial Report Instructions
Financial Report Form

LSTA Advisory Council

The Advisory Council advises the State Commission Board on the development of the state plan for the Library Services and Technology Act, the annual LSTA program, and evaluation of LSTA grant applications and projects.

LSTA Plan

• Idaho State Plan, FY2008-2012
• Idaho State Plan Evaluation, FY2003-2007
• Past documents:

  • Idaho State Plan, FY2003-2007

  • 5 Year Evaluation for 1998-2002 LSTA Plan

Supplemental Resources

• Needs Assessment

Questions & Comments

Contact Sonja Hudson or phone (208) 334-2150