The State Library is excited to announce a new competitive grant opportunity. Using our federal Library Services and Technology Act – Grants to States grant, we are offering awards between $2,000 and $20,000 to eligible organizations (public libraries and library consortia) to address literacy needs across New Jersey.
LSTA 22 funds are allocated to address literacy needs including but not limited to early literacy, family literacy, adult literacy, digital literacy and English language learning activities through a competitive grant program. Projects must be designed to provide training or other literacy-focused support or activities for adults, children and anyone with limited literacy skills.
All applications must be submitted through the online portal: http://lsta22grants.njstatelib.org/.
Informational Webinar
The State Library’s grants manager, Maura Walsh, and the Library Development team, have recorded an overview of the process and procedures required to apply for the LSTA 2022 grants, along with helpful examples of possible opportunities. Click here to watch.
Guidelines
Application Questions & Answers
- LSTA 22 Q&A Document (PDF)
Samples
- Application narrative for computer kiosks (Word docx)
- Application narrative for Get Smarter (Word docx)
- Application narrative for Homework Hub (Word docx)
Required Attachments
- FORM A: Certification LSTA 22 (PDF)
- FORM-B-Budget-Summary- LSTA 22 Revised 6-9-22 (PDF)
- FORM C: Certifications for LSTA Grantees (PDF)
- FORM D: Assurances Non-Construction Programs (PDF)
- FORM E: Internet Safety – CIPA Compliance (PDF)
- FORM F: Resolution to Apply LSTA 22 (Fillable PDF)
- FORM F: Resolution to Apply LSTA 22 (Word docx)
Archived Posts
- LSTA 2022 Grant Application Portal Now Open! – June 10, 2022
- LSTA 2022 Grant Award Recipients – October 24, 2022
This project was made possible in part by the Institute of Museum and Library Services (IMLS award number LS-252474-OLS-22). The views, findings, conclusions, or recommendations expressed on this website do not necessarily represent those of the Institute of Museum and Library Services.
