The LSTA-funded Sustainable California Libraries themed grant opportunity will provide libraries the opportunity to design programming and educational opportunities focused on sustainability and climate resilience, by collaborating with project partners, community connections, and community members.
Donor Name: California State Library
State: California
County: All Counties
Type of Grant: Grant
Deadline: 08/31/2022
Size of the Grant: $30,000
Details:
Project Partnership, Community Connection and Public Program Requirements
Successful applicants will demonstrate a commitment to community engagement and equitable programming and services. A minimum of one project partner or community connection is required. All proposals should include plans to develop meaningful public programming opportunities with collaboration encouraged within the library, local jurisdiction, community-based organizations, tribal communities, and schools, where appropriate. Active participation in the Community of Practice is required, as is sharing of best practices and lessons learned.
Funding Information
- Project minimum request: $10,000
- Project maximum request: $30,000
- Library jurisdictions with up to 14 outlets may apply for one grant
- Library jurisdictions with 15–30 outlets may apply for two grants
- Library jurisdictions with 31 or more outlets may apply for three grants
Eligibility Criteria
Under the Library Services and Technology Act, the State Library has discretion over the eligibility of applicants, the qualification of projects and the award of funds. The general guidelines are outlined below:
- The term “library” includes:
- A public library;
- An elementary or secondary school library;
- An academic library;
- A research library, which for the purposes of this subtitle means a library that makes publicly available library services and materials suitable for scholarly research and not otherwise available to the public; and is not an integral part of an institution of higher education.
- A library should meet the following eligibility standards:
- A written explicit mission statement and service objectives.
- A fixed location in California.
- Established hours of service.
- An organized collection of information and materials accessible for use by its primary clientele.
- Designated, onsite, paid staff for library services. At least one staff person shall have a master’s degree in library or information science or a California library media teacher credential issued by the Commission on Teacher Credentialing. (Equivalent graduate education or demonstrated professional experience may be substituted for this requirement.)
- An established funding base. (The local board of governance or the appropriate administrative authority shall agree for each academic library, public library, school library and special library, not to reduce funding for library services as a result of receiving a grant.)
For more information, visit California State Library.
