Program Overview
The Library Services and Technology Act (LSTA), a section of the Museum and Library Services Act of
2003, promotes access to information resources provided by all types of libraries. Through the
legislation, the Institute provides funds to state library administrative agencies. These agencies may
use the appropriation to
support statewide initiatives and services. They also may distribute the funds through subgrant
competitions or cooperative agreements with public, academic, school, and special libraries in their
state. Based on the priorities of the LSTA, each state develops the goals and objectives for its
five-year plan to strengthen the efficiency, reach, and effectiveness of library services in the
state.
Eligibility
State library administrative agencies located in one of the 50 states of the United States, the
District of Columbia, the Commonwealth of Puerto Rico, Guam, American Samoa, the U.S. Virgin
Islands, the Commonwealth of the Northern Mariana Islands, the Republic of the Marshall Islands, the
Federated States of Micronesia, and the Republic of Palau are eligible to submit five-year plans.
For information about funding opportunities at the state level, contact
the specific state library administrative agency.
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