Interested in applying for federal LSTA grants for projects that improve library services? Attend this workshop! Jym Wroblewski, LSTA Grant Administrator, State Library Services, will provide an orientation to the federal LSTA Grant process.

Dates/Time/Place:
Due to travel restrictions we will hold two sessions in Roseville.
*Thursday, November 5, 2009
*Tuesday, November 10, 2009

Agenda:
...Discussion of the Minnesota 5 Year LSTA Plan and updated Grant Opportunities
...Letter of Intent Process
...Competitive Application Process

Audience:
Library staff interested in the LSTA grant program
Anyone who would potentially have a role in designing or implementing advanced, expanded or new library service projects
Staff from all types of eligible libraries are encouraged to attend

Eligibility: The LSTA Grant Writing Program is open to all eligible (public) school/media centers, public, academic and special libraries. Eligibility requirements are listed at the following URL: http://education.state.mn.us/mdeprod/groups/Library/documents/Announcement/032661.pdf
Cost: Free-of-charge but Registration Required.

Registration: Send an email to Jym Wroblewski, Jym.Wroblewski@state.mn.us. (Click hot link below, under Contact.)

Location: Minnesota Dept. of Education, Conference Center B #17, 1500 Highway 36 West, Roseville, MN 55113

Sponsor: State Library Services

The LSTA funds in the state grants program provide support for statewide library programs and seed money for projects that improve library services throughout the United States. In Minnesota funds are allocated based on the goals and programs in the current The State of Minnesota LSTA Five-Year Plan 2008-2012.