Library Services and Technology Act (LSTA) funds are provided through the Institute of Museum and Library Services (IMLS). IMLS is the primary source of federal support for the nation’s approximately 120,000 libraries and 35,000 museums. The mission of IMLS is to inspire libraries and museums to advance innovation, lifelong learning, and cultural and civic engagement. Their grant making, policy development, and research help libraries and museums deliver valuable services that make it possible for communities and individuals to thrive. The use of LSTA funds in Connecticut is administered according to the Five-Year Plan (2018-2022) submitted to IMLS in June 2017.
NOTE CHANGE: Unique Entity Identifier in addition to Duns Number!
As of April 4, 2022, the federal government will transition away from the use of the DUNS Number and toward the new Unique Entity ID as the primary means of entity identification for federal awards government-wide.
What You Need to Do: Your library can now get a Unique Entity ID (SAM) from SAM.gov as a stand-alone request. You don’t need to complete the full entity SAM.gov registration process. You just need the unique entity identifier. Here’s how the new process works for subawardees of LSTA and other federal funds via the CT State Library.
To get a Unique Entity ID (SAM):
1. Go to SAM.gov and sign in or create an account.
2. Select the “Get Started” button from the Entity Management widget displayed in your Workspace.
3. Select the “Get Unique Entity ID” button near the bottom of the page.
4. Enter your entity’s information on the next page and follow the system prompts.
The following types of libraries are eligible to apply for LSTA grants:
The maximum funding amount is $7,500 for literacy grants and $5,000 for planning grants. Each library system may submit only one grant application per category per year. A library should not apply for both types of grants on the same due date.
Please note that beginning September 1, 2020, there will be additional requirements for planning grant applications:
Please note that beginning February 2, 2022, all libraries receiving subawards from LSTA funds, need a Unique Entity Identifier in addition to their DUNS number.
If you’d like feedback on your draft LSTA application, email it to Christine Gauvreau at christine.gauvreau@ct.gov by March 6, 2022.
All applicants must attend ONE information session covering application instructions, regulations, and fiscal management. It is recommended that the person writing the application and the person managing the project attend.
Applications for planning grants will be accepted on a rolling deadline and must be received by the State Library by 4:00 PM Eastern Time four weeks prior to the next State Library Board (SLB) meeting. Grant activities and spending may begin on the first day of the month as noted in the schedule below and must conclude within six months following the start date. All final reports are due 90 days later.
We can review drafts submitted 5 weeks prior to application deadline.
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Application Deadline |
SLB Meeting Date |
Project Start Date |
Project End Date |
Report Due Date |
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February 22, 2021 |
March 22, 2021 |
May 1, 2021 |
October 31, 2021 |
January 30, 2022 |
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April 26, 2021 |
May 24, 2021 |
July 1, 2021 |
December 31, 2021 |
March 30, 2022 |
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June 28, 2021 |
July 26, 2021 |
September 1, 2021 |
February 28, 2022 |
May 30, 2022 |
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August 30, 2021 |
September 27, 2021 |
December 1, 2021 |
May 31, 2022 |
August 30, 2022 |
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October 25, 2021 |
November 22, 2021 |
January 1, 2022 |
June 30, 2022 |
September 29, 2022 |
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December 20, 2021 |
January 24, 2022 |
March 1, 2022 |
August 31, 2022 |
November 30, 2022 |
| February 15, 2022 | March 28, 2022 | May 1, 2022 | October 31, 2022 | January 30, 2023 |
| April 15, 2022 | May 23, 2022 | July 1, 2022 | December 31, 2022 | March 30, 2023 |
These are actual grant applications from past years that received high scores from reviewers and were funded:
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