Process

Process. The Library Commission administers and uses LSTA funds, in any proportion, directly or through competitive and/or non-competitive grants or cooperative agreements in accordance with the principles set forth in the basic guidelines of the agency’s five-year plan for use of Library Services and Technology Act funds. A. When LSTA grants are offered, the Board approves the categories for the grant call. B. Upon Board approval, the Library Commission publishes and distributes to entities deemed eligible a program manual, (included year’s grant calendar, eligible applicants, targeted project activities, funds availability, application submission requirements and deadlines, and evaluation criteria, etc.). C. Grant applications are subject to review. D. The Executive Director makes sub-grant recommendations to the Board based on the review process results, stated funding priorities and limits, and overall goals of the LSTA program.