Long Term Winter 2012 Grant Opportunities
Due March 15, 2012
Instructions for completing the grant application are available at LSTA Grant Application Guidelines. 
Competitive Grants Opportunities for Winter 2012
Strengthening Services for Lifelong Learning
Spotlight on Literacy
This grant program offers Missouri public libraries, academic libraries, and secondary or post-secondary school libraries the opportunity to serve patrons of all ages through programs that support an educated and informed citizenry. Programs may encourage reading, language skills development, academic improvement including GED instruction, job skills development, computer skills development, and health literacy skills development. Collaborative efforts to better serve low-literacy populations are strongly encouraged.
Strengthening Services through Technology
Digital Imaging
These grants provide funding for scanning, cataloging and Web delivery of significant historical and cultural materials in Missouri and in Missouri history. Grants are restricted to projects involving original source materials. Priorities include institutions doing their first project; demonstration projects that document best practices; and institutions adding metadata to existing digital collections. Open to all types of libraries. All potential applicants are requested to submit a Letter of Intent to Carl Wingo.
Digital Imaging Grant Application 
AMENDED 2/23/2012
Technology Ladder
Open to qualified public libraries needing financial assistance for technology-related projects. These grant funds can be used to replace older equipment and software or to purchase new equipment or software. The minimum that can be requested is $5,000; the maximum that can be requested is $35,000.
Website Makeover
Grants to public libraries to develop or redesign a website for more effective service delivery. Required to be ADA compliant, contain a translation link, and link to state resources. Priority will be given to libraries establishing websites for the first time, and for libraries which need to meet the requirements of the 'Basics' list for content and design listed in the application.