FY2019 LSTA Grant Round Information
MBLC offers grants annually. Grants awarded in the current application cycle will begin in October 2018.
Letters of intent for this round were due on December 7, 2017. See the Grant Process Lifecycle or Grant Round Calendar (PDF) for an overview of the application process and grant deadlines.
Eligibility Requirements
Libraries are eligible for this grant round if they meet the following criteria:
- A current long range plan on file with the MBLC as of October 1, 2017
- An FY 2019 action plan on file with the MBLC as of December 1, 2017
- A member of the Massachusetts Library System
- (Public libraries ONLY) Certified to participate in the State Aid program for 2017
Grant Round Announcement (FY2019)
- Grant Announcement Letter (PDF)
- Grant Program (PDF)
- New Grant Offerings Flyer (PDF)
- Grant Round Calendar (PDF)
- Letter of Intent Form (MS Word) | (PDF)
- Application Form (MS Word) | (PDF)
LSTA Grant Writing Workshops (FY2019)
- Online Workshop (pre-recorded, view anytime)
- Tuesday, January 9, 10AM (@Plymouth Public Library)
- Thursday, January 11, 10AM (@Sargent Memorial Library - Boxborough)
- Thursday, January 18, 10AM (@West Springfield Public Library)
Fact Sheets
- Access For All
- Anytime STEM Learning: Supporting Science, Technology, Engineering & Math in Libraries
- Citizenship Corners and Expanded English Language Services for New Americans
- CIVIC HUB: Extending Conversations on Civic Engagement
- Conserving and Digitizing Historical Resources
- Customer Experience in the Digital Age
- Financial Literacy For All Ages