The annual grant cycle of the NC 2023-24 Library Services and Technology Act (LSTA) has opened, with grant applications due to the State Library of North Carolina by March 1, 2023. The LSTA is federal funding through the Institute of Museum and Library Services, and administered by the SLNC as a competitive grant program. According the LSTA website: "LSTA grants are awarded in response to specific needs of public, academic and community college libraries. These federal funds are investments that help libraries deliver relevant and up-to-date services to their communities."
Proposed Project:
RPL is proposing a grant funded project, "Podcast Production Studio and Instructional Space. The addition of a podcast production studio and instructional space will advance RPL’s digital inclusion initiative, providing more users the opportunity to participate in and benefit from our growing information society. RPL is requesting $13,464.85 with a County match of $4,488.28.
Recommendation
Approve Rowan Public Library to apply for 2023-24 LSTA grant funding of $13,464.85 with a County match of $4,488.28.
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