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Library Services and Technology Act

LSTA

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Funding Priorities

The funding priorities for FY2025-26 competitive projects are America250 Florida community celebration activities and support. Projects may include activities such as:

  • Production of education materials (short publications, web content, posters, interpretive signage).
  • Lectures or lecture series.
  • Musical or theatrical performances.

Important Note for FY2025-2026

Project activities cannot start before the grant agreement is signed by both the awardee and the Division. This step will be completed by June 19, 2026. All project activities must be completed by September 15, 2026, with all expenditures completed by September 30, 2026.

Manage your grant

Grant administration

Reallocating Federal and State Grant Funds Guidance (PDF)

View LSTA-funded grants

More LSTA information

See information on planning, the State Library Council and more. 

Contact grants staff

Get in touch with the staff member who can help you with your grant. 

Administrative rule change documents

View notices of rule changes along with related documents. 

Funding

DOS Grants Webinars & Recordings

We created webinars to help you apply for grants in our DOS Grants system. You can view the recordings on our Youtube channel. 

DOS Grants

The DOS grants website will: 

  • Make you aware of funding opportunities from other DOS divisions.
  • Allow you to apply for and manage all your grants from one website.
  • Include new features and functions in the coming months.

During FY2025-26, the percentage of total costs for the Administration of the Annual Program financed with federal money is 67%; the federal dollar amount to be spent on the program is $250,181. This program does not receive any nongovernmental funding.

imls180.for.panel.jpgMany of these resources and programs are funded under the provisions of the Library Services and Technology Act from the Institute of Museum and Library Services. Florida's LSTA program is administered by the Department of State's Division of Library and Information Services.

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