LSTA Grant Opportunities

The Celebrating Ohio Book Awards and Authors (COBAA) grant is open until next Friday, January 15. I hope you will take a look at this special LSTA grant opportunity. Many Ohio libraries have been able to add to their collections through this easy-to-apply-for grant, which provides funds specifically for collection development purposes, connecting Ohio readers to Ohio authors and Ohio book award winners.
 
This year, in its sixth iteration, the grant award is a maximum of $2,000 per eligible institution. You do NOT have to provide matching funds, just answer a few questions about your community and target audience, and the outcomes you hope to see by adding the COBAA books to your collection.
 
You may choose from among over 1000 titles, including current and past winners and honor books in the Buckeye Book Awards, James Cook Book Award, Sugarman Biography Award, Floyd’s Pick, and more, plus all current and past Choose to Read Ohio featured books. See a complete list of the Ohio-based book award programs included in COBAA:
https://library.ohio.gov/services-for-libraries/lsta-grants/cobaa-grant/#BookAwards
 
Learn more and apply:
https://library.ohio.gov/services-for-libraries/lsta-grants/cobaa-grant
 
 
 
The Summer Library Program grant is open through February 1. This grant program is to empower libraries to enhance their 2021 SLP/SRPs with library-led activities that spark creativity and productivity, engage individuals, and benefit their communities. Libraries may apply for up to $1500 in federal LSTA funds to support their SLP.  Local matching funds are not required for this grant. 
 
Learn more and apply:
https://library.ohio.gov/2021-summer-library-program-grant/