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Grants

The ultimate goal of the Kentucky Department for Libraries and Archives grant program is to provide adequate and equitable library and information services for all Kentuckians. To that end, KDLA offers grants to libraries and local governments across the state to help them meet the needs of their customers.

Contact Nicole Bryan at 502-564-8300 ext 304 or nicole.bryan@ky.gov for any grant related questions.

Federal Grants

Federal grants are made possible by the Institute of Museum and Library Services under the provisions of the Library Services and Technology Act as administered by the Kentucky Department for Libraries and Archives.

The Kentucky Department for Libraries and Archives hereby gives public notice that it is the policy of this agency to assure full compliance with Title VI of the Civil Rights Act of 1964, the 1994 General Assembly of the Commonwealth of Kentucky Senate Bill 248 and August 2000 Presidential Executive Order 13166.

All grantees and subgrantees obtaining Federal assistance through KDLA certify that they comply with all Federal and state statutes relating to Title VI of the Civil Rights Act of 1964 prohibiting discrimination on the basis of race, color or national origin, including national origin discrimination affecting Limited English Proficient persons.

Any person who believes they have been aggrieved by an unlawful discriminatory practice under Title VI has a right to file a formal complaint with KDLA. Any such complaint must be in writing and filed with KDLA within 180 days following the date of the alleged discriminatory occurrence.
 

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**New** 2009 LSTA Quarterly Status Report form - MS Word Format

2009 LSTA Financial Expenditure Report

Questions or feedback on use of the form should be sent via email to nicole.bryan@ky.gov
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Eligible libraries are invited to apply for the following competitive grants.

2010 Public Library Programming Grants

Provides funding to public libraries to enhance, expand or provide programming that will meet the specific needs of their community.

DEADLINE: July 15, 2009

2010 Library Automation grants

Provides funding to assist libraries in automating their systems. These grants are divided into two categories: Academic and Public. .

DEADLINE: July 15, 2009

2010 Library Innovation Grants

Provides funding to public libraries for innovative and creative technological solutions to service problems in libraries.

DEADLINE: July 15, 2009

2010 Library Assistive Technology Grants

Provides funding to public libraries for technologies that assist patrons with special needs.

DEADLINE: July 15, 2009

2010 Library Equipment Grants

Provides funding to public libraries for the purchase of equipment that will provide patrons with improved access to library and information resources.

DEADLINE: July 15, 2009

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2008 - 2009 Graduate Library School Tuition Reimbursement Grants

Provides tuition reimbursement to public libraries for public library staff that successfully complete classes from ALA accredited graduate programs. Deadline for applications:  30 days after the start of each semester.

Contact Beth Milburn at 502-564-8300 ext 219 or beth.milburn@ky.gov for any Graduate Library School grant related questions.



State Grants

  • Local Records Grants - provides funds to local government agencies to improve their record-keeping practices and to preserve the information as a strategic resource. Local Records Grants are competitive.

    Contact Sunnye Smith at 502-564-8300 ext 257 or sunnye.smith@ky.gov for any Local Records Grants related questions.
Information Updated:06/24/2009