24-25 LSTA Inspiration Grants

Are you inspired to submit a grant application to the State Library? Do you have an idea or project you’ve been waiting to implement that: Addresses community needs and aligns with community aspirations?Supports improvement, innovation, and experimentation in library services?Can be completed by June 30, 2024? If so, then this opportunity might be for you! Program Details CA State Library is a state agency that offers the 24-25 LSTA Inspiration Grants grant program to support arts and cultural programs and research innovation. This funding opportunity is available statewide and is administered by CA State Library through California Grants Portal. Organizations seeking funding for arts and cultural programs and research innovation should review the details below and confirm their eligibility before preparing an application. Eligibility Eligible applicants should review the full program requirements on California Grants Portal for specific eligibility restrictions. Organizations that meet the eligibility criteria are encouraged to apply and to review the full program guidelines before submission. Because eligibility rules and funding priorities can change between cycles, applicants should always confirm the current requirements with CA State Library or on California Grants Portal before investing time in an application. Funding and Timeline Applications are due by August 21, 2024. Applicants should allow sufficient time to gather required documentation, including organizational information, project descriptions, budgets, and supporting materials as specified in the program guidelines. Submitting a complete application well ahead of the deadline reduces the risk of disqualification on technical or administrative grounds. Program Focus This grant supports arts and cultural programs and research innovation. This grant is associated with NAICS industry classifications: 519120. Organizations operating in these sectors are encouraged to review eligibility. Funded projects are expected to demonstrate measurable outcomes aligned with the program's stated objectives. Grant recipients may be required to submit progress reports and final evaluations as a condition of the award, and to retain records for audit and compliance purposes. How to Apply Eligible organizations can apply through California Grants Portal. Create a free organization profile on GrantRegister to see whether this grant matches your organization's NAICS code, entity type, location, and focus area, and to receive a weekly digest of every open grant you qualify for. GrantRegister maintains a complete, authoritative registry of US federal, state, and foundation grant opportunities — matched automatically to your organization profile and delivered every Monday.

Eligibility

• Programs related to library

Award details

Applications close on August 21, 2024.

Categories

Arts Culture · Research Innovation