• Technology Grants – Large Projects ($25,000 - $80,000)
• Technology Grants – Midsize Projects ($5,000 - $25,000)
• Technology Grants – SDLN/Information Access Projects ($2,000 - $5,000)
• Training/Continuing Education Grants (not to exceed $500), and
• Special Project Grants.

1. The LSTA grant process is a competitive one. Funded projects will be selected on the basis of:
   1. congruency of the local project priorities with the priorities stated in the LSTA Plan SOUTH DAKOTA LIBRARIES FOR THE 21ST CENTURY: A LSTA FIVE YEAR PLAN 2008-2013.
   2. direct benefit and improvement to the library and its patrons
   3. number of citizens who would benefit by funding the project and
   4. inclusion in the criteria outlined in ARSD 24:30:04:02 (see attached).
      
2. The South Dakota State Library is especially interested in proposals which demonstrate one or more of the following priorities:
   1. Participation in partnerships or consortia with other information providers to improve access to needed information at the local level.
   2. Development of new consortia and/or partnerships where none currently is in place.
   3. Demonstrate a willingness to participate in resource sharing, including the lending of materials to other institutions/users in the partnership or consortia and the state.
   4. Application of innovative technology.
      
3. The South Dakota State Library is a strong proponent of the statewide interlibrary loan system and the South Dakota Library Network. Proposals which contribute to these statewide information providers or enhance patrons use and access to them will be weighted accordingly.
   
   

1. Expanding services for learning and access to information and educational resources in a variety of formats, in all types of libraries, for individuals of all ages;
2. Developing library services that provide all users access to information through local, State, regional, national, and international electronic networks;
3. Providing electronic and other linkages among and between all types of libraries;
4. Developing public and private partnerships with other agencies and community-based organizations;
5. Targeting library services to individuals of diverse geographic, cultural, and socioeconomic backgrounds, to individuals with disabilities, and to individuals with limited functional literacy or information skills; and,
6. Targeting library and information services to persons having difficulty using a library and to underserved urban and rural communities, including children (from birth through age 17) from families with incomes below the poverty line (as defined by the Office of Management and Budget and revised annually in accordance with section 673(2) of the Community Services Block Grant Act (42 U.S.C. 9902(2))) applicable to a family of the size involved.”

• Be no more than four (4) pages in length, not including any Appendices.
• Be signed by the library director or equivalent administering official and by the appropriate governmental authority (mayor, chair of the county commission, president of the college or superintendent of the school).
• Be double-spaced.
• Be in a font size no less than 12.
• Be numbered on all pages.
• Be stapled, without use of binders or folders.
• One paper copy with original signatures and an electronic (Word) copy must be submitted to the State Library.
• Must be postmarked on or before the application deadline and received no less than three days following the deadline.

1. General Description of the Project 50pt.
   
   • State the purpose of the project in relation to identified needs.
   • Explain how the project relates to the long range plans of the library(ies) involved.
   • Provide measurable objectives that will assist in achieving the stated need.
   • Describe the activities to be undertaken to reach the objectives.
   • Show the appropriateness of specified components (hardware, software, training methodology, materials, programs) to achieve the proposal and accomplish the objectives. Indicate how they will be integrated into the library’s activities/programs.
   
   
2. Evaluation 10 pt.
   
   Present a plan to determine the impact the project will have over the next year.
   
   
3. Relation of Project to LSTA goals 25 pt.
   
   Indicate how this project will assist in achieving the goals and priorities outlined in the South Dakota LSTA Plan.
   
   
4. Budget 15 pt.
   
   Identify major categories of expenditures (such as equipment, software, contractual services) and details on specific items within those categories.
   
   Describe the degree of match by category. This breakdown should be included for all major categories of expenditure.

State Librarian
South Dakota State Library
800 Governors Drive
Pierre, SD 57501-2294

Dorothy M. Liegl
South Dakota State Library
800 Governors Drive
Pierre, SD 57501-2294

605-773-3131 phone
1-800-423-6665 toll-free
605-773-6962 fax
dorothy.liegl@state.sd.us