Department of State, Division of Library and Information Services

DEPARTMENT OF STATE
Division of Library and Information Services

GUIDELINES AND APPLICATIONS AVAILABLE FOR PUBLIC LIBRARY CONSTRUCTION AND LIBRARY SERVICES AND TECHNOLOGY ACT GRANTS

GUIDELINES AND APPLICATIONS AVAILABLE FOR LIBRARY SERVICES AND TECHNOLOGY ACT AND PUBLIC LIBRARY CONSTRUCTION

Grant applications and guidelines are available for the following programs administered by the Florida Department of State, State Library and Archives of Florida:

Library Services and Technology Act Grants – Applications due March 15, 2008. Federal grants for all types of libraries that emphasize youth, literacy, older adults, and information access through technology.

Public Library Construction Grants – Applications due April 1, 2008. State grants to eligible governments for remodeling, expansion, or new construction of public library buildings.

Guidelines and forms are available on the State Library and Archive of Florida’s Web site at http://dlis.dos.state.fl.us/bld/grants/index.htm. Grant guidelines and forms may also be requested by mail from the Grants Office, State Library and Archives of Florida, 500 South Bronough Street, Tallahassee, FL 32399-0250, by phone at [phone] or Suncom 205-6631, or by Fax at [phone].

Completed applications must be mailed to the address indicated above, and be on file with the State Library and Archives of Florida or postmarked on or before the application due date.