The Impact Grant application cycle for FFY22 and FFY23 now open!
Impact Grants are funded with Library Services and Technology Act funds provided by the Institute of Museum and Library Services and administered by the South Carolina State Library. Public library systems may apply for funds from $5,000 up to $50,000 for a project. Projects must incorporate specific outcomes for the target audience.
New this year, two different Impact Grants will be available — FFY22 Impact Grants (7 Month Project; February 2023 through September 30, 2023) and FFY23 Impact Grants (14 Month Project; July 1, 2023 through September 30, 2024).
The FFY22 Impact Grant (7 Month Project) applications were due Thursday, December 15th, 2022.
The FFY23 Impact Grant (14 Month Project) applications are due Wednesday, February 15th, 2023.
Grants of Library Services and Technology Act (LSTA) funds are available for public libraries across South Carolina. Reimbursement of related expenses is available for programs that allow libraries to develop, expand, deliver, or promote services and programs that are related to the six federal purposes.*
* The six Federal purposes as outlined in LSTA (20 U.S.C. 9141) are:
For additional information on LSTA grants in South Carolina, contact the LSTA Coordinator, Alexandra Sanders, (803) 734-8917.
To submit a comment or complaint about the administration of LSTA grants, please contact the SCSL Director, Leesa Aiken, (803) 734-8668.
A FFY23 Impact Grant (14 Month Project) Training and Q&A Webinar will be held Tuesday, January 10th at 2:00 PM.
Register online at the South Carolina State Library Event Calendar: https://statelibrary.sc.libcal.com/calendar/events/ffy23-impact-grant-webinar