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 (LSTA) Grants – Applications due March 15, 2007. 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, 2007. State grants to eligible governments for remodeling, expansion, or new construction of public library buildings.

Library Cooperative Grants – Applications due April 15, 2007. State grants for the six multitype library cooperatives to encourage cooperation among libraries of all types for the development of library service to Floridians.

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: Grants Office, State Library and Archives of Florida, R. A. Gray Building, 2nd Floor North, 500 South Bronough Street, Tallahassee, FL 32399-0250, (850)245-6620 or Suncom 205-6620; or by Fax (850)245.6643.

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.