Competitive Grant
FY2024 Cycle
Application window for this grant is now closed.
Timeline
| Applications open |
November 1, 2023 |
| Draft applications due (optional) |
December 15, 2023 |
| Comments on drafts returned to applicants |
January 15, 2024 |
| Final applications due |
February 29, 2024 |
| Applications evaluated |
March 2024 |
| Official notification of funding |
April 30, 2024 |
| Successfully funded projects may begin |
July 1, 2024 |
| Successfully funded projects end |
June 30, 2025 |
How to Apply
Step 1: Prepare
Review the grant information packet, which includes:
- Who may apply
- What you may apply for
- How much you may apply for
- What you can spend grant funds on
- What you will be required to do if awarded a grant
- Evaluation & approval process
- Tips for applicants
If you are new to the process or have questions, consider attending one of our informational sessions. (If you are unable to attend, recordings will be posted here after the sessions.)
Step 2: Start your application
You can preview the application in PDF form.
To start your application:
- Log in to our online grants portal
- If you are new to the system, you will need to create an account. You may want to first check if someone else from your organization has created an account for this site. If so, please email lsta.grants@slo.oregon.gov. We can create an account for you that will be connected to your organization in the site.
- Once logged in, select Apply in the top menu.
- Locate the FY24 LSTA Competitive Grant box, and select the blue Apply button on that box.
- You may save your work, log out, and come back to your application at any time before submitting.
See the applicant tutorial (video and written instructions) for more details.
Step 3 (optional): Receive feedback on a draft application
If you would like to receive feedback from State Library staff on a draft of your application, you must submit a draft by the deadline listed in the timeline above.
To submit a draft:
- Enter text into all required fields of the application. If you don't have text yet for some sections, that is ok; simply enter "Work in progress" in those boxes.
- Click Submit.
- You will be notified once State Library staff have finished reviewing your application.
- Your application will be reverted back to "Draft" status in the system. You will be able to make desired changes before the final application deadline.
Step 4: Submit your final application
Final applications must be submitted by the deadline listed in the timeline above. Applications that are left incomplete in the system or not submitted by the deadline will be considered abandoned requests and will not be considered for funding.
