Alabama Administrative Code
Title 520 - ALABAMA PUBLIC LIBRARY SERVICE
Chapter 520-2-1 - FEDERAL PUBLIC LIBRARY PROGRAMS FY2012
Section 520-2-1-.03 - Strengthening Communities

Universal Citation: AL Admin Code R 520-2-1-.03

Current through Register Vol. 42, No. 11, August 30, 2024

(1) Program title: Strengthening Communities. Grants shall be for:

(1) promoting awareness of community services through the local public library and

(2) enabling the public library to become a community activity and learning center for persons of all ages.
(a) Stipulations:
1. An applicant may apply for only one grant per grant cycle under this program.

2. The maximum LSTA grant is $20,000.

3. Required local match must equal 25% of the LSTA grant award. Up to 25% of the required local match may come from project personnel salaries.

4. Up to 75% of the total project cost may be used for library materials.

5. Funds may be used for equipment, including computers, display shelving, and other equipment to support the purposes of a project. For any project which involves the purchase of equipment or software for an amount per unit of $5,000 or more, the applicant must submit technical specifications and a justification for use with the project application.

6. Funds may be used for staff training.

7. Funds may be used for mileage expenses at the current state rate not exceeding 10% of the total project cost.

8. Funds may be used for outreach projects for persons who are homebound and for persons located in such places as institutions, hospitals, nursing homes, and senior citizen centers.

9. Funds may be used for programs and services to enable disabled library users to access library resources and services.

10. Funds may be used for supplies and for contractual expenses, including printing, programs, and services.

Rule 520-2-1-.03 was renumbered to 520-2-1-.04 as per certification filed February 2, 2007; effective March 9, 2007. Rule 520-2-1-.04 was renumber to 520-2-1-.03 as per certification filed February 9, 2008.

Author: Nancy C. Pack, Director

Statutory Authority: Code of Ala. 1975, §§41-8-(1-10). Title 20, U.S. Code, §§9121-9163, Museum and Library Services Act of 1996.

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