Subgrantees are responsible for notifying the NSLAPR LSTA Coordinator, in writing, if there are any changes to key project personnel. This includes the Library Director, project manager, authorized certifying official, etc.
Prepare for your final report - collect data as you go!
Submit Reimbursement/Reconciliation requests online, through the Community Grants Portal. Retain original copies for grant records per the IMLS LSTA Retention Schedule. Instructions: Log in, select Reimbursements from the top menu, select the appropriate grant project, and Create/Edit a transaction. Unless preapproved for Advanced Payments, LSTA grants are Reimbursement ONLY. Use these forms to submit your reimbursement requests. Don't forget to attach invoices/receipts and proof of payment.
The Mid Year (if required- see GIA) and Final Reports will be submitted through the Community Grants Portal.
A report template (in Word) is also posted below for your convenience.
Please see Required: Project Surveys
If awarded an LSTA grant, the Nevada State Library staff would like to help you celebrate your successes! If you host an open house, launch party, or special event, consider inviting the State Librarian. Contact Sulin Jones for arrangements.
Send timely press releases to the LSTA coordinator for forwarding to IMLS. They can often help promote at the national level.
As a grant recipient, you are required to acknowledge the IMLS and the Nevada State Library, Archives and Public Records in your announcements, flyers, press releases, banners, videos, events, as well as on all grant funded materials and equipment. Example:
Funds for this project have been provided by the Institute of Museum and Library Services through the Library Services and Technology Act, administered by the Nevada State Library, Archives and Public Records.
Use of the IMLS logo is required on all publications. NSLAPR's logo may be included as well. Logos are available below:
You're encouraged to tag IMLS (as well as NSLAPR) in any social media post that promotes your LSTA grant project:
Also, remember to capture social media content to include with final reports.
A picture is worth 1000 words, so we highly recommend that photo documentation and video URLs be submitted with your final report. If members of the public are in your snapshots, also get a photo release.
IMLS has prepared a series of guidance memos on how to administer and report on the use of LSTA funds.
It is the policy of the Nevada State Library, Archives and Public Records (NSLAPR), not to discriminate against any person who has limited English proficiency (LEP). In accordance with Title VI of the Civil Rights Act of 1964 and Executive Order 13166, NSLAPR, as a recipient of federal Library Services and Technology Act (LSTA) funds, will take reasonable steps to ensure that persons with Limited English Proficiency (LEP) have meaningful access and an equal opportunity to participate in our services, activities, programs and other benefits free of charge. This commitment applies to all of NSLAPR’s federally funded programs and activities and extends to all programs and activities conducted by NSLAPR’s federally funded subgrants.
The Nevada State Library, Archives and Public Records "Persons with Limited English Proficiency (LEP)" Policy is available below:
ALL LSTA funded vendors MUST be checked against SAM.gov's Debarment and Exclusion list.
