For this option, the employing Library Organization will be awarded an LSTA grant, will pay all expenses, and be reimbursed for actual expenditures.

Step 1: Read the 2023 LSTA Continuing Education (CE) Grant for Libraries Template and Instructions

Step 2: Submit the 2023 LSTA Continuing Education (CE) Grant for Libraries application online, prior to the appropriate deadline, through the COMMUNITY GRANTS PORTAL.

Step 3: Prior to finalization of the award, successful applicants must: 

• Respond to funding recommendations.
• Submit a complete set of Required Signature Documents (NSLAPR requires one set per library per federal year).

Award notifications and funding recommendations will be sent to applicant libraries as soon as possible.

Step 4: After the event, documentation must be submitted in order to be reimbursed for actual expenditures. 

For this option, individuals apply. The individual will pay all expenses and be reimbursed by NSLAPR for actual expenditures. Applications will NOT be submitted through the grant portal, but through this APPLICATION FORM.

Step 1: Verify that you are employed by an eligible Nevada Library.

•  Complete the LSTA Eligibility Form

Step 2: Verify employer permission to participate in the continuing education activity.

• Complete the Applicant Eligibility Certification Form

Step 3: Register as Vendor with the State of Nevada in order to receive reimbursement payments. 

• State of Nevada Electronic Vendor Online Registration Form 
  • Nevada Vendor Registration Form Example 
  • Vendor EFT Requirements FAQ

Step 4: Complete an Individual Stipend Application prior to the appropriate deadline.

• Individual Stipend Application
  • Application Template and Instructions (Do NOT submit this form in place of the online application.)
  • Budget Template
  • GSA Rates
  • Application Scoring Rubric 

Award notifications and funding recommendations will be sent to applicants as soon as possible.

Step 5: After the event, documentation must be submitted in order to be reimbursed for actual expenditures. 

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• Virtual Learning: 2 weeks before event
• In-person: 2 weeks before event
• In-person + Airfare: 2 months before event 

Deadline waivers require the LSTA Coordinator's approval. 

• Individuals employed by LSTA eligible Nevada libraries.
• Attendance at the continuing education event must be approved by the applicant’s employer and occur during work time.
• Nevada Library LSTA Eligibility Requirements

Virtual Events:

• Registration fees
• Training materials (specific to event)

In-Person Events:

• Event registration fees
• Training materials (specific to event)
• Transportation/mileage
• Meals (not included in registration fees)
• Lodging
• Parking

Policies:

• Location must be more than 50 miles from work site.
• Transportation should be by the least expensive method available when such factors as total travel time and costs of transportation are considered.
• Driving (in-lieu of flying) mileage will not be reimbursed for an amount greater than published airfare.

2023 Grant Information:

• Funding Level: Up to $1,500 Per Person, Per Event
• Funding Period: For Activities Occurring July 1, 2023-June 30, 2024
• Funding Priority: Continuing Education/Professional Development
• Nevada LSTA Goal 2: Capacity, Training, and Sustainability.
• IMLS Project Intent: Institutional Capacity/Improve the Library Workforce

For more information, visit the 2023 LSTA Grants Pages. 

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