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Massachusetts Board of Library Commissioners Resource Guide Collection

LSTA Grants

Application

Applications for Explore Grants will open on December 16, 2024. All applications must be submitted through Amplifund, the MBLC's grant management software.

ESOL/Citizenship Corner Application

Preservation Assessment Application

The video below will walk you through an application example. It is not for either one of the specific applications for this opportunity but will cover how to complete key tasks in the application.

Budget

Preservation Assessment applications will not have to include any budget details, as the entire award amount will be paid to the consultant. Applicants should mark as complete and save and continue in the budget section.

ESOL/Citizenship Corner applications will need to include budget details. Instructions on how to do this are in the video. Below is a document outlining the categories and line items to use in the budget. Additional relevant details in the budget narrative are strongly encouraged.

Unique Entity Identifier

All applicants must have a unique entity identifier (UEI). The UEI must be for the parent organization. For instance, a public library would use the municipality's UEI.These grants are sub-awards and do not require an entity registration.

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