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LSTA

Library Services and Technology Act (LSTA) funds are provided to the Alabama Public Library Service (APLS) by the Institute of Museum and Library Services (IMLS).

Contact

Kelyn Ralya
6030 Monticello Drive, Montgomery, AL 36130
334-213-3976
toll free in Alabama 800-723-8459 ext 3976

FY2026 LSTA Grant Program

FY2026 LSTA Administrative Schedule
FY2026 Collection Development Application Deadline: December 31, 2025
FY2026 Communities Application Deadline: December 31, 2025
FY2026 Technology Application Deadline: December 31, 2025
FY2026 Youth and Family Application Deadline: December 31, 2025

General Information

LSTA Rules
LSTA Policy Manual
LSTA Grant Category Summaries
LSTA Pointers
LSTA Advisory Council Advice
LSTA Allowable / Unallowable Cost
LSTA Grant Record Keeping Guidelines
LSTA Evaluation Criteria
AL Free/Reduced Lunch Stats
The Alabama Public Library Service Library Services and Technology Act Five-Year Plan October 1, 2022–September 30, 2027. This is the official plan for the Alabama Public Library Service. All of the programs and rules are based on this plan.
2 CFR 200, Uniform Administrative Requirements, Cost Principles, and Audit Requirements for Federal Awards This document establishes uniform administrative requirements, cost principles, and audit requirements for Federal awards to non-Federal entities.