Apply for a COBAA Collection Development LSTA Grant
by Janet Ingraham Dwyer 5 months, 1 week agoThe State Library of Ohio invites libraries to apply for a collection development grant to purchase books by Ohio authors and books recognized by Ohio-based book award programs. The Celebrating Ohio Book Awards & Authors (COBAA) LSTA grant program is a unique opportunity to enrich library collections with books having an Ohio connection. The maximum grant award is $2,000 per eligible institution. COBAA grant proposals must be submitted via the State Library website by 11:59PM, January 16, 2024. Using the online grant application process is required.
“The State Library of Ohio is delighted to offer the COBAA LSTA grant once again,” expressed Evan T. Struble, Associate State Librarian for Library Development. “Robust and relevant collections remain a critical part of the exceptional service provided by Ohio libraries. Offering libraries the chance to expand their collections and raise awareness about outstanding Ohio-connected authors and illustrators—all while requiring no local match funds—is an initiative The State Library of Ohio is excited to support.”
The 2023 COBAA Book List contains over 2,000 eligible books including those nominated and awarded by the Ohioana Book Awards, Buckeye Children's and Teen Book Award, James Cook Book Award, Dayton Literary Peace Prize, The Anisfield-Wolf Award, Thurber Prize for American Humor, and Norman A. Sugarman Children's Biography Award. Also included are all Choose to Read Ohio and Floyd’s Pick selections to date. The awarded federal funds must be used to purchase titles from the COBAA Book List.
To facilitate the selection process, an online, COBAA grant specific Book Selection Tool is available to browse and create a list (PDF and/or Excel) of intended purchases. This list must be included/attached with the online application.
Click here for more Information, materials, and application.
https://library.ohio.gov/libraries/grants/cobaa.
Questions may be addressed to Jeff Regensburger, LSTA Coordinator, via LSTA@library.ohio.gov or 614-644-6863.
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