Calendar for Library Service and Technology (LSTA) FY2008 Direct Grant Program 

1. MBLC appoints new SACL representatives

September 6, 2007

2. New Long-Range Plans due at MBLC

Monday, October 1, 2007

3. SACL and MBLC staff meet to approve Program and Budget; new member orientation

October 10, 2007, Wednesday

4. MBLC approves Program and Budget

November 1, 2007, Thursday

5. MBLC mails grant process information to potential applicants and posts on MBLC Web Site

November 5, 2007, Friday

6. FY2008 Action Plan Updates due at MBLC

December 3, 2007, Monday

7. Letters of Intent (original plus 2 copies) due at MBLC

December 3, 2007, Monday

8. SACL and MBLC staff meet to review application forms and evaluation criteria.

January 9, 2008, Wednesday

9. Proposal writing workshops

Weeks Jan. 14, 21, 28

10. Applicants meet individually with MBLC Program Specialist as needed

February and March 2008

11. All LSTA Grant Applications (original +7 copies + 1 e-mail) due at MBLC (postmark date)

March 6, 2008, Thursday

12. SACL and MBLC staff meet to conduct first review and determine need for additional information from applicants

April 1, 2008, Tuesday

13. Board of Library Commissioners reviews Budget and approves changes, if necessary.

April 3, 2008, Thursday

14. Additional information requested from applicants due at MBLC

May 13, 2008, Tuesday

15. SACL and MBLC staff meet to conduct final review and determine funding recommendations to the Board of Library Commissioners

June 4, 2008

16. Board of Library Commissioners reviews and acts on SACL recommendations and budget

July 10, 2007