Ala. Admin. Code r. 520-2-1-.03
Strengthening Communities
Effective Jan 24, 2019Effective July 24, 1998. Repealed and New Rule: Filled March 19, 1999; Effective July 24, 1998. Repealed and New Rule: Filed December 15, 1999; effective January 19, 2000. Repealed and New Rule: Filed September 13, 2000, effective October 18, 2000. Repealed and New Rule: Filed August 14, 2001; effective September 18, 2001. Repealed and New Rule: Filed September 19, 2002; effective October 24, 2002. Repealed and New Rule: Filed September 19, 2003; effective October 24, 2003. Repealed and New Rule: Filed September 27, 2004; effective November 1, 2004. Repealed and New Rule: Filed July 22, 2005; effective August 26, 2005. Repealed and New Rule: Filed July 21, 2006; effective August 25, 2006. Repealed and New Rule: Filed February 2, 2007; effective March 9, 2007. Repealed and New Rule: Filed February 8, 2008; effective March 14, 2008. Repealed and New Rule: Filed March 31, 2009; effective May 6, 2009. Repealed and New Rule: Filed March 22, 2010; effective April 26, 2010. Repealed and New Rule: Filed January 12, 2011; effective February 16, 2011. Repealed and New Rule: Filed December 10, 2018; effective January 24, 2019.Alabama Public Library Service
(1) Program title: Strengthening Communities. Grants shall be for: (1) promoting awareness of community services through the local public library and (2) enabling the public library to become a community activity and learning center for persons of all ages.
(a) Stipulations:
- 1. An applicant may apply for only one grant per grant cycle under this program.
- 2. The maximum LSTA grant is $20,000.
- 3. Required local match must equal 25% of the LSTA grant award. Up to 25% of the required local match may come from project personnel salaries.
- 4. Up to 75% of the total project cost may be used for library materials.
- 5. Funds may be used for equipment, including computers, display shelving, and other equipment to support the purposes of a project. For any project which involves the purchase of equipment or software for an amount per unit of $5,000 or more, the applicant must submit technical specifications and a justification for use with the project application.
- 6. Funds may be used for staff training.
- 7. Funds may be used for mileage expenses at the current state rate not exceeding 10% of the total project cost.
- 8. Funds may be used for outreach projects for persons who are homebound and for persons located in such places as institutions, hospitals, nursing homes, and senior citizen centers.
- 9. Funds may be used for programs and services to enable disabled library users to access library resources and services.
- 10. Funds may be used for supplies and for contractual expenses, including printing, programs, and services.
Author: Nancy C. Pack, Director
Statutory Authority: Code of Ala. 1975, §§41-8-(1-10). Title 20, U.S. Code, §§9121-9163, Museum and Library Services Act of 1996.
Editor’s Note: Rule 520-2-1-.03 was renumbered to 520-2-1-.04 as per certification filed February 2, 2007; effective March 9, 2007. Rule 520-2-1-.04 was renumber to 520-2-1-.03 as per certification filed February 9, 2008.
History: Effective July 24, 1998. Repealed and New Rule: Filled March 19, 1999; Effective July 24, 1998. Repealed and New Rule: Filed December 15, 1999; effective January 19, 2000. Repealed and New Rule: Filed September 13, 2000, effective October 18, 2000. Repealed and New Rule: Filed August 14, 2001; effective September 18, 2001. Repealed and New Rule: Filed September 19, 2002; effective October 24, 2002. Repealed and New Rule: Filed September 19, 2003; effective October 24, 2003. Repealed and New Rule: Filed September 27, 2004; effective November 1, 2004. Repealed and New Rule: Filed July 22, 2005; effective August 26, 2005. Repealed and New Rule: Filed July 21, 2006; effective August 25, 2006. Repealed and New Rule: Filed February 2, 2007; effective March 9, 2007. Repealed and New Rule: Filed February 8, 2008; effective March 14, 2008. Repealed and New Rule: Filed March 31, 2009; effective May 6, 2009. Repealed and New Rule: Filed March 22, 2010; effective April 26, 2010. Repealed and New Rule: Filed January 12, 2011; effective February 16, 2011. Repealed and New Rule: Filed December 10, 2018; effective January 24, 2019.