Murrieta Public Library's eBooks for All
Prepared by Murrieta Public Library
for California State Library 2025-26 LSTA eBooks for All California Primary Contact: Agnes Rita
Opportunity Details
Opportunity Information
Title
2025-26 LSTA eBooks for All California
Description
Help build the statewide eBook collection!
The California State Library invites public libraries to apply for funding to build our shared statewide collection of eBooks and eAudiobooks, accessible to every library in the state.
The collection, currently consisting of over 150,000 copies of over 50,000 titles, is designed to meet the recreational and informational reading needs of California’s diverse communities. Many titles are licensed for simultaneous use. The collection is available to all public libraries to provide for free to readers of all ages. Libraries wishing to have access to this collection must be on the Palace App, an eReader aggregator that can browse and display materials from Overdrive, CloudLibrary, Boundless, and other similar services.
The eBooks for All California project not only includes materials inside the app, it also includes a geolocated collection of materials that are all licensed for simultaneous use to anyone inside of California, with or without a library card.
If your library or organization is interested in purchasing materials for inclusion in this growing statewide collection, the California State Library would welcome your participation.
The eBooks for All Collection Development Grants 2025-2026 LSTA-funded projects meet Goal 4 of the California Library Services and Technology Act Investment Plan 2023–2027: Strengthen equitable resource-sharing and access to information, services, and opportunity with an emphasis on local community strengths and challenges.
Awarding Agency Name
California State Library
Agency Contact Name
Alanna Wilson
Agency Contact Phone
(916) 603-7180
Agency Contact Email
[email protected]
Opportunity Posted Date
1/8/2025
Public Link
https://www.gotomygrants.com/Public/Opportunities/Details/f7bfec78-d3aa-41f6-b2e0-baeafa176f7e Is Published
Yes
Funding Information
Funding Sources
Federal Or Federal Pass Through
Funding Restrictions
https://www.library.ca.gov/grants/lsta-application-guide/
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Award Information
Award Period
07/01/2025 - 06/30/2026
Award Type
Competitive
Capital Grant
No
Indirect Costs Allowed
Yes
Indirect Cost Description
An indirect cost is the applicant’s incurred cost that cannot be readily isolated or identified with just one project or activity. These types of costs are often referred to as “overhead costs.” Typical examples of indirect costs are general telephone service, postage, office supplies, office space expenses, and administrative or financial operations for an entire organization.
Applicants may choose to:
• Not request any indirect costs;
• Use a current approved indirect cost rate with a federal agency or one pending review to be approved by the project start date (applicants choosing this option must attach supporting documentation to application); or Use an indirect cost rate not to exceed 15% of modified total direct costs (MDTC). MTDC means all direct salaries and wages, applicable fringe benefits, materials and supplies, services, travel, and subcontracts up to the first $50,000 of each subcontract.
Submission Information
Submission Window
01/08/2025 12:00 PM - 03/12/2025 12:00 PM
Submission Timeline Type
One Time
Allow Multiple Applications
No
Question Submission Information
Question Submission Email Address
[email protected]
Question Submission Additional Information
The State Library team is here to help. Request a meeting to discuss your proposal with members of our team. For those with questions about designing equitable grant programs, we may ask a trained Equity Advisor to join the meeting.
https://outlook.office365.com/book/[email protected]/ Attachments
Technical Assistance Session
Technical Assistance Session
Yes
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Session Date and Time
01/14/2025 10:00 PM
Conference Info / Registration Link
https://us06web.zoom.us/meeting/register/tZ0qf--qpj0iEtVPiNQnr5M1jjXJFp4_cc_T#/registration Eligibility Information
Eligibility Type
Public
Additional Eligibility Information
https://www.library.ca.gov/grants/lsta-application-guide/#eligibility Additional Information
Additional Information URL
https://www.library.ca.gov/grants/ebooks-for-all/
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Project Information
Application Information
Application Name
Murrieta Public Library's eBooks for All
Award Requested
$20,000.00
Cash Match Requirement
$0.00
Cash Match Contributions
$5,000.00
In-Kind Match Requirement
$0.00
In-Kind Match Contributions
$0.00
Other Funding Requirement
$0.00
Other Funding Contributions
$0.00
Total Award Budget
$25,000.00
Primary Contact Information
Name
Agnes Rita
Email Address
[email protected]
Address
8 Town Sq
Murrieta, CA 92562
Phone Number
(951) 461-6130
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Project Description
Applicant Information
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1. Is your organization a California public library?
If your organization is not a California Public Library you will be prompted to enter your organizations name in the next field.
Yes
No
1b. Select Library Name
Murrieta Public Library
2. Authorized Representative First and Last Name
Justin Clifton
3. Authorized Representative Title
City Manager
4. Authorized Representative Phone (Use the format 123-456-7890) 951-461-6078
5. Authorized Representative Email
[email protected]
6. Authorized Representative Street
1 Town Sq
7. Authorized Representative City
Murrieta
8. Authorized Representative Postal Code (Use the format 12345 or 12345-6789) 92562
9. Recipient Grant Manager First and Last Name
Agnes Rita
10. Recipient Grant Manager Title
Supervising Librarian
11. Recipient Grant Manager Email
[email protected]
12. Recipient Grant Manager Phone (Use the format 123-456-7890) 9514616130
Open this link to check that your organization meets all LSTA eligibility requirements. https://www.library.ca.gov/grants/lsta-application-guide/#eligibility
13. Based on the requirements in the document linked above, is your organization eligible to apply for LSTA funding?
Yes
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No
14. Organization's Unique Entity Identifier
CP6AE8VFMVR6
15. Organizations Federal Employer Identification Number 33-0468975
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Project Details
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1. Primary Project Audience:
Identify the audience(s) for this project.
Select all that apply
Adults
Families
Immigrants/Refugees
Intergenerational Groups (Excluding Families)
Library Staff, Volunteers, and/or Trustees
Low Income
Non/Limited English Speaking
People with Disabilities
People with Limited Functional Literacy
Pre-School Children
Rural Populations
School Age Children
Senior Citizens
Statewide Public
Suburban Populations
Unemployed
Urban Populations
Young Adults and Teens
2. Abstract:
Provide a brief summary of your project including what you will do, for whom, and for what expected benefit. This statement may be used for publicity purposes. (Word limit: 60)
See Project Description & Brief Abstract Writing Examples for an example.
Question 2 Response:
The Murrieta Public Library seeks $20,000 in grant funding to purchase eBooks and eAudiobooks through the Palace Project App. This initiative aims to expand and diversify our collection, bridging the gap for families, older adults, and underserved groups with accessible and diverse digital materials, promoting literacy, lifelong learning, and community connection.
3. Project Description:
Provide a description that will enable the reviewers to understand the overall project if they were to read only this response and no other part of the application. (Word limit: 300)
See
Project Description & Brief Abstract Writing Examples
for an example.
The text should be a summary of:
the needs and aspirations your project responds to
how your project contributes to the State Library Goal for this funding opportunity (see Application Instructions & Guidelines)
your planned activities
how the activities you propose will achieve your desired outcomes and goal
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Organize your text in a readable format. Use subheadings as needed.
Question 3 Response:
Our goal is to address our community's need for an increase in digital access to library materials. Despite our limited collection development budget, we continue to advocate for more local funding and apply for grants that will allow us to provide a robust eBook and eAudiobook collection to our community. By participating in the eBooks for All: California Statewide Collection and sharing resources we are addressing our community's needs for more digital materials. With more funding, we will be able to customize our collection based on our community's needs and offer more locally relevant materials while at the same time supporting other libraries in the project by expanding the overall Statewide Collection. The Murrieta Public Library plans to focus on purchasing more eAudiobooks with the grant, including titles that celebrate different cultures, languages, and life experiences that will help create a more robust Statewide Collection. To promote the Palace Project App, the Library will host two instructional workshops designed to guide patrons in effectively navigating and utilizing the app. These workshops will not only empower users to access a wealth of digital resources but also strengthen community engagement and literacy. We will also promote the service via social media and local outreach through school resource fairs and Murrieta's Community Services Department activities.
4. Agency Alignment:
Describe how the proposed project aligns with your agency’s mission, values, strategic plan, goals, and/or other activities. (Word limit: 150)
Question 4 Response:
The Murrieta Public Library is dedicated to providing free and equitable access to information, services, and technology. Guided by these principles, we've prioritized the acquisition of digital materials and databases that break down barriers to access, particularly for families, older adults, and underserved groups. Expanding our eBook collection and offering more ways to access books will help us remove expense and knowledge barriers for all residents. Through the grant, we aim to provide a robust resource for residents to explore diverse perspectives and experiences, bridging the knowledge gap and promoting community resilience. We hope that by being part of the Statewide Collection, we will meet our goal of providing equity-based services and addressing our community's need for more eBooks and eAudiobook access.
5. Is this a brand new project?
A new project is one that has not been implemented before at your organization. This is a project that you are starting from scratch.
Question 5 Response:
Yes
No
5b.
Impact to Date:
Describe the project’s current status, any results, lessons learned, and impact to date and why you are seeking additional funds. (Word limit: 150)
Strong reasons might include, but are not limited to:
applying lessons learned
extending impactful projects to new audiences
building on successful projects with new innovations, etc.
Question 5b Response:
The Murrieta Public Library received grant funding for the fiscal year 2023-2024, to enhance its eBook and eAudiobook collection through the Palace Project App. Our initiative, "eBooks for All: Palace Project," aimed to
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diversify digital access and better serve our community. With this funding, we acquired 1,109 new digital materials, comprising 537 eAudiobooks and 482 eBooks. To date, we had a total of 950 checkouts for eBooks and eAudiobooks. We promoted the Palace Project App through outreach at local events, such as school resource fairs and Senior Center activities, along with targeted social media campaigns. Patrons valued their ability to access collections from other libraries statewide and appreciated the faster access to eAudiobooks compared to CloudLibrary. Through this collaborative approach, we strengthened resource-sharing and ensured equitable access to diverse digital materials. We are seeking more funding to address the need of our community for more eAudiobooks access as well as assist with increasing the Statewide Collection.
6. Is this project expected to take more than one year to implement fully?
Yes
No
7. Focus Population:
Who is the focus population for this project? (Word limit: 50)
Describe the focus population for your proposed project.
Question 7 Response:
For this grant period, we are focusing on three populations: families, older adults, and underserved groups (low- income, people with disabilities, and teens).
8. How does this proposed project address barriers and needs experienced by the focus population and align with the population’s needs and aspirations? (Word limit: 150)
Describe how what you plan to do will help address the barriers and unmet needs and align with the aspirations of the focus population.
Question 8 Response:
By purchasing a more diverse collection, including titles that celebrate different cultures, languages, and life experiences, we will create an inclusive digital library that facilitates reading and learning among families, older adults, and underserved groups. We have a huge group of homeschool families that use both our Zip Books program and our eBooks resources, and they have expressed how hard it is to get books through CloudLibrary; offering the Palace Project app as an alternative has been helpful to them, expand the Statewide Collection will help address their need.
Also, our older adult patrons, who have recently transitioned to digital audiobooks via tablets, have expressed a strong desire for an expanded collection of these materials. Removing financial barriers associated with accessing eBooks and eAudiobooks has significantly benefited residents facing economic hardships. By increasing access to these resources, we not only enhance our relevance to the community but also fulfill our commitment to meeting the diverse needs of all our patrons.
9. How will you connect with the focus population, inform them about the project, remove barriers, and encourage their participation? (Word limit: 300)
Describe your outreach efforts to connect the focus population with the project, increase their participation, and address obstacles to their participation.
Question 9 Response:
We will have workshops to enhance digital literacy and outreach to the community and local schools to ensure that all community members can navigate Palace Project app confidently.
10. How is your project being created, planned, and implemented in collaboration with the focus population? (Word limit: 300)
Describe how members of the focus population are working and will work with you on the project as you create, plan,
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and implement it.
Question 10 Response:
To ensure the grant project meets the needs of our community, we conducted a library survey of our services as part of our strategic plan last year. We gathered information on what services and programs they want our Library to offer.
We had several responses, including adding more audiobooks to our digital collection via CloudLibrary and the Palace Project App. With the grant funds, we plan to purchase more eAudiobooks as well as provide informational programs to the public.
11. Project Outputs:
List your anticipated project outputs. Include services to be provided and/or products to be created in this project as well as the approximate number of each.
Outputs are quantifiable measures of services and/or products to be created or provided. Be sure to include the number of people you anticipate will participate in and/or benefit from each activity, if applicable.
Example list of outputs:
Three training workshops will be held; 25 people will attend each workshop 15 story hours will be held
100 promotional bookmarks will be created and distributed 150 individuals will be trained
50 children and caregivers will have participated
1,000 photographs will be digitized
Five kits will be created and given to each branch
Question 11 Response:
Two Palace Project App workshop will be held; 25 people per workshop 100 promotional bookmarks will be created and distributed Five outreach to the community, school resource fairs, senior center, and other community events. 100 promotional flyers will be created and distributed
10 social media posts
Purchase between 400 to 500 digital materials (eBooks and eAudiobooks)
12. Additional Evaluation:
Beyond the framework required by the State Library and IMLS, describe additional local plans, if any, for evaluating the impact of your project in response to your stated need. (Word limit: 300) Question 12 Response:
13. Future Plans:
If this project is successful, how will it be supported and sustained in the future, and if it’s not, how will you use any lessons learned? How will you share successes and lessons learned? (Word limit: 150)
Question 13 Response:
The Library will advocate garnering more local funding to sustain its eBook and eAudiobook collection. If another grant opportunity arises, the Murrieta Public Library will continue to apply for the grant to help fund the expansion of its digital collection.
14. Project Partner:
Do you have a project partner to report?
A partner is an organization that will contribute resources to your project (materials, funds, staff, etc.) and with which you have a signed agreement. If you are requesting $75,000 or more, you are required to have at least one partner.
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Contractors paid for their involvement with the project are NOT partners.
Question 14 Response
Yes
No
15. Community Connections:
A community connection is a cooperating institution or agency with which the applicant works to achieve project goals but with which the applicant might not have a formal, signed agreement.
Organizations or individuals who are contractors under the project are not considered community connections.
Do you have a community connection to report?
Yes
No
16. Project Partner and Community Connection Letters of Support:
Attach any letters of support to your
application.
Acceptable file formats include PDF, Word (.doc, .docx), Excel (.xlsx), JPEG/JPG, and PNG.
Your letters of support should be named OpportunityName_LetterofSupport1_OrganizationName
If you have more than one letter of support, click Choose File again to upload multiple files.
Upload Letters of Support Here:
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LSTA Goal 4 Question
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_____________________________________________________________________ Goal 4: Strengthen equitable resource-sharing and access to information, services, and opportunity with an emphasis on local community strengths and challenges.
Describe how your project will foster and support resource-sharing and access to information, services, and opportunities that prioritizes community engagement and centers on the lived experiences, strengths, and challenges of local communities. Provide information about how you will:
Intentionally bring together library workers and community members from a range of backgrounds and experiences to share resources and co-design projects and activities that deliver equitable access to information, services, and opportunity.
Ensure your project is centered on and informed by California’s culturally specific and unique resources, particularly the lived experiences of marginalized communities.
Ensure your project is centered on and makes more visible lived experiences and histories from members of California communities whose stories are not usually seen.
Goal 4 Question Response:
The Murrieta Public Library is dedicated to providing free and equitable access to information, services, and technology. Guided by these principles, we've prioritized the acquisition of digital materials and databases that break down barriers to access, particularly for families, older adults, and underserved groups. Expanding our eBook collection and offering more ways to access books will help us remove expense and knowledge barriers for all residents. Through the grant, we aim to provide a robust resource for residents to explore diverse perspectives and relatable experiences, bridging the knowledge gap and promoting community resilience. We hope that by being part of the Statewide Collection, we will meet our goal of providing equity-based services and addressing our community's need for more eBooks and eAudiobook access.
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Project Activities
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Your project will likely have between one and four activities.
You should only report on major activities.
Include all activities that account for at least 10% of your project budget.
Routine actions such as purchasing supplies to support programs are not activities.
For guidance on Outcome Surveys, visit
Outcome Survey Information.
Activity Name
Purchasing of digital materials
Activity Description: Provide a brief summary of your activity including what you will do and how you will do it, for whom, and for what expected benefit.
(Word Limit: 90-160)
Murrieta Public Library plans to spend $25,000 (including matched funds) to purchase 300 to 400 digital eBooks and eAudiobooks in the Palace Project Marketplace. The collection selected included adult, teen/YA, and children's materials. In addition, the library has expanded its offerings to include Spanish-language resources, further enhancing our digital collection.
Choose your activity
Instruction: Involves an interaction for knowledge or skill transfer.
Content: Involves the acquisition, development, or transfer of information.
Planning/Evaluation: Involves design, development, or assessment of a project, program, service, operation, resource and/or user group.
Procurement: Involves purchasing facilities, equipment/supplies, hardware/software, or other materials (not content) that support general library infrastructure. NOTE: contact [email protected] before choosing this activity.
Choose the Type that best describes the content activity and aligns with the intent (**Outcomes survey(s) must be issued during the project period if beneficiary is library workforce.)
Acquisition: Selecting, ordering, and receiving materials. May also include obtaining software or hardware for the purpose of storing and/or retrieving information.**
Creation: Design or production of an information tool or resource such as digital objects, curricula, manuals.
Includes digitization or the process of converting data to digital format.**
Description: Apply standardization descriptive to items in a collection for the purposes of intellectual control, organization, and retrieval.
Lending: Circulation of materials, both general circulation and reserves. May also refer to the physical or electronic delivery of documents from a library collection to a library user, upon request.
Preservation: Effort that extends the life or useful life of a living or non-living collection, the individual items or entities included in a collection, or a structure, building, or site by reducing the likelihood or speed of deterioration.
Choose the format that best describes the Content
Digital (computer-mediated). The term includes commercial or not-commercial hardware, software, and/or data transfer connections and protocols, systems at any scale, and metadata.
Physical (medium in or on which information [data, sound, images, etc.] is stored [for example, paper, film, magnetic tape or disk, etc.]. The medium may be encased in a protective housing made of another material [plastic, metal, etc.])
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Combined digital and physical.
Is the activity directed at the library workforce (includes volunteers and trustees) or the general population?
Library workforce
General population
Do you have a second activity to report?
Yes
No
If No, scroll to the bottom of page
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Project Timeline
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The timeline should capture when project actions will occur.
It must include
all
Project Activities listed in the application and connect to the Project Description.
List actions in chronological order.
Actions must be within the project implementation dates.
For this grant the start date is July 1, 2025 and the end date is June 30, 2026 .
Below, enter each of your major actions and when they will occur.
Action 1 Description
Upon grant acceptance, funding approval will need to be approved by the City Council, City Manager, and Finance Department
Action 1 Start Date
7/1/2025
Action 1 End Date
9/1/2025
Do you have a 2nd action to report?
Yes
No
Action 2 Description
Once approved, the Library will start purchasing eBooks and eAudiobooks monthly until grant funds have been expended.
Offer two Palace Project App workshop to the public, promote the service via outreach and social media.
Action 2 Start Date
9/1/2025
Action 2 End Date
5/29/2026
Do you have a 3rd action to report?
Yes
No
Action 3 Description
Create mid-year report
Action 3 Start Date
1/1/2026
Action 3 End Date
2/6/2026
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Do you have a 4th action to report?
Yes
No
Action 4 Description
Create the final report
Action 4 Start Date
6/1/2026
Action 4 End Date
6/30/2025
Do you have a 5th action to report?
Yes
No
If No, scroll to the bottom.
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Additional Information/Uploads (LSTA)
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1. Recipient Grant Manager Name
Agnes Rita
2. Is the recipient grant manager new to your organization (joined within the past year)?
Yes
No
2b
How long has the recipient grant manager
worked in your organization? (Enter in years. Example: 3.5)
11.5 3. Has the recipient grant manager previously managed any LSTA or other federal grant projects within the last three years?
Yes
No
3b. How many grant projects has the recipient grant manager previously managed? 26 4. How long has the organization’s director been in his/her current position? (Enter in years. Example: 3.5)
3.1 5. Has the applicant organization received any grants from the California State Library in the past three (3) years?
Yes
No
5b. How many grants has the applicant organization received from California State Library in the past three (3) years? 10 6. Has the applicant organization been awarded a grant not issued by the California State Library in the past three (3) years?
Yes
No
7. For any grants received within the past three (3) years, has the applicant organization been late submitting any of the following (select all that apply)?
Amendments
Budget modifications, augmentations and/or revisions
Fiscal and/or narrative reporting
The applicant organization has not been late in any of the above
N/A - The applicant organization has not received any grants within the past three (3) years.
8. For any grants received within the past three (3) years, has your organization failed to meet any grant requirements?
Yes
No
9. In the past two years, has your organization undergone a reorganization or major shift in management that would affect
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this program?
Yes
No
10. Has the applicant organization ever been convicted of violating federal criminal law involving fraud, bribery, or gratuity violations?
Yes
No
11. Does the applicant organization have a current lawsuit filed against them or previously had a lawsuit filed against them in the last five (5) years?
Yes
No
12. How many times in the past five (5) years has the applicant organization received an audit and/or monitoring finding(s)?
The applicant organization has not received an audit finding in the past five years
1-3 findings
4-6 findings
7+ findings
13. Select the type of audit(s) or monitoring that resulted in findings (select all that apply):
The applicant organization has not received an audit finding in the past five years
Federal audit
Financial audit
LSTA monitoring
State audit
Any other type of audit not identified above:
13b. If 'Any other type' was chosen, explain audit type.
14. Does your accounting system identify and track expenditures and receipt of program funds separately for each grant award?
Yes
No
15. Is your organization facing bankruptcy or major budget deficits?
Yes
No
Applicant Organization Travel Policy
Applicants with a travel policy in place may use their organization’s local travel reimbursement rates for most allowable travel-related expenses.
If you plan to use your organization’s approved travel policy for travel reimbursement, you must attach it to this application.
Policy rates must be reasonable. Reimbursement is subject to rate approval by the California State Library.
The mileage rate used cannot exceed the current state mileage rate. See Travel in the Budget Information
section of Application Guide
for more information.
Acceptable file formats include PDF, Word (.doc, .docx), Excel (.xlsx), JPEG/JPG, and PNG.
Your travel policy should be named OpportunityName_TravelPolicy_OrganizationName Attach Travel Policy.
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Additional Documents
Attach additional supporting documents to this application.
Supporting attachments should provide data for information provided in the narrative.
Examples of attachments include:
• Letter of support from individuals or groups (not partner or community connections); • Citations from reports supporting the needs statement; • Staff position descriptions;
• Sample evaluation tools;
• Description and expertise of any consultants to be used Acceptable file formats include PDF, Word (.doc, .docx), Excel (.xlsx), JPEG/JPG, and PNG.
Your additional documents should be named
OpportunityName_UpToThreeWordDescription_OrganizationName Attach additional supporting documents to this application. If you have more than one file, click Choose File again to upload multiple files.
Children’s Internet Protection Act (CIPA) Certification The Institute of Museum and Library Services establishes guidelines to ensure that the California State Library’s implementation of the Children's Internet Protection Act (CIPA) complies with the 2003 decision of the US Supreme Court. The California State Library is required by 20 U.S.C. Section 9134(b)(7) to provide assurance that we will comply with 20 U.S.C. Section 9134(f), which sets out standards relating to Internet Safety for public libraries and public elementary school and secondary school libraries.
Under CIPA, California State Library must assure the Federal Government that no funds will be made available for public libraries and public elementary and secondary school libraries to purchase computers to access the Internet or pay for the direct costs of accessing the Internet unless the libraries have certified that they have Internet safety policies and technology protection measures, e.g., software filtering technology, in place.
California State Library must collect certifications from libraries subject to CIPA that apply to the States for Library Services and Technology Act (LSTA) funding. Public libraries and public elementary and secondary school libraries must be in compliance with CIPA to obtain IMLS State Program funding which will be used to purchase computers used to access the Internet or to pay for direct costs associated with accessing the Internet.
The authorized representative applying for LSTA funding must certify that the location at which the project will be implemented, is one of the following:
A single applicant that is CIPA compliant.
A single applicant that is not CIPA compliant.
Representing a group of applicants. The library submitting this application has collected Internet Safety Certifications from all other applicants and attached them to this application.
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Application Certification
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1 .
Download the Application Certification Template below.
2 .
The Authorized Representative signs for your project.
3 .
Upload your completed form by using "Choose File" button below.
Application Certification Template
OpportunityName_Certification_OrgnizationName.docx
Upload your completed Certification and Signature page. Your file name should follow the format OpportunityName_Certification_OrganizationName. Example: InspirationGrant_Certification_CaliforniaStateLibrary.
Acceptable file formats include PDF, Word (.doc, .docx), Excel (.xlsx), JPEG/JPG, and PNG. _____________________________________________________________________ Authorized Representative Reminder
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Budget
Proposed Budget Summary
Expense Budget
Grant
Funded
Non-Grant
Funded
Total
Budgeted
A. Salaries, Wages and Benefits
Project Coordinator- Supervising Librarian
$0.00
$13,554.00
$13,554.00
Subtotal
$0.00
$13,554.00
$13,554.00
F. Services
eBooks and eAudiobooks licenses and fees
$20,000.00
$0.00
$20,000.00
eBooks and eAudiobooks licenses and fees matched
funds
$0.00
$5,000.00
$5,000.00
Subtotal
$20,000.00
$5,000.00
$25,000.00
Total Proposed Cost
$20,000.00
$18,554.00
$38,554.00
Revenue Budget
Grant Funded
Non-Grant Funded
Total Budgeted
Grant Funding
Award Requested
$20,000.00
$20,000.00
Subtotal
$20,000.00
$20,000.00
Non-Grant Funding
Cash Match
$5,000.00
$5,000.00
In-Kind Match
$0.00
$0.00
Other Funding and Contributions
$0.00
$0.00
Subtotal
$5,000.00
$5,000.00
Total Proposed Revenue
$20,000.00
$5,000.00
$25,000.00
Proposed Budget Detail
See attached spreadsheet.
Proposed Budget Narrative
A. Salaries, Wages and Benefits
Includes all salaries, wages, and fringe benefits paid to staff directly employed by the awardee organization and
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contribute to the project regardless of funding type (LSTA/Cash Match/In-kind).
The narrative section for Salaries,
Wages and Benefits line items must include the position title, FTE for direct project work, hourly rate inclusive of salaries, wages and benefits, and how the position supports the project.
FTE is the proportion of a full-time
employee’s time spent on the proposed project. Refer to the Table for Estimating Time Allocations (FTE) https://www.library.ca.gov/grants/lsta-application-guide/fte-estimates/ Project Coordinator- Supervising Librarian
Project Coordinator – Supervising Librarian 100 hours x $135.54 (Fully burdened rate) Oversees the eBooks for All grant and staff. Creates reports. Manages collection development and budget.
F. Services
Include any costs for individuals contracted to manage and/or implement the project activities. Services that should be described include items such as printing, subscriptions or licenses, project-specific media and marketing services, equipment and vehicle maintenance, and building equipment lease and rental. LSTA funds cannot be used to fund portions of contracts that fall outside of and/or extend beyond the award period. If an awardee would like to enter into a contract that extends beyond the award period, the awardee must use other, non-LSTA funds to cover the portion of the contract that runs beyond the project period end date. The awardee must obtain and keep detailed invoicing which clearly shows the proration of the portion of the contract to be paid for by LSTA funds. *A note on
eBooks: eBook costs involve licensing and belong in Services. Time-bound metered eBook titles must be limited to the project period dates and cannot exceed the project end date. Any use of metered eBook titles needs to take place within the grant period.
The narrative section for Services line items must be organized by individual vendor, or anticipated service, and include the type of services proposed. eBooks and eAudiobooks licenses and fees
The Murrieta Public Library will purchase $20,000 worth of eBooks and eAudiobooks from the Digital Public Library of America collection.
eBooks and eAudiobooks licenses and fees matched funds
The Murrieta Public Library will purchase $5,000 worth of matched funds for eBooks and eAudiobooks from the Digital Public Library of America collection.
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