The State Library of Ohio is pleased to announce the fourth offering of LSTA Metadata Mini-Grant program in conjunction with the Ohio Digital Network. The purpose of the grant program is to empower libraries and museums to prepare their collections for the Digital Public Library of America. Libraries may apply for up to $4999 in federal LSTA funds to prepare collections for DPLA.

Applications are due July 14, 2023.

Libraries may use the awarded funds to pay metadata contractors, venders, or obtain other services (including digitization) needed to ensure the collection meets the ODN and DPLA Metadata Application Profile guidelines. 80% of funds will be processed at the beginning of the grant term, with the remaining 20% to be processed upon approved metadata remediation. Please refer to the Grant FAQs for information on how to use the funds and see the Ohio Digital Network Website for metadata requirements for inclusion in DPLA.

All Ohio libraries, archives, or other cultural heritage institutions including current contributors to Ohio Digital Network are encouraged to apply for this grant.

Questions you don’t see answers for here? Join us for an informational webinar on Thursday May 25th, 11am.