Library Services and Technology Act (LSTA)

Before applying for a federally funded grant, applicants must comply with federal Uniform Administrative Requirements for grants (2 CFR §200.300 - §200.345).

This means that all applicants must have written:

• Cash management procedures that establish fund controls and accountability, including written procedures for determining the allowability of costs under the terms and conditions of the award (2 CFR §200.302(b)(6), §200.302(b)(7), §200.305).
• Bid and procurement procedures that establish standards and controls for the purchase of all goods and services, including written procedures for the evaluation of the proposals received and for selecting awardees (2 CFR §200.319(c), §200.320).
• Conflict of interest policy that governs the actions of its employees and board members who engage in the selection, award, and administration of contracts, including disciplinary actions if the policy is violated (2 CFR §200.318(c)).
• Travel policy (2 CFR §200.474).
• Compensation and fringe benefit policy if any federal funds are used for compensation and fringe benefits (2 CFR §200.430(a), §200.431(a), §200.464 [Relocation Costs of Employees]).
• Indirect cost rate development procedures if an indirect cost rate other than 10 percent has been negotiated directly with the federal government. (2 CFR §200.414, §200.331(a)(4), Appendices).