This document provides information on applying for LSTA grants. LSTA is administered at the federal level by an independent Institute of Museum and Library Services, and at the state level by the California State Library. This guide includes a brief introduction followed by general information on: administration; eligibility; procedure; duration; planning; finance; indirect cost; grant award/certification; justification of expenditure; local and in-kind contributions; merit and cost of living increases; adjustment provision; carry-over and continuation; reporting and statistics; equipment inventories; personal memberships and travel; requirements for documents; copyright and royalties; publicity; interlibrary loan; inter-library cooperation; bibliographic access; statewide database contribution; project close; unspent funds; audits; and special policies for State of California institutions. The California State Advisory Council on Libraries member roster for June 2001 is provided at the end of the document. (AEF)