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2026-27 CLLS Application – Adult Literacy & Family Literacy Services is sponsored by California State Library. This grant provides funding for California public libraries and supporting agencies to implement adult literacy programs, including tutoring, workshops, classes, and materials to help adults and their families achieve literacy goals. Programs can be offered in community-based locations.
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2026-27 CLLS Application - Adult Literacy Services 2026-27 CLLS Application - Adult Literacy Services The California Library Literacy Services (CLLS) opportunity provides grant funding for adult literacy learning opportunities and family literacy learning opportunities. The purpose of this grant is to address the critical impact of adult literacy levels in California to help adults meet their life goals and aspirations.
Only currently participating California public libraries are eligible to apply for this ongoing funding. https://www. gotomygrants.
com/Public/Opportunities/Details/aa4806a2-e2d2-414d-a977-200ae01eb360 See the CLLS Law (https://www. library. ca.
gov/uploads/2023/12/CLLS-Law-2003. pdf) and the CLLS Allowable and Unallowable Expenses Guidelines (https://www. library.
ca. gov/uploads/2024/08/CLLS-Allowable-and-Unallowable-Expenses-2024-2025-updated-2024-08. pdf) Expected Number of Awards 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. Indirect is an allowable California Library Literacy Services cost.
For each California Library Literacy Services program, indirect costs cannot exceed 10% of the direct project costs (the subtotal) for each award budget. Restrictions on Indirect Costs Submission Timeline Additional Information - Monday, April 6, 2026 – Application opens - Tuesday, April 14, 2026 – 2026-2027 CLLS Application Walkthrough at 2:00 pm. Register for the walkthrough: https://us06web.
zoom. us/meeting/register/LK85bLTrSpKYUTuHT10pEg. - Tuesday, April 28, 2026 – 2026-2027 CLLS Application Q&A #1 at 11:00 am.
Register for the Q&A: https://us06web. zoom. us/meeting/register/BmXOklhuTKK2VMOSdc8-Uw.
- Tuesday, May 5, 2026 – 2026-2027 CLLS Application Q&A #2 at 1:00 pm. Register for the Q&A: https://us06web. zoom.
us/meeting/register/G-BPEKZaRYGhiG3m1_RE6g. - Friday, May 1, 2026 – Priority application deadline. Application is due by 5:00 pm.
- Friday, May 15, 2026 – FINAL application deadline. Application is due by 5:00 p. m.
- May – June 2026 – Application review and revision period - July 2026 – Grant agreements sent to grantee via DocuSign Question Submission Information Question Submission Email Address Question Submission Additional Information The State Library team is here to help. Email clls@library. ca.
gov for questions. Technical Assistance Session Technical Assistance Session Conference Info / Registration Link https://us06web. zoom.
us/meeting/register/LK85bLTrSpKYUTuHT10pEg Additional Information URL https://www. library. ca.
gov/grants/manage/#clls
According to the current listing, eligibility includes: California public libraries or supporting agencies (governmental agency, library foundation, or Friends group) that can commit to providing literacy services aligned with CLLS Mission, Values, and Program Essentials. Must have at least one staff member attend an information session. Confirm the full requirements in the official notice before applying.
The published deadline was May 22, 2026, which has passed. Check the official notice for any future application windows before investing time in a proposal.
2026-27 CLLS Application – Adult Literacy & Family Literacy Services is funded by California State Library. Verify program details on the funder's official page before applying.
This opportunity targets applicants in California. If your organization operates elsewhere, check the official notice for location requirements.
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