2026 Conferences Grant

2026 Conferences Grant is sponsored by Kentucky Department for Libraries and Archives. Supports Kentucky public library staff in attending library and job-related conferences that foster professional growth and equip them to implement new services and technologies.

Kentucky Department for Libraries and Archives Public Library Director's Toolkit Local Government and Records Management Grants KDLA Training & Assistance Where to File E-rate Forms Form 470 Competitive Bidding Examples Summer Food for Kids in Public Libraries Collaborative Summer Library Program Resources Sign Language for those Working (and Living) with Young Children Kentucky Resource Sharing State Library Circulating Collections Library Staff Development Library Science Resources Public Library Directories, Standards, and Statistics Kentucky Public Library Calendar Kentucky Public Library News Digest ​Kentucky Public Library Standards Kentucky Public Library Statistics Library Development Branch Staff Kentucky Public Library Directory KY Public Library Services Return on Investment ​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​Current Grant Opportuniti​​es Full descriptions and guidelines for all current grant opportunities can be found at KDLA Grants Portal.

Legally established public libraries in Kentucky that meet all the following requirements are eligible to apply for KDLA grants. KDLA’s Public Library Determination . Additionally, libraries must comply with the following: 1.

have a UEI number and SAM. gov (System for Award Management) registration. Information on how to check the status or obtain a UEI number may be found at SAM.

gov | Duns - Sam UEI , 2. have a library director who is properly certified by the Kentucky State Board for the Certification of Librarians; and 3. be in good standing with the Department for Local Government.

KDLA uses the grants portal to manage grants and applications. Technical and login assistance for the grants portal can be found at the Submittable Support Desk . We recommend that applicants view the following training: Getting Started as a New Applicant.

​ The following document has been provided to assist public libraries in locating funds for projects. Grants and awards are updated at least quarterly.

Recommendations or corrections to the document can be emailed to Dena Ratliff Warren at Grants Available to Libraries in KY​ The following toolkit provides libraries with tips for grant writing and templates that are involved in planning, applying for, and managing grants:​ Grants Made Easy Toolkit​​ Past KDLA Grant Recipients​ Training Videos and Resources 2025 - 2026 KDLA Grant Program Overview How to Manage Your KDLA Grant Using Submittable​ 2026-2027 Subgrant Guidelines​ Federal grants are made possible by the Institute of Museum and Library Services under the provisions of the Library Services and Technology Act Local Government and Records Management Grants The Local Records Program distributes grant funds to local government agencies to assist them with records management KDLA off​ers public library facilities construction grants when funds are available.

Scholarships & Grants - Kentucky Department for Libraries and Archives The Kentucky Department for Libraries and Archives (KDLA) supports expanded education and training for library staff to help them provide the best possible library services.