Citizenship and Civic Engagement Grant (Oklahoma) is sponsored by Oklahoma Department of Libraries. This grant supports libraries and literacy organizations in Oklahoma as they educate and support individuals pursuing citizenship and developing their civic literacy.

Due to Allen Wright Building renovations, our services are temporarily relocated to the Will Rogers Building in the Capitol complex, 2401 N. Lincoln Blvd, Room C12. Access to collections will have to be requested in advance.

If you are a land surveyor seeking access to corner records or filing a new corner record, please call (405) 522‑1013 for assistance. Oklahoma Department of Libraries offers information about grant opportunities, application resources, and funding support to help libraries serve their communities.

</p>\n"}}" id="text-2f8fab74ee" class="cmp-text"> Oklahoma Department of Libraries offers information about grant opportunities, application resources, and funding support to help libraries serve their communities. Important Grant Timeline News To better support library schedules and avoid busy summer months, several grant timelines have shifted.

This year will serve as a transition year, with some applications opening slightly earlier than usual. </p>\n<p>Beginning in 2027, the Health Literacy grant will move with Citizenship and Civic Engagement to a spring application cycle, while the Technology grant shifts to the fall. The Early Literacy and School Readiness grant Letter of Intent will open during the summer, with the rest of the process following in the fall.

</p>\n<p>A flyer outlining the 2027 grant timelines is included below. As a reminder, the Health Literacy grant is currently open through June 24. </p>\n"}}" id="text-b75b454afb" class="cmp-text"> To better support library schedules and avoid busy summer months, several grant timelines have shifted.

This year will serve as a transition year, with some applications opening slightly earlier than usual. Beginning in 2027, the Health Literacy grant will move with Citizenship and Civic Engagement to a spring application cycle, while the Technology grant shifts to the fall. The Early Literacy and School Readiness grant Letter of Intent will open during the summer, with the rest of the process following in the fall.

A flyer outlining the 2027 grant timelines is included below. As a reminder, the Health Literacy grant is currently open through June 24. Professional Development Conference Grant - Association of Rural and Small Libraries The Professional Development Conference Grant supports Oklahoma public library staff attending the 2026 Association of Rural and Small Libraries (ARSL) Annual Conference.

Funded through the Library Services and Technology Act (LSTA) and the Institute of Museum and Library Services, the grant helps library professionals expand their skills, connect with peers, and strengthen library services in communities across Oklahoma. Funding is available to assist eligible applicants with conference registration reimbursement for the ARSL conference in Montgomery, Alabama. </p>\n<p><b style=\"letter-spacing: 0.

43px;\">Deadline: June 19, 2026</b></p>\n"}}" id="text-6a183c62c9" class="cmp-text"> The Professional Development Conference Grant supports Oklahoma public library staff attending the 2026 Association of Rural and Small Libraries (ARSL) Annual Conference.

Funded through the Library Services and Technology Act (LSTA) and the Institute of Museum and Library Services, the grant helps library professionals expand their skills, connect with peers, and strengthen library services in communities across Oklahoma. Funding is available to assist eligible applicants with conference registration reimbursement for the ARSL conference in Montgomery, Alabama.

<span class=\"legal-copy\">Have questions or need help? Email <a href=\"mailto:ODL. education@libraries.

ok. gov\">ODL. education@libraries.

ok. gov</a>. </span></p>\r\n"}}" id="text-44bc62fda3" class="cmp-text"> Have questions or need help?

Email ODL. education@libraries. ok.

gov . Public libraries and literacy organizations play an important role in helping Oklahomans access reliable health information and wellness resources. The FFY26 Health Literacy Grant supports projects that encourage healthy living, improve health literacy, and promote community wellness.

</p>\n<p>Administered by the Oklahoma Department of Libraries, this Library Services and Technology Act (LSTA)-funded grant supports Story Trails, fitness and wellness activities, healthy eating programs, information sharing, and other innovative health literacy projects. </p>\n<p>Eligible organizations may apply for up to $7,000 for Story Trails or up to $5,000 for other health literacy activities.

Priority will be given to Story Trail projects in counties where one is not currently present. </p>\n<p><b style=\"font-size: 1. 125rem; letter-spacing: 0.

43px;\">Deadline: June 24, 2026</b></p>\n"}}" id="text-b34e350560" class="cmp-text"> Public libraries and literacy organizations play an important role in helping Oklahomans access reliable health information and wellness resources. The FFY26 Health Literacy Grant supports projects that encourage healthy living, improve health literacy, and promote community wellness.

Administered by the Oklahoma Department of Libraries, this Library Services and Technology Act (LSTA)-funded grant supports Story Trails, fitness and wellness activities, healthy eating programs, information sharing, and other innovative health literacy projects. Eligible organizations may apply for up to $7,000 for Story Trails or up to $5,000 for other health literacy activities.

Priority will be given to Story Trail projects in counties where one is not currently present. <span class=\"legal-copy\">Please contact the Statewide Programs team with any questions: email <a></a><a href=\"mailto:StatewidePrograms@libraries. ok.

gov\">StatewidePrograms@libraries. ok. gov</a> or call (405) 521-2034.

</span></p>\r\n<p><span class=\"legal-copy\">Funding is provided by a Library Services and Technology (LSTA) grant from the Institute of Museum and Library Services (IMLS). </span></p>\r\n"}}" id="text-a5feb61762" class="cmp-text"> Please contact the Statewide Programs team with any questions: email StatewidePrograms@libraries. ok.

gov or call (405) 521-2034. Funding is provided by a Library Services and Technology (LSTA) grant from the Institute of Museum and Library Services (IMLS). Professional Development Conference Grant - General CE Opportunities The Professional Development Conference Grant supports continuing education opportunities for Oklahoma public library staff.

Funded through the Library Services and Technology Act (LSTA) and the Institute of Museum and Library Services, the grant helps library professionals attend conferences and training that strengthen skills, support certification goals, and improve library services across the state. Eligible applicants may request funding assistance for approved professional development opportunities. </p>\n<p><b style=\"letter-spacing: 0.

43px;\">Deadline: July 20, 2026</b></p>\n"}}" id="text-8995797335" class="cmp-text"> The Professional Development Conference Grant supports continuing education opportunities for Oklahoma public library staff.

Funded through the Library Services and Technology Act (LSTA) and the Institute of Museum and Library Services, the grant helps library professionals attend conferences and training that strengthen skills, support certification goals, and improve library services across the state. Eligible applicants may request funding assistance for approved professional development opportunities.

<span class=\"legal-copy\">Have questions or need help? Email <a href=\"mailto:ODL. education@libraries.

ok. gov\">ODL. education@libraries.

ok. gov</a>. </span></p>\r\n"}}" id="text-579e0d2c69" class="cmp-text"> Have questions or need help?

Email ODL. education@libraries. ok.

gov . Free America250 History Exhibit Coordinated by the Oklahoma Historical Society and made available by ODL, this project helps library communities explore events, ideas, and stories that shaped the United States. By hosting the Moments That Made US exhibit, public libraries and system branches can encourage civic engagement during America250.

</p>\n<p>With funding support from IMLS, ODL will cover all printing and shipping costs. Participants may choose either an 8-panel or 21-panel exhibit of 24"x36" foam board panels. The project is adapted from the original History Colorado exhibit through a multi-state partnership.

</p>\n<p>Complete the interest form below, and ODL will reply with two agreements—one for ODL and one for History Colorado. Once we receive both signed agreements, the exhibit will be sent to your library. For timely delivery, please return them as soon as possible.

</p>\n"}}" id="text-89ddfe1f1e" class="cmp-text"> Coordinated by the Oklahoma Historical Society and made available by ODL, this project helps library communities explore events, ideas, and stories that shaped the United States. By hosting the Moments That Made US exhibit, public libraries and system branches can encourage civic engagement during America250. With funding support from IMLS, ODL will cover all printing and shipping costs.

Participants may choose either an 8-panel or 21-panel exhibit of 24"x36" foam board panels. The project is adapted from the original History Colorado exhibit through a multi-state partnership. Complete the interest form below, and ODL will reply with two agreements—one for ODL and one for History Colorado.

Once we receive both signed agreements, the exhibit will be sent to your library. For timely delivery, please return them as soon as possible. Rob-See-Co Announces 2026 Rural Library Grants Rob-See-Co announced the continuation of its Rural Library Grant program for 2026, reaffirming its support for small and rural libraries across its service area.

The program, originally launched in 2023 to honor a family legacy of library advocacy, provides funding to help rural libraries strengthen their role as community hubs. Past recipients have used grant funds for projects like expanding collections, digitizing newspapers, enhancing children’s programming, and creating makerspaces.

</p>\n<p>For 2026, the company will award ten $500 grants (totaling $5,000) to rural libraries in 14 states, including Oklahoma. Funds can be used for a wide range of needs such as programming, facility improvements, staff training, exhibits, and educational resources. Applications are due June 30, 2026, and recipients will be announced October 1, 2026.

</p>\n<p><b style=\"letter-spacing: 0. 43px;\">Deadline: June 30, 2026</b></p>\n"}}" id="text-619585a830" class="cmp-text"> Rob-See-Co announced the continuation of its Rural Library Grant program for 2026, reaffirming its support for small and rural libraries across its service area.

The program, originally launched in 2023 to honor a family legacy of library advocacy, provides funding to help rural libraries strengthen their role as community hubs. Past recipients have used grant funds for projects like expanding collections, digitizing newspapers, enhancing children’s programming, and creating makerspaces.

For 2026, the company will award ten $500 grants (totaling $5,000) to rural libraries in 14 states, including Oklahoma. Funds can be used for a wide range of needs such as programming, facility improvements, staff training, exhibits, and educational resources. Applications are due June 30, 2026, and recipients will be announced October 1, 2026.

Check Out Special Olympics Backpacks Libraries have an opportunity to provide Special Olympics Young Athlete backpacks for check out! Inside, customers will find the book <i>We're All Wonders </i>by R. J.

Palacio, an activity guide, items like poly dots and scarves, and more ways to make exercise fun. </p>\n<p>Young Athletes is a sport-and-play program from <b style=\"letter-spacing: 0. 43px;\"><a href=\"https://www.

sook. org/\" target=\"_blank\">Special Olympics Oklahoma</a></b><span style=\"letter-spacing: 0. 43px;\"> for kids with disabilities ages 2-7.

Share this chance to build motor skills and confidence at home with families in your community. Fill out the interest form to get started. Email </span><b style=\"letter-spacing: 0.

43px;\"><a href=\"mailto:eli@sook. org\" target=\"_blank\">eli@sook. org</a></b><span style=\"letter-spacing: 0.

43px;\"> with any questions. </span></p>\n<p><b style=\"letter-spacing: 0. 43px;\">Deadline: On-going</b></p>\n"}}" id="text-4e1f3c3dd6" class="cmp-text"> Libraries have an opportunity to provide Special Olympics Young Athlete backpacks for check out!

Inside, customers will find the book We're All Wonders by R. J. Palacio, an activity guide, items like poly dots and scarves, and more ways to make exercise fun.

Young Athletes is a sport-and-play program from Special Olympics Oklahoma for kids with disabilities ages 2-7. Share this chance to build motor skills and confidence at home with families in your community. Fill out the interest form to get started.

Email eli@sook. org with any questions. Ongoing Grant Opportunities <b>Oklahoma Arts Council</b> grants ensure individuals statewide have access to the arts.

Much of the agency's budget is invested directly into Oklahoma communities in the form of grants, and more than 40 percent of the agency's grant funding supports arts and arts education programming in rural areas. </p>\n"}}" id="text-46e35e76d6" class="cmp-text"> Oklahoma Arts Council grants ensure individuals statewide have access to the arts.

Much of the agency's budget is invested directly into Oklahoma communities in the form of grants, and more than 40 percent of the agency's grant funding supports arts and arts education programming in rural areas. INTEGRIS Health Community Giving Fund <b>INTEGRIS Health</b> is committed to partnering to improve the health of the communities it serves.

The Community Giving Fund invests in nonprofit partners working to address complex issues that impact community well-being. Grant submissions typically open in the fall. </p>\n"}}" id="text-513d8f78d7" class="cmp-text"> INTEGRIS Health is committed to partnering to improve the health of the communities it serves.

The Community Giving Fund invests in nonprofit partners working to address complex issues that impact community well-being. Grant submissions typically open in the fall. <b>The Priddy Foundation</b> is dedicated to the support of programs in human services, education, the arts, and health, which offer significant potential for individual development and community improvement.

</p>\n"}}" id="text-6bccd6985c" class="cmp-text"> The Priddy Foundation is dedicated to the support of programs in human services, education, the arts, and health, which offer significant potential for individual development and community improvement.

Dollar General Literacy Foundation The <b>Dollar General Literacy Foundation</b> grant programs are available to qualifying nonprofit organizations, schools, and libraries within a 15-mile radius of a Dollar General store.

They award grant funding to organizations that provide direct services to individuals of all ages, including Adult Education Instruction, GED or high school equivalency preparation, English Language Acquisition, children’s summer reading programs, and youth literacy initiatives.

</p>\n"}}" id="text-d9c31cb2e3" class="cmp-text"> The Dollar General Literacy Foundation grant programs are available to qualifying nonprofit organizations, schools, and libraries within a 15-mile radius of a Dollar General store.

They award grant funding to organizations that provide direct services to individuals of all ages, including Adult Education Instruction, GED or high school equivalency preparation, English Language Acquisition, children’s summer reading programs, and youth literacy initiatives. <b>The Pilcrow Foundation</b> mission is to provide new, quality, hardcover children’s books to rural public libraries across the United States.

The new books provided through the Children’s Book Project become part of the library’s permanent children’s book collection, thus ensuring children’s access to quality books for years to come. </p>\n"}}" id="text-8afd083b7a" class="cmp-text"> The Pilcrow Foundation mission is to provide new, quality, hardcover children’s books to rural public libraries across the United States.

The new books provided through the Children’s Book Project become part of the library’s permanent children’s book collection, thus ensuring children’s access to quality books for years to come. <b>The Lisa Libraries</b> donates new children's books and small libraries to organizations that work with kids in poor and under-served areas.

</p>\n"}}" id="text-d94468104f" class="cmp-text"> The Lisa Libraries donates new children's books and small libraries to organizations that work with kids in poor and under-served areas. The <b>C. W.

Titus Foundation</b> primarily awards grants for health, children’s services, and social services. It also provides support for arts and cultural programs. </p>\n"}}" id="text-da381b79af" class="cmp-text"> The C.

W. Titus Foundation primarily awards grants for health, children’s services, and social services. It also provides support for arts and cultural programs.

The <b>BlogSpot </b>was put together by authors of the<span style=\"letter-spacing: 0. 43px;\"> book, <i>Winning Grants: A How-To-Do-It Manual for Librarians, </i>Stephanie Gerding and Pam MacKellar. The site lists new and updated library grant opportunities.

</span></p>\n"}}" id="text-2054920976" class="cmp-text"> The BlogSpot was put together by authors of the book, Winning Grants: A How-To-Do-It Manual for Librarians, Stephanie Gerding and Pam MacKellar. The site lists new and updated library grant opportunities.

National Network of Libraries of Medicine <b>National Network of Libraries of Medicine</b> offers funding for projects that improve access to health information, increase engagement with research and data, expand professional knowledge, and support outreach that promotes awareness and use of NLM resources in local communities.

</p>\n"}}" id="text-54dde7effc" class="cmp-text"> National Network of Libraries of Medicine offers funding for projects that improve access to health information, increase engagement with research and data, expand professional knowledge, and support outreach that promotes awareness and use of NLM resources in local communities.

USDA Rural Community Grants <b>Rural Community Development Initiative Grants</b> are awarded to help non-profit housing and community development organizations, low-income rural communities and federally recognized tribes support housing, community facilities and community and economic development projects in rural areas.

</p>\n"}}" id="text-0878def45b" class="cmp-text"> Rural Community Development Initiative Grants are awarded to help non-profit housing and community development organizations, low-income rural communities and federally recognized tribes support housing, community facilities and community and economic development projects in rural areas.

Grand River Dam Authority <b>Grand River Dam Authority </b>supports and assists activities, organizations, and causes which advance both governmental public purposes, as well as corporate purpose of GRDA by promoting community and economic development, tourism and recreational activities.

</p>\n"}}" id="text-bb09b18fc7" class="cmp-text"> Grand River Dam Authority supports and assists activities, organizations, and causes which advance both governmental public purposes, as well as corporate purpose of GRDA by promoting community and economic development, tourism and recreational activities. <b>Grants. gov</b> is the federal government’s official, centralized portal for finding and applying for federal grant opportunities.

Managed under the President’s e‑Government initiatives and maintained by the Department of Health and Human Services, its mission is to simplify access to over 1,000 competitive discretionary grant programs offered across 26 federal agencies. </p>\n"}}" id="text-97e5e21346" class="cmp-text"> Grants. gov is the federal government’s official, centralized portal for finding and applying for federal grant opportunities.

Managed under the President’s e‑Government initiatives and maintained by the Department of Health and Human Services, its mission is to simplify access to over 1,000 competitive discretionary grant programs offered across 26 federal agencies. <b>Questions? </b> Please email <a href=\"mailto:librarydevelopment@libraries.

ok. gov\">librarydevelopment@libraries. ok.

gov</a>. </p>\n"}}" id="text-b748effaac" class="cmp-text"> Questions? Please email librarydevelopment@libraries.

ok. gov . Active Grants Available Through ODL ODL now offers a quick way to view all of our currently available grants in one place!

Thanks to new functionality in Foundant, you can browse open grant opportunities any time. </p>\n<p>Check back often, as new opportunities may be added throughout the year—and be sure to bookmark the page for easy access! </p>\n"}}" id="text-87352d74dd" class="cmp-text"> ODL now offers a quick way to view all of our currently available grants in one place!

Thanks to new functionality in Foundant, you can browse open grant opportunities any time. Check back often, as new opportunities may be added throughout the year—and be sure to bookmark the page for easy access!

Congratulations to these Grant Recipients \n<li>Ada Public Library</li>\n<li>Bartlesville Public Library Literacy Services</li>\n<li>Beaver County Pioneer Library</li>\n<li>Chandler Public Library</li>\n<li>Community Literacy Centers, Inc.</li>\n<li>Creek County Literacy Program</li>\n<li>Elgin Community Library</li>\n<li>Fairfax Public Library</li>\n<li>Great Plains Literacy Council</li>\n<li>Lawton Public Library</li>\n<li>Meeker Public Library/Meeker Friends of the Library</li>\n<li>Miami Public Library</li>\n<li>Pauls Valley (Nora Sparks Warren Library)</li>\n<li>Pioneer Library System Foundation (Blanchard, Moore, Newcastle, Norman West, SOKC, and Tecumseh branches)</li>\n<li>Rogers County Literacy Council</li>\n<li>Southern Oklahoma Library System (Atoka, Champion, Davis, Healdton, Johnston County, Love County, Parker Memorial, and Wilson branches)<br _rte_temp_br=\"brEOB\">\n</li>\n<li>Stillwater Public Library</li>\n<li>Tuttle Public Library</li>\n</ul>\n"}}" id="text-0b750a0034" class="cmp-text"> Bartlesville Public Library Literacy Services Beaver County Pioneer Library Community Literacy Centers, Inc. Creek County Literacy Program Great Plains Literacy Council Meeker Public Library/Meeker Friends of the Library Pauls Valley (Nora Sparks Warren Library) Pioneer Library System Foundation (Blanchard, Moore, Newcastle, Norman West, SOKC, and Tecumseh branches) Rogers County Literacy Council Southern Oklahoma Library System (Atoka, Champion, Davis, Healdton, Johnston County, Love County, Parker Memorial, and Wilson branches) Stillwater Public Library Citizenship & Civic Engagement Grantees \n<li>Ada Public Library</li>\n<li>Ardmore Public Library</li>\n<li>Bartlesville Public Library Literacy Services</li>\n<li>Community Literacy Centers, Inc. (CLC)</li>\n<li>Duncan Area Literacy Council</li>\n<li>Friends of the Lawton Public Library, Lawton Adult Literacy Center (LALC)</li>\n<li>Great Plains Literacy Council</li>\n<li>Guymon Public Library and Arts Center</li>\n<li>Opportunities Industrialization Center of Oklahoma County, Inc. (OIC)</li>\n<li>Rogers County Literacy Council</li>\n<li>Soutar Memorial Library</li>\n</ul>\n"}}" id="text-e13774137a" class="cmp-text"> Bartlesville Public Library Literacy Services Community Literacy Centers, Inc. (CLC) Duncan Area Literacy Council Friends of the Lawton Public Library, Lawton Adult Literacy Center (LALC) Great Plains Literacy Council Guymon Public Library and Arts Center Opportunities Industrialization Center of Oklahoma County, Inc. (OIC) Rogers County Literacy Council Temporary Service Location 2401 N.

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