IMLS Grants

LSTA Grants is sponsored by South Carolina State Library (IMLS via LSTA). The South Carolina State Library funds projects and services through LSTA funding provided by the U.S. Institute of Museum and Library Services. These grants support various initiatives including promoting literacy, improving library services, and providing access to resources in underserved areas, including rural communities. Funds can be used for literacy learning, bookmobile services, and improving access to resources.

Save America's Treasures is sponsored by National Park Service (NPS) in partnership with IMLS, NEA, and NEH. Save America's Treasures is a Historic Preservation Fund grant program that funds two types of projects: Collections projects support museums, libraries, archives, and all other collecting institutions in addressing conservation needs of nationally significant collections includ…

Save America's Treasures (Collections) is a grant from the National Park Service and IMLS, through the Historic Preservation Fund, that funds conservation of nationally significant collections held by museums, libraries, archives, and other collecting institutions. Collections projects support physical conservation, care, and collections management for artifacts, museum objects, documents, sculptures, and other works of art of national significance. A companion Preservation track funds historic buildings and structures. Collections project awards range from $25,000 to $750,000, with a grant period of one to three years. A dollar-for-dollar non-federal cost share — cash or documented in-kind — is required. Properties or collections that previously received a Save America's Treasures grant are not eligible for additional funding. Eligible applicants are U.S. cultural collecting institutions.

Save America's Treasures Grants is sponsored by National Park Service (in partnership with IMLS, NEA, NEH). Supports preservation projects for nationally significant historic properties and projects involving nationally significant collections. This program is divided into two parts: one for preservation projects (properties listed in the National Register of Historic Places for national significance or designated a National Historic Landmark) and one for projects involving collections (artifacts, museum collections, documents, sculptures, and other works of art).

Competitive Grant (State Library of Ohio) is sponsored by State Library of Ohio (IMLS via LSTA). This grant provides federal funds through the Library Services and Technology Act (LSTA) to address critical needs in Ohio libraries, including literacy, community anchoring, and outreach and engagement. Projects may include purchasing materials, supplies, technology, and contractual services.

National Leadership Grants for Museums (NLG-M) is sponsored by Institute of Museum and Library Services (IMLS). The NLG-M program invests in projects that address critical needs of the museum field and have the potential to advance practice in the profession to strengthen museum services for the public. This could potentially include museum projects that develop educational media or exhibits related to digital citizenship, screen time, or youth online safety.

Museum Grants for African American History and Culture (AAHC-FY26) is sponsored by U.S. Institute of Museum and Library Services (IMLS). This program provides federal funding to strengthen African American museums and Historically Black Colleges and Universities (HBCUs) by building institutional capacity, supporting professional development, and increasing access to museum and archival collections.

National Leadership Grants for Libraries (focus on AI literacy and civic engagement) is sponsored by Institute of Museum and Library Services (IMLS). IMLS supports projects that position cultural institutions as community hubs for AI education and workforce training. While the focus is on AI literacy, the broader IMLS mission includes cultural and civic engagement, and projects addressing civic engagement through educational programs could be considered.

Native American/Native Hawaiian Museum Services is sponsored by Institute of Museum and Library Services (IMLS). This program supports Native American Tribes, Alaska Native Villages, and organizations that primarily serve and represent Native Hawaiians in sustaining heritage, culture, and knowledge. Projects can include educational services and programs, workforce professional development, organizational capacity building, community engagement, and collections stewardship.

Native American/Native Hawaiian Museum Services Program (NANH) is sponsored by Institute of Museum and Library Services (IMLS). The Native American/Native Hawaiian Museum Services program supports Native American Tribes, Alaska Native Villages, and organizations that primarily serve and represent Native Hawaiians in sustaining heritage, culture, and knowledge. The program funds projects such as educational services and programs, workforce professional development, organizational capacity building, community engagement, and collections stewardship, including preservation and perpetuation of indigenous languages and cultural practices, and management and care of indigenous collections and their associated documentation.

Museums for America is sponsored by Institute of Museum and Library Services (IMLS). The Museums for America (MFA) program invests in museums of all sizes and disciplines in project-based efforts to serve the public through educational programs and exhibits, community partnerships, and collections stewardship activities. The program aims to advance a museum's capacity to serve people of all ages and backgrounds, respond to community needs, and manage and care for collections.

Promoting AI Literacy (IMLS Grants for AI Literacy) is sponsored by Institute of Museum and Library Services (IMLS). This grant supports American cultural institutions, primarily museums and libraries, in promoting AI literacy to meet evolving global challenges to education, workforce, and economic development. The goal is to prepare patrons to leverage AI tools and champion lifelong learning.

National Leadership Grants for Libraries is a grant from Institute of Museum and Library Services (IMLS) that funds projects developing, enhancing, or adapting replicable practices, programs, models, or tools to strengthen library and archival services for the American public. The program supports work across four areas: public learning, community prosperity, broad access to and preservation of information and collections, and emergency/disaster services. Award types include Community-Centered Implementation Grants, National Implementation Grants, Applied Research Grants, Planning Grants, and Forum Grants. Grant periods range from one to three years depending on grant type; requests over $299,999 require at least 1:1 cost share from non-federal sources. Eligible applicants include libraries, museums, archives, and related cultural heritage organizations. The FY 2027 deadline is November 13, 2026.

Library Services and Technology Act (LSTA) Grants is sponsored by Institute of Museum and Library Services (IMLS) / Pennsylvania Department of Education's Office of Commonwealth Libraries (OCL). IMLS provides federal LSTA funding to states through its Grants to the States program. In Pennsylvania, the PDE's OCL administers these funds to public, school, academic, and special libraries to support and provide excellent and equitable library services, with strategic goals to connect libraries and library services to the larger Pennsylvania ecosystem. Projects often address lifelong learning, literacy competencies (basic, civic and social, digital, financial, health, STEM), access to digital resources, and professional development for library staff. This also includes support for libraries in rural areas that may be under-resourced.

Save America's Treasures Grant Program is a grant from IMLS that Collections Projects (Opportunity #P24AS00545) Preservation Projects (Opportunity #P24AS00544) Collections Projects: $25,000 - $750,000 Preservation Projects: $125,000 - $750,000 Grant Period: One to . Save America's Treasures | Institute of Museum and Library Services Deadline: To be determined. Program Overview: Save America's Treasures is a Historic Preservation Fund grant program administered by the National Park Service in partnership with the Institute of Museum and Library Services, the National Endowment for the Arts, and the National Endowment for the Humanities. Eligible applicants include Nonprofit organizations, state and local governments, and tribal entities. Awards are $25,000 - $750,000.

Summer Reading at New York Libraries is sponsored by New York State Library (NYSL) (with IMLS Funds). An annual project with goals to improve literacy and academic performance by promoting reading, enhance children's access to library materials and activities, and foster a love of reading. The grant supports themed materials, staff time, and online tools.

Library Services and Technology Act (LSTA) Grants is sponsored by Institute of Museum and Library Services (IMLS) administered by the Maine State Library. Federal grants administered by the Maine State Library to support statewide programs and partnerships benefiting Maine libraries, patrons, and citizens. This includes providing the Books by Mail program to homebound individuals and Maine residents in rural areas without a local library, and supporting Maine InfoNet for technology support and training for shared library catalogs and Digital Maine Library tech support.

Library Services and Technology Act (LSTA) - Grants to States is sponsored by Institute of Museum and Library Services (IMLS) as administered by the Pennsylvania Department of Education's (PDE) Office of Commonwealth Libraries (OCL). This program provides federal LSTA funding to states through its Grants to the States program. In Pennsylvania, the OCL administers these funds to support local and statewide programs for public, school, academic, and special libraries that align with its IMLS-approved five-year plan. These funds can support various library services, including those focused on literacy, making it highly relevant for a government organization in Pennsylvania focused on literacy books in rural areas.

Library Services and Technology Act (LSTA) – Grants to States is sponsored by Institute of Museum and Library Services (IMLS) / New Jersey State Library (NJSL). This program is the largest source of federal funding support for library services in the U.S. Funding is distributed among State Library Administrative Agencies (SLAAs) annually. The New Jersey State Library, using these federal funds, offers awards to eligible organizations to address literacy needs across New Jersey.

Institute of Museum and Library Services (IMLS) Youth and Community Programs is sponsored by Institute of Museum and Library Services (IMLS). Institute of Museum and Library Services (IMLS) Youth and Community Programs is a grant from the Institute of Museum and Library Services that funds public libraries, museums of all types, and tribal organizations to advance public services, professional development, and communi…

Library Services and Technology Act (LSTA) Grants is sponsored by Institute of Museum and Library Services (IMLS) through State Libraries. LSTA Grants are provided by State Libraries to assist libraries and library-related agencies in developing programs and projects that enhance library services. Each state has its own LSTA Grants, and details are available on the State Libraries' websites.

Grants to State Library Administrative Agencies (LSTA Program) is sponsored by Institute of Museum and Library Services (IMLS). The Grants to States Program is the largest source of federal funding for America's public libraries. These funds are administered by State Library Administrative Agencies and support various library programs, including those for lifelong learning, youth services, digital learning, literacy, and access. Non-profits often partner with libraries to deliver these services.

Direct Grants to Libraries (Library Services and Technology Act - LSTA) is sponsored by Institute of Museum and Library Services (IMLS) through the Massachusetts Board of Library Commissioners (MBLC). Using federal Library Services and Technology Act (LSTA) funds, the Massachusetts Board of Library Commissioners (MBLC) develops grant opportunities for public, school, academic, and special libraries.

Excellent and Equitable Youth Services Grant is sponsored by Pennsylvania Department of Education, Office of Commonwealth Libraries (via IMLS LSTA funds). This grant provides funds to evaluate and curate inclusive youth collections that reflect and serve the unique needs of youth ages birth to 18. It is available to schools and state-aided public libraries throughout Pennsylvania.

Grants to State Library Administrative Agencies (Kentucky Department for Libraries and Archives - LS-260823-OLS-26) is sponsored by Institute of Museum and Library Services (IMLS). Federal funds provided through the Library Services and Technology Act (LSTA) to the Kentucky Department for Libraries and Archives (KDLA) to support initiatives such as expanding services for learning, increasing access to information and educational resources, developing partnerships, and improving library services to diverse populations, individuals with disabilities, or those with limited functional literacy skills, as well as underserved urban and rural communities. KDLA then distributes these funds through competitive and non-competitive grant programs to legally established public libraries in Kentucky.

Library Services and Technology Act (LSTA) Grants to States Program (Wisconsin) is sponsored by Institute of Museum and Library Services (IMLS) administered by Wisconsin Department of Public Instruction's Division for Libraries and Technology. This federal grant program supports library services in Wisconsin, focusing on priorities outlined in the LSTA Five-Year Plan.

Small Business Innovation Research (SBIR) Program is sponsored by Multiple federal agencies including Department of Energy (DOE), Department of Defense (DOD), National Science Foundation (NSF), Environmental Protection Agency (EPA), National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA), Department of Agriculture (USDA), Department of the Interior (DOI), Department of Justice (DOJ), Administration for Children and Families (ACF), Office of Juvenile Justice and Delinquency Prevention (OJJDP), Department of Health and Human Services (HHS), National Institutes of Health (NIH), Health Resources and Services Administration (HRSA), Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration (SAMHSA), Food and Drug Administration (FDA), Agency for Healthcare Research and Quality (AHRQ), Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD), Economic Development Administration (EDA), National Endowment for the Arts (NEA), National Endowment for the Humanities (NEH), Institute of Museum and Library Services (IMLS). Supports small businesses, including those led by women, in developing and commercializing innovative technologies.

Library Services and Technology Act (LSTA) Grant Program is sponsored by Institute of Museum and Library Services (IMLS) / Massachusetts Board of Library Commissioners (MBLC). LSTA Grants are provided by State Libraries to assist libraries and library-related agencies in developing programs and projects that enhance library services. In Massachusetts, this includes support for pre/early literacy initiatives, summer reading programs, active learning, financial literacy, and outreach to underserved populations.

Library Services and Technology Act (LSTA) Grant Program (2026) is sponsored by Institute of Museum and Library Services (IMLS) / Massachusetts Board of Library Commissioners (MBLC). This program utilizes federal LSTA funds to provide grant opportunities for public, school, academic, and special libraries in Massachusetts. The grants address various community needs, including early literacy, accessibility, inclusion, small business development, and English language learning.

Native American/Native Hawaiian Museum Services grants is sponsored by Institute of Museum and Library Services (IMLS). These grants support Indian tribes and organizations that primarily serve and represent Native Hawaiians in sustaining heritage, culture, and knowledge through strengthened activities in areas such as exhibitions, educational services and programming, and professional developmen…

Library Services and Technology Act (LSTA) Grants is sponsored by Institute of Museum and Library Services (IMLS) via South Carolina State Library. The South Carolina State Library, as the State Library Administrative Agency for LSTA funds, invites libraries to apply for funding to support new or improved programs and services. Projects must align with South Carolina's LSTA Five-Year Plan and can include initiatives promoting literacy and improving access to resources.

Grants to States Program (IMLS) is sponsored by Institute of Museum and Library Services (IMLS). The Grants to States program is the largest source of federal funding support for library services nationwide. IMLS distributes these funds annually to State Library Administrative Agencies (like the Alabama Public Library Service) using a population-based formula. These state-level distributions then support various library initiatives, which can include literacy programs, collection development (like children's books), and technology access in rural areas.

Library Services and Technology (LSTA) funds (awarded through Alabama Public Library Service) is sponsored by Institute of Museum and Library Services (IMLS). LSTA funds are awarded to the Alabama Public Library Service (APLS) by IMLS. APLS then awards subgrants to support various library programs and services, including collection development focused on children's materials (birth to age 8) and summer reading programs to maintain literacy skills. Past subgrants have also supported health literacy programs by purchasing books and materials.

Libraries Transforming Communities: Accessible Small and Rural Communities is sponsored by American Library Association (ALA) (funded by IMLS). This program offers grants to small and rural libraries to increase the accessibility of facilities, services, and programs for people with disabilities. While the primary focus is accessibility, these initiatives often include enhancing resources and programs that can support literacy within these communities, especially for underserved populations. Eligible libraries must have a legal service area population of 25,000 or less and be located at least five miles from an urbanized area.

Library Services and Technology Act (LSTA) Grants to States Program is sponsored by Institute of Museum and Library Services (IMLS) / State Library Agencies. This federal program provides funds to state library agencies, which then award subgrants to individual libraries (including school libraries) for technology, digital resources, infrastructure, and initiatives that expand services for learning, access to information, workforce d…

Public Library Artificial Intelligence (AI) Capacity Building Cohort is sponsored by Library of Michigan (administered through U.S. Institute of Museum and Library Services (IMLS) grant funds). An interactive capacity building series on AI for up to 24 public library staff members. Recommended participants are library staff interested in gaining hands-on experience in AI technologies in topics of particular interest to public libraries.

Museum Grants for African American History and Culture (2026) is sponsored by Institute of Museum and Library Services (IMLS). This grant supports projects that strengthen the ability of small and mid-sized museums to serve their communities and preserve their collections. While not directly for literacy books, museums often have educational programs that incorporate literature and could use these funds to enhance such offerings related to African American history and culture.

Grants for Museums & Libraries (various programs) is sponsored by Institute of Museum and Library Services (IMLS). Grants for Museums and Libraries (various programs) is a suite of competitive grants from the Institute of Museum and Library Services (IMLS) that funds museums, libraries, tribal organizations, and related institutions across the United States.

Library Services and Technology Act (LSTA) - Grants to States Program is sponsored by Institute of Museum and Library Services (IMLS) / Pennsylvania Department of Education (PDE) Office of Commonwealth Libraries (OCL). The IMLS provides federal LSTA funding to states through its Grants to the States program. In Pennsylvania, the PDE's Office of Commonwealth Libraries (OCL) administers these funds to public, school, academic, and special libraries. The overarching purpose is to support and provide excellent and equitable library services to the people of Pennsylvania. Funds can be used for activities aligned with Pennsylvania's IMLS-approved five-year plan, which includes supporting local library activities and promoting literacy.

Library Services and Technology Act (LSTA) Grants to States is sponsored by Institute of Museum and Library Services (IMLS). LSTA Grants to States funds are distributed to state library administrative agencies, which then award sub-grants to public, school, academic, research, and special libraries. These funds support various initiatives, including increasing the use of technology in libraries, fostering better resource sharing, and enhancing access to information resources.

Save America’s Treasures (Collections) is sponsored by IMLS / National Park Service (Historic Preservation Fund). Save America's Treasures (Collections) is a grant from the National Park Service and IMLS, through the Historic Preservation Fund, that funds conservation of nationally significant collections held by museums, libraries, archives, and other collecting institutions.

Digital Humanities Advancement Grants is sponsored by National Endowment for the Humanities (NEH) and Institute of Museum and Library Services (IMLS). This program encourages innovations in the digital humanities. Grants are available for early-stage planning, development, and implementation, with applicants choosing a funding level appropriate to their project needs. Projects are strongly encouraged to be based on open-source and fully accessible software.

Summer Reading at New York Libraries is sponsored by New York State Library (through the Grants to States program from IMLS). An annual project with goals to improve literacy and academic performance by promoting reading, improve children's access to library materials and activities, and foster a love of reading in young people through public library programs and services.

Grants to States Program (Library Services and Technology Act - LSTA) is sponsored by Institute of Museum and Library Services (IMLS). The IMLS Grants to States program is the primary federal source of funding for libraries. In Tennessee, these grants are crucial for sustaining library operations and enabling a wide range of services, including technology infrastructure, resource development (books, periodicals, digital databases), and community programming, such as literacy initiatives. These funds are distributed to state library agencies, like the Tennessee State Library & Archives (TSLA), which then sub-grants or uses the funds to support local libraries.

Library Services and Technology Act (LSTA) Grants (Administered by IMLS through State Libraries) is sponsored by Institute of Museum and Library Services (IMLS). LSTA grants provide funds to State Library Administrative Agencies (SLAAs) to assist libraries and library-related agencies in developing programs and projects that enhance library services. These funds often support programs centered on early literacy development, grade-level reading, summer programs, and can be used to purchase Braille and talking books, homework, and research resources.

Library Services and Technology Act (LSTA) - Grants to States is sponsored by Institute of Museum and Library Services (IMLS) / Pennsylvania Department of Education, Office of Commonwealth Libraries. The LSTA Grants to States program provides federal funding to state library administrative agencies (SLAAs) to improve library services. In Pennsylvania, the Office of Commonwealth Libraries (OCL) administers these funds to support local and statewide programs for public, school, academic, and special libraries. The funds are used to enhance coordination among federal programs, promote continuous improvement in library services, facilitate access to resources, encourage resource sharing, promote literacy, education, and lifelong learning, and enable libraries to meet community needs.

Grants to State Library Administrative Agencies (LSTA) is sponsored by Institute of Museum and Library Services (IMLS). This program is the largest source of federal funding for library services in the U.S. Funding is distributed to State Library Administrative Agencies (SLAAs) based on a population-based formula. These funds can be used for statewide initiatives and services, and may also be distributed through competitive subawards to public, academic, research, school, or special libraries or consortia. The grants support various initiatives including promoting literacy, improving library services, and providing access to resources in underserved areas.

Small Business Innovation Research (SBIR) Program is sponsored by Various Federal Agencies (e.g., NIH, NSF, DOE, DOD, NASA, EPA, NOAA, USDA, DOI, HUD, EDA, ED, DOL, NEA, NEH, IMLS). The SBIR program is a highly competitive program that encourages small businesses to explore their technological potential and provides incentives to profit from commercialization. It reserves a specific percentage of federal R&D funds for small businesses, enabling them to compete with larger businesses. The program funds critical startup and development stages and encourages the commercialization of technology, products, or services. This can include innovative technologies within the creative industries with strong commercial potential.

Save America's Treasures is sponsored by Institute of Museum and Library Services (IMLS), National Park Service, National Endowment for the Arts, National Endowment for the Humanities. This grant program supports the preservation of nationally significant historic properties and collections, including artifacts, museum collections, documents, sculptures, and other works of art.

Library Services and Technology Act (LSTA) Grants is sponsored by Institute of Museum and Library Services (IMLS) (administered by California State Library). These federal funds, administered at the state level by the California State Library, assist local California libraries in providing programs and services, including early learning and literacy programs, summer reading initiatives, and support for tribal and rural communities. LSTA funding can be used for literacy learning, bookmobile services, and improving access to resources in underserved areas. This can include integrating AI tools into libraries for K-12 audiences.

Grants to State Library Administrative Agencies (under the Library Services and Technology Act) is sponsored by Institute of Museum and Library Services (IMLS). This program provides funds to State Library Administrative Agencies using a population-based formula. Texas uses these funds to support goals such as providing access to shared library resources, digital resources, and services that support literacy and educational attainment, especially early childhood and family literacy, workforce readiness, and lifelong learning. State libraries may use the appropriation to support statewide initiatives and services, and may distribute funds through sub-grant competitions or cooperative agreements to various types of libraries.

Library Services and Technology Act (LSTA) Grants to States Program is sponsored by Institute of Museum and Library Services (IMLS) (administered through Alaska State Library). The LSTA program authorizes state program grants to certified state library administrative agencies to promote literacy, education, and lifelong learning, including by building learning partnerships with school libraries and developing resources, capabilities, and programs to of…

IMLS Grant Funds for K-12 AI Literacy Projects is sponsored by Institute of Museum and Library Services (IMLS). This program supports museums, libraries, and related organizations in advancing AI literacy and technology-focused programming for the American public, particularly K-12 students. IMLS is committed to promoting federal AI priorities and championing lifelong learning through its grantmaking.

Library Services and Technology Act (LSTA) Project Grants is sponsored by Institute of Museum and Library Services (IMLS) / State Library of North Carolina. The Library Services and Technology Act (LSTA) Project Grants offer funding for public, academic, and community college libraries in North Carolina to enhance services and programs. Grants emphasize community engagement, equitable access to information, and sustainable practices. Libraries can apply for multi-year grants, fostering partnerships to improve service delivery and address local needs as outlined in the LSTA Five Year Plan.

LSTA Grants to States (Arizona State Library, Archives and Public Records subgrants) is sponsored by Institute of Museum and Library Services (IMLS). The Arizona State Library, Archives and Public Records administers funds from the Library Services and Technology Act (LSTA) to support library services in Arizona through statewide initiatives and subgrants.

21st Century Museum Professional (21MP) Program is sponsored by Institute of Museum and Library Services (IMLS). This grant program advances the growth and development of a diverse museum workforce by supporting projects that offer professional development, train and recruit future museum professionals, and identify and share effective practices in museum workforce education and training.

Library Services and Technology Act (LSTA) Grants is sponsored by Institute of Museum and Library Services (IMLS) through the Library of North Carolina. These grants support new or expanded library programs and services, including literacy initiatives, digital access, and other community needs. Funds are administered by the Library of North Carolina and aim to advance goals of Community Engagement, Expanding Access, and Responsive Organizations.

Save America's Treasures (Collections) is sponsored by National Park Service (NPS) in partnership with the Institute of Museum and Library Services (IMLS), National Endowment for the Arts (NEA), and National Endowment for the Humanities (NEH). This grant funds the conservation of nationally significant collections held by museums, libraries, archives, and other collecting institutions.

Library Services and Technology Act (LSTA) Grants to States Program is sponsored by Institute of Museum and Library Services (IMLS) / Colorado State Library (CSL). This federal program is the largest source of funding for America's public libraries, distributed to State Library Administrative Agencies like the Colorado State Library. Funds support statewide initiatives and can be distributed to local libraries for various services, including those that increase literacy, address underserved communities, and support early learning.

Library Services and Technology Act (LSTA) Grants (Massachusetts) is sponsored by Institute of Museum and Library Services (IMLS) / Massachusetts Board of Library Commissioners. LSTA Grants are provided by the State Library to assist libraries and library-related agencies in developing programs and projects that enhance library services. These grants support a wide variety of library initiatives, which can include literacy programs and the acquisition of reading materials. The MBLC specifically offers grants for preservation and conservation efforts through this program.

Grants to State Library Administrative Agencies (Grants to States Program) is sponsored by Institute of Museum and Library Services (IMLS). The Grants to States program is the largest source of federal funding support for library services in the U.S. Funding is distributed among the State Library Administrative Agencies (SLAAs) each year in all 50 states and District of Columbia, territories, and freely associated states. These funds can be used to support various initiatives including promoting literacy, improving library services, and providing access to resources.

Library Services and Technology Act (LSTA) Grants to States Program is sponsored by Institute of Museum and Library Services (IMLS) (administered by Wisconsin Department of Public Instruction). The LSTA Grants to States program is the largest source of federal funding for library services in the U. S. In Wisconsin, this program is implemented by the Department of Public Instruction's Division for Libraries and Technology.

Small Business Technology Transfer (STTR) Program is sponsored by Various Federal Agencies (e.g., NIH, NSF, DOE, DOD, NASA, EPA, NOAA, USDA, DOI, HUD, EDA, ED, DOL, NEA, NEH, IMLS). The STTR program expands funding opportunities in the federal innovation research and development arena, similar to SBIR, but with the added requirement of a formal collaboration with a research institution. It supports small businesses in research and development with the potential for commercialization, and can be relevant to creative entrepreneurs whose work involves research and development in new technologies or artistic methods.

Grants to States (Library Services and Technology Act - LSTA) is sponsored by Institute of Museum and Library Services (IMLS). This program provides federal LSTA funding to states through its Grants to the States program. State Library Administrative Agencies then administer these funds to support local and statewide programs for public, school, academic, and special libraries, including those focused on literacy. These funds can support various library services, including those focused on literacy, making it highly relevant for a government organization focused on literacy books.

Library Services and Technology Act (LSTA) Grants (State-Administered Programs) is sponsored by Maryland State Library Agency (administered by IMLS). The Maryland State Library Agency uses Library Services and Technology Act (LSTA) funds to support various library programs, including those for lifelong learning, youth services, digital learning, literacy, and access. This includes grants for literacy programs and collection development for library systems serving rural communities. These competitive grants support locally developed initiatives such as improving reading skills, bolstering workforce development efforts, developing strategic plans, and providing access to mobile libraries.

Library Services and Technology Act Local and Collaborative Competitive Grant is sponsored by California State Library (administered with federal IMLS funds). These competitive grants help California's libraries respond to local needs, align services with community aspirations, support experimentation and research, and provide training in grant writing and management. The program emphasizes projects focusing on underserved and vulnerable populations, sustainability, and workforce development.

National Leadership Grants for Libraries (2024) is sponsored by Institute of Museum and Library Services (IMLS). The National Leadership Grants for Libraries program funds high-impact projects that address critical, field-wide needs in libraries and archives. This includes strengthening library and archival services for the American public and advancing professional practice. Projects should aim to create broadly useful outcomes such as new models, practical tools, research results, and improved services. One major goal is strengthening the workforce and institutional capacity to meet the public's information and education needs, which can include training approaches, competency development, and organizational improvements. Another goal is expanding the ability of libraries to lead and contribute to community well-being and civic engagement, supporting initiatives that help communities connect, participate, and thrive. The program also prioritizes projects that broaden access to information and collections and promote effective use of those resources, with a strong emphasis on collaboration.

Save America's Treasures (Collections) is sponsored by National Park Service (in partnership with IMLS, NEA, NEH). This Historic Preservation Fund grant program supports museums, libraries, archives, and all other collecting institutions in addressing conservation needs of nationally significant collections, including physical conservation, care, and collections management. Collections include artifacts, museum collections, documents, sculptures, and other works of art of national significance.

Library Services and Technology Act (LSTA) Grants to State Library Administrative Agencies is sponsored by Institute of Museum and Library Services (IMLS). The Federal Library Services and Technology Act (LSTA) provides funds to state libraries, including the State Library of Louisiana, using a population-based formula. These funds primarily support statewide library initiatives and services such as literacy and reading programs, including the Summer Reading Program, developing skills of library staff, statewide access to online databases, and interlibrary loan networks.

Library Services and Technology Act (LSTA) Grant is sponsored by Institute of Museum and Library Services (IMLS) through the Library of Virginia. This federal program provides funding to State Library Administrative Agencies, like the Library of Virginia, to support various library services, including reading programs, early learning and literacy initiatives, and access to digital resources. Funds can be used for projects that promote continuous improvement in library services and facilitate access to resources for an educated and informed citizenry. Eligible applicants are Virginia public libraries.

Library Services and Technology Act (LSTA) - Grants to States Program (Virginia) is sponsored by Institute of Museum and Library Services (IMLS) through the Library of Virginia. This federal program provides funding to the Library of Virginia to support various library services, including reading programs, early learning and literacy initiatives, and access to digital resources. These funds are then distributed to public and school libraries within the state.

Library Services and Technology Act (LSTA) – Grants to States (New Jersey) is sponsored by Institute of Museum and Library Services (IMLS) through the New Jersey State Library (NJSL). This program offers awards to eligible organizations in New Jersey to address literacy needs, utilizing federal LSTA funding. These grants aim to promote literacy, education, and lifelong learning, enabling libraries to develop services that meet community needs. Funds can be used for literacy books and other resources.

Community Catalyst Initiative is sponsored by Institute of Museum and Library Services (IMLS). This initiative seeks to inspire and challenge museums, libraries, and their partners to transform how they collaborate with their communities. It aims to increase capacity in community engagement, build upon existing findings, and support the adoption of practices in community development. This can include leveraging unique relationships, knowledge, networks, and spaces of museums and libraries to encourage meaningful collaborations with local non-profit and community development organizations.

Save America's Treasures Grants is sponsored by U.S. National Park Service (NPS) and Institute of Museum and Library Services (IMLS). This program provides grants for preservation projects for nationally significant properties listed in the National Register of Historic Places or designated as National Historic Landmarks, and for projects involving collections (artifacts, museum collections, documents, sculptu…

National Leadership Grants - Libraries (LG-256616-OLS-24) is sponsored by Institute of Museum and Library Services (IMLS). The University of Virginia Library, in partnership with the Institute for the Study of Knowledge Management in Education, will develop a community web portal focused on harnessing generative AI technologies to foster the creation and adaptation of open educational resources (OER…

Library Services and Technology Act (LSTA) Grant (Virginia) is sponsored by Institute of Museum and Library Services (IMLS). The LSTA program provides grants to state library administrative agencies to expand services for learning and access to information, improve coordination among libraries, provide professional development, and target library services to underserved populations, including those wi…

Library Services and Technology Act (LSTA) Grants to States Program is sponsored by Institute of Museum and Library Services (IMLS). The LSTA Grants to States Program is the largest source of federal funding for America's public libraries, distributed to State Library Administrative Agencies (SLAAs) based on a population-based formula. The Colorado State Library receives and administers these funds, which support statewide initiatives and can be distributed to local libraries for various services, including those that increase literacy.

Library Services and Technology Act (LSTA) - Grants to States is sponsored by Institute of Museum and Library Services (IMLS) / Tennessee State Library and Archives (TSLA). The Tennessee State Library and Archives uses federal LSTA funds to support statewide initiatives and competitive grant programs for libraries. Priorities include expanding services for learning and access to information, establishing electronic linkages among libraries, providing professional development, developing partnerships, and targeting library services to diverse populations, including those with limited functional literacy. Funds are used to improve library services, increase the capacity of Tennessee libraries, and provide online access to resources.

Grants to State Library Administrative Agencies (LS-259181-OLS-25) is sponsored by Institute of Museum and Library Services (IMLS). The Library of Michigan uses these funds to support its Five-Year Plan for FY 2023-2027, focusing on increasing access to collection resources, staff training for library programming, literacy needs, digital equity, and improving local history and special collections.

Library Services and Technology Act (LSTA) Grants is sponsored by Institute of Museum and Library Services (IMLS) / Illinois State Library. LSTA funds, administered by the Illinois State Library, support and expand library services in various library agencies, including academic libraries, across Illinois. Priorities include resource sharing, free delivery of library materials, and library workforce education.

Library Services and Technology Act (LSTA) Grants to States Program (New York State Library) is sponsored by Institute of Museum and Library Services (IMLS). The LSTA program provides federal funds to state library agencies based on population. The New York State Library receives $8.1 million annually to support New York's 7,000 libraries, 72 library systems, and the NYS Library itself. These funds are used to support early literacy and adult literacy programs, access to high-quality electronic resources, and employment information services.

LSTA EZ Grants & Project Grants is sponsored by Institute of Museum and Library Services (IMLS) / Library of North Carolina (a division of the N.C. Department of Natural and Cultural Resources). The Library Services and Technology Act (LSTA) grants provide competitive funding to North Carolina libraries to enhance their services and address community needs. These federal funds, administered by the Library of North Carolina, support projects that align with the state's strategic goals for community engagement, expanding access, and responsive organizations. This includes initiatives for early literacy, digital connectivity and skills, and access to resources.

Workforce Development Grants is a grant from the Institute of Museum and Library Services (IMLS) through the Kentucky Department for Libraries and Archives (KDLA) that funds workforce development and digital literacy programs in Kentucky public libraries. Administered through the Library Services and Technology Act (LSTA) Grants to States program, KDLA distributes ,723,227 annually to support statewide initiatives and special projects. Eligible applicants include Kentucky public libraries and organizations partnering with libraries for workforce and digital literacy services. The program encourages the blending of local, state, and federal resources to build and enhance library services that strengthen Kentucky's 120 public libraries and their communities.

Small Business Innovation Research (SBIR) Program is sponsored by Various Federal Agencies (e.g., SBA, NSF, NIH, DOE, DOD, NASA, NIST, NOAA, USDA, EDA, EPA, HUD, DARPA, IMLS, NEA, NEH). The SBIR program is a highly competitive program that encourages small businesses to explore their technological potential and provides the incentive to profit from its commercialization. It funds research and development (R&D) that has the potential for commercialization.

Small Business Technology Transfer (STTR) Program is sponsored by Various Federal Agencies (e.g., SBA, NSF, NIH, DOE, DOD, NASA, NIST, NOAA, USDA, EDA, EPA, HUD, DARPA, IMLS, NEA, NEH). The STTR program expands funding opportunities in the federal innovation research and development arena. It requires a formal collaboration between a small business and a research institution to develop innovative technologies.

Library Services and Technology Act (LSTA) Grants to States is the largest source of federal funding for library services in the U.S., distributed by the Institute of Museum and Library Services (IMLS) to State Library Administrative Agencies. In Ohio, the program is administered by the State Library of Ohio. Ohio received $5,448,084 in FY 2024 federal funds, which supports statewide library initiatives and competitive subgrants to public, academic, research, school, and special libraries. Funded projects include electronic database access, computer instruction, summer reading programs, digitization, e-book access, bookmobile service, and outreach to underserved populations. Eligible applicants are libraries in Ohio.

Celebrating Ohio Book Awards & Authors (COBAA) Grant is sponsored by State Library of Ohio (funded by IMLS LSTA). This grant provides federal funds to Ohio libraries to support collection development initiatives with a focus on books and authors pertaining to Ohio. Funds are to be used to purchase titles from a prescribed list to bolster library bookshelves.

Library Services and Technology Act (LSTA) – Grants to States is sponsored by New Jersey State Library (NJSL) / Institute of Museum and Library Services (IMLS). This federal grant program, administered by the New Jersey State Library, provides funding to eligible public libraries and library consortia in New Jersey to address literacy needs. Funds are distributed to State Library Administrative Agencies to support statewide initiatives and provide local support through subgrants or cooperative agreements.