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ActiveMaryland State Library Agency · 2026

Maryland State Library Agency LSTA Grants (State-Administered Programs)

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Agency: Maryland State Library Agency
Funding: Varies
Deadline: Check Source
Status: Active
Eligibility: Maryland public libraries and potentially other organizations partnering with libraries for literacy initiatives. Specific eligibility details would be on the official program notices.

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Maryland State Library Agency LSTA Grants (State-Administered Programs) is sponsored by Maryland State Library Agency. This opportunity supports mission-aligned projects and measurable outcomes.

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Maryland State Library Agency Accessibility Information County Library Capital Grants The Maryland State Library Agency (MSLA) County Library Capital Grant Program provides $7. 5 million annually for the renovation, expansion and construction of public library facilities.

Since the program was launched in 2008, public libraries have received more than $122 million in State funds, spurring approximately $400 million in matching funds. The current browser does not support Web pages that contain the IFRAME element. To use this Web Part, you must use a browser that supports this element, such as Internet Explorer 7.

0 or later. Capital Grant Funding (2008-2027) Allegany County $6,201,300 LaVale, South Cumberland, Westernport https://www. alleganycountylibrary.

info/ Anne Arundel County $7,028,252 Michael E. Busch Annapolis Library, Riviera Beach, Broadneck, Severna Park, Odenton, Glen Burnie https://www. aacpl.

net/ Baltimore City $8,107,118 Park Heights, Forest Park, Hampden, Waverly https://www. prattlibrary. org/ Baltimore County $7,049,248 Catonsville, North Point, Randallstown, Reisterstown, Perry Hall, Sollers Point https://www.

bcpl. info/ Calvert County $5,654,000 Twin Beaches https://calvertlibrary. info/ Caroline County $1,624,550 Denton, Federalsburg https://www.

carolib. org/ Carroll County $3,513,000 Westminster, Eldersburg, North Carroll, Mt. Airy https://library.

carr. org/ Cecil County $6,922,574 North East, Elkton, Perryville https://www. cecilcountylibrary.

org/ Charles County $1,841,000 Waldorf West, PD Brown Memorial Branch, La Plata https://ccplonline. org/ Dorchester County $293,100 Cambridge https://www. dorchesterlibrary.

org/ Frederick County $9,762,064 Middletown, Myersville, Walkersville, Brunswick, C. Burr Artz, West Frederick https://www. fcpl.

org/ Garrett County $4,284,000 Friendsville https://www. relib. net/ Harford County $2,468,500 Havre de Grace, Churchville, Whiteford, Bel Air, Edgewood, Aberdeen, Abingdon https://www.

hcplonline. org/ Howard County $5,432,735 Charles E. Miller Branch and Historical Center, Elkridge, Central, East Columbia https://www.

hclibrary. org/ Kent County $926,000 Chestertown https://www. kentcountylibrary.

org/ Montgomery County $12,278,026 Clarksburg, Wheaton, Silver Spring, Gaithersburg, Damascus, Long Branch, Davis, Praisner, Little Falls, Quince Orchard, Twin Brook, Kensington Park, Bethesda, White Oak https://www. montgomerycountymd. gov/library/ Prince George's County $4,812,306 Baden, Bowie, Beltsville, Greenbelt, Largo-Kettering, Spauldings https://www.

pgcmls. info/ Queen Anne's County $3,955,000 Kent Island https://www. qaclibrary.

org/ Somerset County $5,472,907 Crisfield, Princess Anne https://www. somelibrary. org/ St.

Mary's County $1,591,000 Leonardtown https://www. stmalib. org/ Talbot County $4,403,000 Easton, St.

Michaels https://www. tcfl. org/ Washington County $5,273,161 Hagerstown, Hancock, Boonsboro, Williamsport https://www.

washcolibrary. org/ Wicomico County $6,904,483 Salisbury, Pittsville https://www. wicomicolibrary.

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These new public libraries include Anne Arundel (Annapolis, Riviera Beach), Baltimore (Perry Hall & Sollers Point), Calvert (Twin Beaches), Cecil (Northeast), Charles (Waldorf West), Frederick (Brunswick, Middletown, Myersville & Walkersville), Harford (Havre de Grace), Howard (Miller), Montgomery (Silver Spring, Wheaton), St.

Mary's (Leonardtown), Somerset (Crisfield), Washington (Boonsboro & Hancock) and Worcester (Berlin & Ocean City) counties. Two additional projects are nearing completion in Garrett (Friendsville) and Worcester (Pocomoke) counties.

LSTA (Library Services and Technology Act) Every year, the Maryland State Library Agency (MSLA) grants almost $2 million of LSTA funds from the Institute of Museum and Library Services (IMLS) Grants to States program to public libraries. These Federal funds support staff development, innovative pilot projects, and preparedness by funding strategic and facility master plans.

The Public Library and State Networking Branch (PLSNB) staff act as grant liaisons to public libraries receiving LSTA funds through sub-grants. Learn more about Maryland public library grants and funds . We're available on the following channels.

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Eligibility Requirements

Maryland public libraries and potentially other organizations partnering with libraries for literacy initiatives. Specific eligibility details would be on the official program notices.

Frequently Asked Questions

Who can apply for Maryland State Library Agency LSTA Grants (State-Administered Programs)?

According to the current listing, eligibility includes: Maryland public libraries and potentially other organizations partnering with libraries for literacy initiatives. Specific eligibility details would be on the official program notices. Confirm the full requirements in the official notice before applying.

Who funds Maryland State Library Agency LSTA Grants (State-Administered Programs)?

Maryland State Library Agency LSTA Grants (State-Administered Programs) is funded by Maryland State Library Agency. Verify program details on the funder's official page before applying.

Which states are eligible for Maryland State Library Agency LSTA Grants (State-Administered Programs)?

This opportunity targets applicants in Maryland. If your organization operates elsewhere, check the official notice for location requirements.

How do I apply for Maryland State Library Agency LSTA Grants (State-Administered Programs)?

Start from the official opportunity page linked in this listing — it carries the sponsor's submission instructions.

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Quick Facts

Agency

Maryland State Library Agency

Funding

Varies

Deadline

Check Source

Status

Active

Eligibility

Maryland public libraries and potentially other organizations partnering with libraries for literacy initiatives. Specific eligibility details would be on the official program notices.