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Application opens July 23, 2025; applications due September 15, 2025 at 4:00 PM via GAINS system; grant performance period July 1, 2025 – June 30, 2026.
State Grants to Libraries (Colorado) is sponsored by Colorado State Library (CSL). The Colorado State Library administers the State Grants to Libraries, which is open to all eligible libraries on a yearly basis to fund library materials.
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State Grants to Libraries - Colorado Department of Education search-form#clearSearch'> CDE Blank Default Post - When There Are No Closures or Notices search-form#clearSearch'> State Grants to Libraries In the 2025 legislative session, the Colorado Legislature appropriated nearly $3 million in the state's budget to fund the State Grants to Libraries Act.
The funds will be available to eligible publicly funded school, public and academic libraries to fund grants for library materials as defined in the statute (see CRS 24-90-401 ). The purpose of the funds is for educational materials in libraries that support efforts to improve literacy and learning.
Final Funding Allocation for 2025-2026 The Colorado State Library is pleased to announce that 313 libraries will be receiving State Grants to Libraries for 2025-2026! The Colorado Legislature appropriated nearly $3 million in grant funds because of the continued impact they provide to the communities the libraries serve.
Final funding amounts for 2025-2026 (PDF) are available here (one grant awarded per library jurisdiction, academic institution, or school district).
July 23, 2025: Application opens in GAINS September 15, 2025: Applications due by 4:00 PM in GAINS October 2025: Final award amounts announced July 1, 2025 to June 30, 2026: grant performance period May 1, 2026: Final expenditure report (FER) available for those done requesting funds July 15, 2026: Last day to request funds September 30, 2026: FER due Instructions in GAINS Support and Training section below FY25-26 State Grants to Libraries Allocation : Fast Fact from the Library Research Service (LRS) of where the 2025-2026 State Grants to Libraries were distributed, funding 313 grants to academic, public, school, and state-run institutional libraries across the state.
FY24-25 State Grants to Libraries Close Out Survey Results : In 2024-2025, $3 million was distributed to 316 public, school, academic, and institutional libraries. This Fast Fact from LRS shows how that money was used, some benefits of the funding, and how grantees said the funding helped them. For printer-friendly versions, email Melissa Carlson, carlson_m@cde.
state. co. us Funding Allocation Charts GAINS Support and Training 2025-2026 Final Funding Allocation (PDF) Previous grant year recipients (one grant per main library jurisdiction or school district) and allocation amounts.
State Grants to Libraries application training for GAINS Slides on how to access GAINS and complete application (PDF) Webinar walk-thru of application process Visit the Application and Eligibility page for more information. Revising funding applications Instructions on how to request State Grants to Libraries funds in GAINS (Word) Fund request video recording See the Requesting Funds page for more information.
Final Expenditure Report (FER) instructions for State Grants to Libraries (PDF) See Reporting section of FAQs page for more information. Grants Administration Implementation and Navigation System (GAINS) Additional support for GAINS Application system questions: email GAINS@cde. state.
co. us Office Hours for the System: every Tuesday from 12:30 to 1:00 pm, hosted by CDE's GAINS team. Register for Office Hours Eligible Purchases Checklist - Wondering whether you can purchase an item with this funding?
Review this checklist of what are eligible purchases, and what are not. Databases, E-books, and other subscriptions - special Colorado Library Consortium (CLiC) pricing for vendors that offer online tools and other resources for research. Melissa Carlson , Program Manager carlson_m@cde.
state. co. us For assistance with GAINS: email GAINS@cde.
state. co. us Fiscal contact: Anissa El Bialy, el-bialy_a@cde.
state. co. us , Grants Fiscal Analyst, Grants Fiscal Management Unit Colorado Department of Education General Inquiries - Contact CDE
Based on current listing details, eligibility includes: Publicly funded school, public, and academic libraries in Colorado are eligible. One grant per library jurisdiction, academic institution, or school district. Applicants should confirm final requirements in the official notice before submission.
Current published award information indicates Nearly $3 million total for the 2025-2026 cycle Always verify allowable costs, matching requirements, and funding caps directly in the sponsor documentation.
The current target date is September 15, 2025. Build your timeline backwards from this date to cover registrations, approvals, attachments, and final submission checks.
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Requirements vary by sponsor, but typically include a project narrative, budget justification, organizational capability statement, and key personnel CVs. Check the official notice for the complete list of required attachments.
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Note: Each funding opportunity description is a synopsis of information in the Federal Register application notice. For specific information about eligibility, please see the official application notice. The official version of this document is the document published in the Federal Register. Free Internet access to the official edition of the Federal Register and the Code of Federal Regulations is available on GPO Access at: http://www.access.gpo.gov/nara/index.html. Please review the official application notice for pre-application and application requirements, application submission information, performance measures, priorities and program contact information. Purpose of Program: The purpose of this program is to stimulate technological innovation in the private sector, strengthen the role of small business in meeting Federal research or research and development (R/R&D) needs, increase the commercial application of the U.S. Department of Education (Department) supported research results, and improve the return on investment from federally funded research for economic and social benefits to the Nation. Catalog of Federal Domestic Assistance (CFDA) Number: 84.133S-1. If you choose to submit your application electronically, you must use the Governmentwide Grants.gov Apply site at http://www.Grants.gov. Through this site, you will be able to download a copy of the application package, complete it offline, and then upload and submit your application. You may not e-mail an electronic copy of a grant application to us. You may access the electronic grant application for the SBIR Program at: http://www.Grants.gov. You must search for the downloadable application package for this competition by the CFDA number. Do not include the CFDA number's alpha suffix in your search (e.g. , search for 84.133, not 84.133S). The telephone number for the Grants.gov Helpdesk is 1-800-518-4726 or e-mail: support@grants.gov. Funding Opportunity Number: ED-GRANTS-090908-001. Assistance Listing: 84.133. Funding Instrument: G. Category: ED. Award Amount: Up to $75K per award.
The National Leadership Grants for Libraries Program (NLG-L) supports projects that address critical needs of the library and archives fields and have the potential to advance practice and strengthen library and archival services for the American public. Successful proposals will generate results such as new models, tools, research findings, services, practices, and/or alliances that can be widely used, adapted, scaled, or replicated to extend and leverage the benefits of federal investment. Applications to IMLS should both advance knowledge and understanding and ensure that the federal investment made generates benefits to society. Specifically, the goals for this program are to generate projects of far-reaching impact that: • Build the workforce and institutional capacity for managing the national information infrastructure and serving the information and education needs of the public. • Build the capacity of libraries and archives to lead and contribute to efforts that improve community well-being and strengthen civic engagement. • Improve the ability of libraries and archives to provide broad access to and use of information and collections with emphasis on collaboration to avoid duplication and maximize reach. • Strengthen the ability of libraries to provide services to affected communities in the event of an emergency or disaster. • Strengthen the ability of libraries, archives, and museums to work collaboratively for the benefit of the communities they serve. Throughout its work, IMLS places importance on diversity, equity, and inclusion. This may be reflected in an IMLS-funded project in a wide range of ways, including efforts to serve individuals of diverse geographic, cultural, and socioeconomic backgrounds; individuals with disabilities; individuals with limited functional literacy or information skills; individuals having difficulty using a library or museum; and underserved urban and rural communities, including children from families with incomes below the poverty line. Application Process: The application process for the NLG-L program has two phases; applicants must begin by applying for Phase I. For Phase I, all applicants must submit Preliminary Proposals by the September 20th deadline listed for this Notice of Funding Opportunity. For Phase II, only selected applicants will be invited to submit Full Proposals, and only those Invited Full Proposals will be considered for funding. Invited Full Proposals will be due March 20, 2024. Funding Opportunity Number: NLG-LIBRARIES-FY24. Assistance Listing: 45.312. Funding Instrument: G. Category: AR,HU. Award Amount: $50K – $1M per award.
The California Department of Education (CDE) Early Education Division is making approximately .7 million available to expand California State Preschool Program (CSPP) services statewide, appropriated under the 2021 Budget Act. Eligible applicants are local educational agencies (LEAs), including school districts, county offices of education, community college districts, and direct-funded charter schools—both current CSPP contractors and new applicants. Funding supports full-day/full-year or part-day/part-year preschool services for income-eligible children beginning in FY 2024–25. Awards are allocated by county based on Local Planning Council priority areas and application scores, with redistribution provisions if county allocations are underutilized.