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State Grants to Libraries is sponsored by Colorado State Library. The Colorado State Library offers funding to eligible academic, public, and school libraries to obtain educational resources they would otherwise be unable to afford. The purpose of these funds is to support efforts to improve literacy and learning.
Eligible uses include books, periodicals, audiovisual materials, and electronic information resources.
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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
According to the current listing, eligibility includes: Eligible academic, public, and school libraries in Colorado (one grant awarded per library jurisdiction, academic institution, or school district). Must be publicly supported, participate in interlibrary sharing, and have existing local and/or state funding. Confirm the full requirements in the official notice before applying.
The current listing shows approximately $3 million total available for 2026-2027. Verify award ceilings, matching requirements, and allowable costs in the official notice.
Applications for State Grants to Libraries are due September 15, 2026. Build your timeline backwards from this date to cover registrations, approvals, and final submission checks.
State Grants to Libraries is funded by Colorado State Library. Verify program details on the funder's official page before applying.
This opportunity targets applicants in Colorado. If your organization operates elsewhere, check the official notice for location requirements.
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