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Deadline was March 12, 2025 and page status shows GRANT NOT FUNDED and closed. Stored deadline is null.
"Sustainable California Libraries" is currently closed and not accepting applications.
Sustainable California Libraries is sponsored by California State Library. This grant program funds climate and sustainability-related community-driven programming for adults and intergenerational groups. While the primary focus is sustainability, libraries are positioned to provide trusted information and programming, which can include educational materials and resources.
Special consideration is given to libraries in hardship or rural areas.
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2025-2026 Sustainable California Libraries - California Grants Portal The California State Library’s LSTA grant opportunities: Support improvement, innovation, and experimentation in library services; Build capacity among the California library community in grant-writing and grant management; and Help California’s local libraries develop services that effectively respond to community needs and align with community aspirations.
The Sustainable California Libraries grant program funds climate and sustainability related community-driven programming for adults and intergenerational groups. The initiative also fosters connections between California library workers supporting climate resilience in communities. The purpose of these grants is to fund services, programming, and educational opportunities focused on sustainability and climate resilience.
About 8 in 10 California adults say climate change is a top concern or one of several important concerns for them personally. As community hubs that provide trusted information about climate change and resilience, effectively connect with community-based organizations, and provide relevant programming for all ages, libraries are uniquely positioned to support climate resilience.
The purpose of the Sustainable California Libraries grants is to fund services, programming, and educational opportunities focused on sustainability and climate resilience. Projects should demonstrate an understanding of community needs, aspirations, and assets. Public programming, outreach, and at least one project partner or community connection is required.
This award opportunity is open to Public Libraries in California. This opportunity is open to Public Libraries within the State of California. Matching Funding Requirement: Applicants are encouraged to provide a local match in the form of a cash match and/or in-kind contribution.
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The funding source allocated to fund the grant. It may be either State or Federal (or a combination of both), and be tied to a specific piece of legislation, a proposition, or a bond number. The Museum and Library Services Act of 2010 governs the support and development of museums and libraries nationally.
Each year, the California State Library receives a LSTA grant from the IMLS to support the development of California libraries. The manner in which the grant funding will be delivered to the awardee. Funding methods include reimbursements (where the recipient spends out-of-pocket and is reimbursed by the grantor) and advances (where the recipient spends received grant funds directly).
For awards receiving funding over $20,000, a typical payment schedule is: 45 percent of award amount upon the awardee’s acceptance and execution of the agreement, and the State Library’s receipt and approval of a complete claim form. 45 percent of award amount following the State Library’s review and approval of the awardee’s first quarterly report. 10 percent of award amount following the submission of approved final reports.
State agencies/departments recommend you read the full grant guidelines before applying. For questions about this grant, contact: LSTA Coordinator, 1-916-323-9843, LSTAGrants@library. ca.
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According to the current listing, eligibility includes: Public Libraries in California. Applicants are encouraged to provide a local match in the form of a cash match and/or in-kind contribution. Public programming, outreach, and at least one project partner or community connection is required. Confirm the full requirements in the official notice before applying.
The published deadline was April 15, 2026, which has passed. Check the official notice for any future application windows before investing time in a proposal.
Sustainable California Libraries is funded by California State Library. Verify program details on the funder's official page before applying.
This opportunity targets applicants in California. If your organization operates elsewhere, check the official notice for location requirements.
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