Digital Literacy and Access
Forecasted
The California State Library's Digital Literacy and Access grant funds library-led programs advancing broadband access and digital literacy through technology, training, and outreach.
Funder: California State Library
Due Dates (Anticipated): June 2027 (Full application / submission deadline, projected)
Funding Amounts: $5,000–$20,000 per project; total pool approx. $250,000; project period typically 10 months
Summary: Supports California public libraries and supporting nonprofits to expand broadband access and digital literacy through training, technology, and outreach.
Key Information: This is a forecasted opportunity—dates are projected and subject to change.
Description
This grant program, administered by the California State Library and funded through the Library Services and Technology Act (LSTA), aims to help California public libraries and their nonprofit partners improve high-speed broadband access and digital literacy in their communities. Supported activities include digital navigation services, digital literacy training, AI and internet safety classes, and related outreach. Funding can be used for staff, equipment (laptops, tablets, projectors), professional development, community workshops, and program evaluation. The initiative is designed to bridge the digital divide by enabling libraries to offer essential digital resources and skills to underserved populations, aligned with California’s LSTA Five-Year Investment Plan.
