Explore Grants
Explore Grants from the Massachusetts Board of Library Commissioners fund foundational library projects that enhance services, collections, and programs in line with the LSTA long range plan.
Funder: Massachusetts Board of Library Commissioners
Due Dates (Anticipated): March 2027 (Full application deadline, projected)
Funding Amounts: Typical award supports foundational library projects; specific amounts vary by project and annual allocation.
Summary: Supports Massachusetts libraries in undertaking foundational activities to improve services, collections, and programs aligned with the LSTA long range plan.
Key Information: Only libraries certified for State Aid and members in good standing of the Massachusetts Library System are eligible.
Description
Explore Grants provide Massachusetts libraries with funding to initiate foundational projects that address current needs in services, collections, and programs. The grant aims to help libraries take essential first steps toward improvement, fostering innovation and responsiveness to evolving community demands. Funded activities must align with the Massachusetts Board of Library Commissioners' Library Services and Technology Act (LSTA) long range plan. Projects can include, but are not limited to, pilot programs, needs assessments, planning activities, and development of new service models that address community needs.
