FY2027 Collection Development
The FY2027 Collection Development grant from APLS funds Alabama libraries to update and expand collections, supporting literacy, lifelong learning, and community needs in alignment with LSTA priorities.
Funder: Alabama Public Library Service (APLS)
Due Dates: September 18, 2026
Funding Amounts: Up to $20,000 (general) or $10,000 (small libraries, population ≤10,000); no local match required for FY2027.
Summary: Supports Alabama public libraries in developing, expanding, or updating their collections in alignment with LSTA priorities.
Key Information: Applications require both email and mailed submission by the deadline; incomplete or late applications will not be funded.
Description
This grant opportunity, administered by the Alabama Public Library Service (APLS) under the Library Services and Technology Act (LSTA), provides funding for Alabama public libraries to enhance their collections. The program aims to ensure libraries can address community needs, promote literacy, and support lifelong learning by developing or updating materials and resources. Projects must align with statewide priorities and federal LSTA guidelines, and applicants must follow all APLS procedural requirements.
