Idaho Lottery Bucks for Books Award Program
The Idaho Lottery Bucks for Books Award Program helps Idaho elementary school libraries buy new, age-appropriate books to boost student literacy, managed by the Idaho Commission for Libraries.
Funder: Idaho Commission for Libraries
Due Dates: August 24, 2026 (Application opens) | September 24, 2026 (Submission deadline) | May 1, 2027 (Final report due)
Funding Amounts: $1,000–$3,000 per award (in $1,000 increments); total annual pool ~$50,000–$71,000
Summary: Supports Idaho elementary school libraries in purchasing high-quality, age-appropriate books to improve student literacy.
Key Information: Only schools that have not previously received a Bucks for Books award and are not current Mini-Grant recipients are eligible.
Description
The Idaho Lottery Bucks for Books Award Program is a partnership between the Idaho Commission for Libraries and the Idaho Lottery Commission, focused on addressing the need for quality, age-appropriate books in Idaho’s elementary school libraries. Many schools face limited budgets, and a significant portion of Idaho students lack access to books at home. This grant helps eligible schools expand their library collections, directly supporting literacy development and reading proficiency among K-6 students.
