Library Access
Forecasted
Library Access, funded by the Pennsylvania Office of Commonwealth Libraries, supports statewide projects to expand and enhance library resource sharing and digital access across Pennsylvania.
Funder: Pennsylvania Office of Commonwealth Libraries
Due Dates (Anticipated): April 2027 (application deadline; projected based on July 1 project start date)
Funding Amounts: No set maximum; awards vary by project scope. Multi-year renewals possible (up to 5 years total, subject to performance and funding).
Summary: Supports statewide initiatives that expand access to library resources, resource sharing, and digital services across Pennsylvania libraries.
Key Information: Competitive; only library-focused nonprofits with statewide service capacity are eligible.
Description
This opportunity, administered by the Pennsylvania Office of Commonwealth Libraries, funds statewide projects to improve access, sharing, and delivery of library resources for all Pennsylvanians. Funding may support interlibrary delivery, electronic resource networks like POWER Library, the Access Pennsylvania Database, and other collaborative solutions that enhance the infrastructure and reach of Pennsylvania’s library services. The grant aims to ensure equitable, efficient, and innovative library access across public, academic, school, and special libraries throughout the Commonwealth.
