Library Enhancement Grant
The Library Enhancement Grant from the Idaho Commission for Libraries funds Idaho libraries to develop educational projects and expand services that address community needs.
Funder: Idaho Commission for Libraries
Due Dates: October 31, 2026 (Submission Close Date)
Funding Amounts: $500–$3,000 per award; no matching or indirect cost required; grant period: Dec 2026–May 2027
Summary: Supports Idaho public, tribal, and special libraries in developing educational projects and expanding services to address community needs.
Key Information: Application opens October 1, 2026; required orientation webinar must be completed before applying.
Description
This grant, administered by the Idaho Commission for Libraries (ICfL) and funded by the Institute of Museum and Library Services (IMLS), is designed to help public, tribal, and special libraries in Idaho enhance their capacity to deliver accessible and relevant services, programs, and collections. The program specifically supports projects that include a meaningful educational component and align with the Idaho LSTA Five-Year State Plan. Funding is intended to empower libraries to implement initiatives that address identified community needs and would otherwise be difficult to fund within existing budgets, fostering innovation and expanded community engagement.
