Library Enhancement Grant
Forecasted
Library Enhancement Grant supports Idaho libraries’ educational programs, services, and collections that address demonstrated community needs, expand access, and strengthen learning opportunities.
Funder: Idaho Commission for Libraries
Due Dates (Anticipated): October 2027 (Application deadline)
Funding Amounts: $500–$3,000 per award, requested in $500 increments; no matching funds required
Summary: Supports Idaho libraries’ educational projects that address demonstrated community needs through accessible services, programs, and collections.
Key Information: Applicants must view the required orientation webinar and secure director or board approval before submitting.
Description
The Idaho Commission for Libraries’ Library Enhancement Grant supports public, tribal, and special libraries in Idaho in addressing identified community needs. Projects must identify a specific target audience, demonstrate its needs, and provide activities or services designed to meet those needs. Every project must include a meaningful educational component that supports learning and align with at least one goal of Idaho’s LSTA Five-Year State Plan.
The program aims to expand access to library services, create opportunities to reach community members, and strengthen libraries’ capacity to serve their communities. Funding supplements local resources for project needs that would otherwise be difficult to meet within existing budgets, rather than replacing committed local funding. Federal support comes from the Institute of Museum and Library Services through the Library Services and Technology Act.
