LSTA Grants: Inspire Grants
Forecasted
Supports ambitious, innovative Massachusetts library projects with significant staff and community partner involvement, fostering creative initiatives over up to two years.
Funder: Massachusetts Board of Library Commissioners
Due Dates (Anticipated): October 2026 (Full application deadline, projected)
Funding Amounts: $15,000–$50,000 per project; funding supports projects up to two years in duration.
Summary: Supports ambitious, innovative library projects requiring significant staff and community partner involvement, with larger budgets and extended timelines.
Key Information: Forecasted opportunity—dates and details may change; check the program page for updates.
Description
This opportunity supports ambitious and innovative library projects in Massachusetts that are complex, require substantial staff commitment, and involve extensive collaboration with community partners. Projects funded under this program are designed to foster creative, impactful initiatives that may require larger funding amounts and extended timelines—up to two years—to achieve their goals. Funding is provided through federal LSTA (Library Services and Technology Act) funds administered by the Massachusetts Board of Library Commissioners (MBLC).
