School Library Access Grants for Elementary & Secondary School Libraries
Forecasted
School Library Access Grants for Elementary & Secondary School Libraries support Idaho school libraries in buying books for early home reading and updating secondary collections to advance literacy.
Funder: Idaho Commission for Libraries
Due Dates (Anticipated): March 2027 (Submission deadline)
Funding Amounts: $1,000–$5,000 per award; no matching requirement; indirect costs not allowed
Summary: Supports Idaho school libraries in purchasing books for early home reading and updating secondary school collections.
Key Information: Schools that received a School Library Access Mini-Grant in 2023–24 or later are ineligible.
Description
The Idaho Commission for Libraries (ICfL) offers School Library Access grants to publicly funded elementary and secondary schools across Idaho. Grants purchase books for school library collections, addressing two needs: helping preschool, kindergarten, and first-grade students borrow books for home reading, and replacing outdated middle and high school materials that no longer meet students’ academic or recreational needs.
The program aims to improve access to quality, age-appropriate reading materials at school and at home, supporting lifelong literacy and academic success. For many Idaho children, the school library is their only reliable source of home reading materials. Alongside collection funding, recipients receive a free day of library-specific professional development, support for additional school literacy projects, and resources and on-demand assistance during implementation.
