SLA Mini-Grant for Elementary & Secondary School Libraries
The SLA Mini-Grant helps Idaho public schools expand their library book collections to promote student literacy and academic success.
Funder: Idaho Commission for Libraries
Due Dates (Anticipated): January 2027 (application open) | March 2027 (full application deadline)
Funding Amounts: $1,000–$5,000 per award; typically 1-year projects; no matching required.
Summary: Supports Idaho public schools in expanding library book collections to boost student literacy and academic achievement.
Key Information: Applicants must not have received this grant in 2024–25 or later; only publicly funded Idaho schools are eligible.
Description
The SLA Mini-Grant for Elementary & Secondary School Libraries is designed to help Idaho’s publicly funded schools enhance their library collections, with a focus on fostering literacy and academic success among students from developmental preschool through secondary grades. The grant addresses the chronic lack of resources in many Idaho school libraries, enabling them to provide a wider variety of high-quality, age-appropriate reading materials. The initiative recognizes the critical link between strong school library collections and improved student learning outcomes, aiming to ensure equitable access to engaging books for all Idaho students.
