State Grants to Libraries
Forecasted
State Grants to Libraries supports Colorado public, school, and academic libraries in purchasing books, digital materials, and other educational resources to improve literacy and learning.
Funder: Colorado Department of Education
Due Dates (Anticipated): September 2027 (Application deadline)
Funding Amounts: 2026–2027 minimum award: $4,500; formula allocations based on population or enrollment; annual funding
Summary: Supports publicly funded Colorado libraries in purchasing educational resources that improve literacy and learning.
Key Information: Only the main library jurisdiction, school district, or academic institution applies; funding is reimbursement-only.
Description
State Grants to Libraries is an annual, state-funded program administered by the Colorado State Library within the Colorado Department of Education. It enables publicly supported public, school, and academic libraries to obtain educational resources they would otherwise be unable to afford. Funding supports literacy, learning, and other education-related needs identified by recipients, with the goal of a better educated and informed population.
This is a formula grant, not a competitive grant. Eligible educational resources include books, periodicals, other print media, audiovisual materials, and electronic information resources. Recipients may purchase shared resources, such as databases, or distribute funding among libraries within their jurisdiction. Grant funds must supplement rather than replace existing local funding for library materials.
