State Grants to Libraries
Forecasted
State Grants to Libraries from the Colorado Department of Education funds Colorado libraries to expand educational resources and materials, supporting literacy and access to information statewide.
Funder: Colorado Department of Education
Due Dates (Anticipated): September 2027 (Application deadline, projected)
Funding Amounts: Minimum $4,500 per eligible library; tiered by population/enrollment, with larger awards for larger service populations.
Summary: Provides annual, formula-based funding to Colorado public, school, and academic libraries to acquire library materials and educational resources.
Key Information: All funds are distributed on a reimbursement basis and must be used for educational resources only.
Description
The State Grants to Libraries program, administered by the Colorado State Library under the Colorado Department of Education, offers annual funding to support the acquisition of library materials and educational resources. The aim is to strengthen library collections and improve access to resources for communities across Colorado, supporting literacy and lifelong learning. Funding is formula-based, determined by the population served or school enrollment, and is available to public, school, and academic libraries that meet state eligibility requirements.
