State Grants to Libraries
Colorado's State Grants to Libraries program funds public, school, and academic libraries to purchase new materials and enhance collections for improved educational and literacy resources statewide.
Funder: Colorado Department of Education
Due Dates: September 15, 2026: Full application deadline — applications due by 4:00 PM in GAINS for the 2026-2027 State Grants to Libraries cycle.
Funding Amounts: Nearly $3 million total annually; awards typically distributed to all eligible libraries; one grant per jurisdiction/institution/district.
Summary: Annual funding for eligible Colorado libraries to purchase new materials and enhance collections.
Description
The State Grants to Libraries program, administered by the Colorado State Library, provides annual funding to eligible publicly funded libraries in Colorado—including academic, public, and school libraries—to support the acquisition of new library materials. The grant aims to improve access to educational resources, literacy, and learning opportunities for communities across Colorado by enabling libraries to enhance their collections.
