State Grants to Libraries
State Grants to Libraries from the Colorado Department of Education funds educational materials to strengthen library collections and promote literacy in Colorado’s public, school, and academic libraries.
Funder: Colorado Department of Education
Due Dates: September 15, 2026 (Full application in GAINS) | July 15, 2027 (Last day for reimbursement requests) | September 30, 2027 (Final Expenditure Report)
Funding Amounts: Minimum $4,500 per eligible library; typical awards range by population/enrollment; total program funding approx. $3 million annually.
Summary: Supports Colorado public, school, and academic libraries in acquiring educational materials to enhance collections and literacy.
Key Information: Funds are for materials only and must be requested via reimbursement; application must be fully approved in GAINS by the deadline.
Description
The State Grants to Libraries program, administered by the Colorado Department of Education through the Colorado State Library, provides annual funding to eligible Colorado libraries for the acquisition of educational resources. The grant aims to strengthen library collections, promote literacy, and support learning in communities across the state. Funding is available to public, school, and academic libraries, with allocations based primarily on population served or student enrollment. Funds must be used for educational materials, such as books, periodicals, audiovisual items, and electronic information resources.
