Technology Grants
Forecasted
The Illinois State Library’s Technology Grants support statewide and regional projects to improve library technology, resource sharing, and infrastructure across Illinois.
Funder: Illinois State Library
Due Dates (Anticipated): July 2027 (Application deadline, projected)
Funding Amounts: Up to $1,000,000 per award; typically for statewide or regional library technology initiatives.
Summary: Supports library infrastructure, resource sharing, and technology standardization across Illinois communities.
Key Information: This is a forecasted opportunity; dates and details may shift based on state budget cycles.
Description
Technology Grants from the Illinois State Library fund statewide and regional projects aimed at improving economic efficiency, standardizing services, and enhancing technological infrastructure for libraries throughout Illinois. Projects may include expanding videoconferencing networks, supporting virtual cataloging, and maintaining courier services for interlibrary resource sharing. The program is designed to strengthen the capacity of libraries to serve Illinois residents, improve access to information, and promote coordinated administration and accountability.
