Training Opportunities for the Public (TOP) Grants
Forecasted
The TOP Grants from the Tennessee State Library & Archives fund public libraries to deliver digital literacy training and expand technology access across Tennessee.
Funder: Tennessee State Library & Archives
Due Dates (Anticipated): March 2027 (application deadline, projected)
Funding Amounts: Up to $20,000 per grant; local match of 5–20% required depending on population served; grant period July 1, 2026 – April 30, 2027 (projected).
Summary: Supports Tennessee public libraries in delivering digital literacy training and technology services to their communities.
Description
This grant program, administered by the Tennessee State Library & Archives (TSLA), provides funding to public libraries across Tennessee to enhance digital literacy and offer essential technology services. The program supports activities such as digital literacy training, providing hotspots, installing solar charging tables, and improving internal network connections. The initiative aims to equip Tennesseans with vital digital skills and expand access to information and educational resources in local communities. All participating libraries must provide digital literacy training to the public, with specific documentation requirements if funds are not requested for training.
