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  • Deadline
    Closed
    Grant Title

    Inspiration Grants

    Open Date
    Feb 8, 2022
    State Agency / Department
    CA State Library
    Match Funding?
    No
    Estimated Total Funding
    $100,000
    Estimated Low/High
    Dependent
    Funds Disbursement
    Advance(s)
    Current as of:
    Grantor
    CA State Library
    Grant Program ID
    Portal ID
    8906
    Opportunity Type
    • Grant
    Purpose

    The California State Library’s 2021-2022 Library Services and Technology Act (LSTA)-funded Inspiration Grants opportunity will provide support to libraries throughout California interested in implementing a project outside of other State Library opportunities.

    Eligible Applicants
    • Public Agency
    Eligible Geographies

    Grant is limited to California.

    View Full Grant Details: Inspiration Grants>/span>
  • Deadline
    Closed
    Grant Title

    Library Services and Technology Act Local and Collaborative Competitive Grant

    Open Date
    Oct 12, 2020
    State Agency / Department
    CA State Library
    Match Funding?
    No
    Estimated Total Funding
    $2,500,000
    Estimated Low/High
    $10,000 – $250,000
    Funds Disbursement
    Advance(s)
    Current as of:
    Grantor
    CA State Library
    Grant Program ID
    Portal ID
    4235
    Opportunity Type
    • Grant
    Purpose

    The California State Library’s competitive LSTA grant opportunities help California’s libraries respond effectively to local needs and align services with local community aspirations; support experimentation and research and development in California’s libraries; and provide training and support in grant writing and grant management for the California library community.

    Eligible Applicants
    • Public Agency
    Eligible Geographies

    Grant is limited to California.

    View Full Grant Details: Library Services and Technology Act Local and Collaborative Competitive Grant>/span>
  • Deadline
    Closed
    Grant Title

    Library Workforce Partnership Initiative

    Open Date
    Jul 27, 2021
    State Agency / Department
    CA State Library
    Match Funding?
    No
    Estimated Total Funding
    $150,000
    Estimated Low/High
    $15,000
    Funds Disbursement
    Advance(s)
    Current as of:
    Grantor
    CA State Library
    Grant Program ID
    Portal ID
    6421
    Opportunity Type
    • Grant
    Purpose

    The Library Workforce Partnership Initiative (LWPI) is a Library Services and Technology Act (LSTA) funding opportunity for ten California public libraries to partner with Local Workforce Development Boards (Local Boards). By extending and enhancing their ability to support employment, public libraries can establish a leadership role in their communities as California fights to recover from the effects of the pandemic.

     

    Eligible Applicants
    • Public Agency
    Eligible Geographies

    This grant opportunity is available to public libraries in California.

    View Full Grant Details: Library Workforce Partnership Initiative>/span>
  • Deadline
    Closed
    Grant Title

    Lunch at the Library 2023

    Open Date
    Jan 4, 2023
    State Agency / Department
    CA State Library
    Match Funding?
    No
    Estimated Total Funding
    $4,500,000
    Estimated Low/High
    Dependent
    Funds Disbursement
    Advances & Reimbursement(s)
    Current as of:
    Grantor
    CA State Library
    Grant Program ID
    Portal ID
    27383
    Opportunity Type
    • Grant
    Purpose

    Funds and support are available for all California public libraries that help to provide summer meals for children and youth. The Lunch at the Library program helps California public libraries: ·  Establish library locations as USDA summer meal sites ·  Take pop-up libraries to other USDA community meal sites ·  Provide learning and enrichment opportunities and wraparound community services in conjunction with meals

    Eligible Applicants
    • Nonprofit
    • Public Agency
    Eligible Geographies

    All public libraries in California are eligible to apply.

    View Full Grant Details: Lunch at the Library 2023>/span>
  • Deadline
    Closed
    Grant Title

    Lunch at the Library Management Partner

    Open Date
    Apr 21, 2021
    State Agency / Department
    CA State Library
    Match Funding?
    No
    Estimated Total Funding
    $800,000
    Estimated Low/High
    $800,000
    Funds Disbursement
    Advance(s)
    Current as of:
    Grantor
    CA State Library
    Grant Program ID
    Portal ID
    5902
    Opportunity Type
    • Grant
    Purpose

    The  Lunch at the Library program supports libraries in providing children and teens with meals and learning and enrichment opportunities during the summer while school is not in session. The partner agency will take the lead role in supporting libraries’ participation and agree to be the Fiscal Agent of record for the grant, disburse the funds, and be responsible for all grant requirements like contracts, fiscal records, and reports.

    Eligible Applicants
    • Public Agency
    Eligible Geographies

    Applicant must be located in California.

    View Full Grant Details: Lunch at the Library Management Partner>/span>
  • Deadline
    Closed
    Grant Title

    Lunch at the Library Summer 2024

    Open Date
    Sep 13, 2023
    State Agency / Department
    CA State Library
    Match Funding?
    No
    Estimated Total Funding
    $5,486,000
    Estimated Low/High
    Dependent
    Funds Disbursement
    Advances & Reimbursement(s)
    Current as of:
    Grantor
    CA State Library
    Grant Program ID
    Portal ID
    46013
    Opportunity Type
    • Grant
    Purpose

    Funds and support are available for all California public libraries that help to provide USDA summer meals for children.  The Lunch at the Library program helps California public libraries:

    Establish library locations as USDA summer meal sites or take pop-up libraries to other USDA community meal sites and provide learning and enrichment opportunities and wraparound community services in conjunction with  meals served

    Eligible Applicants
    • Nonprofit
    • Public Agency
    Eligible Geographies

    All public libraries in California are eligible to apply.

    View Full Grant Details: Lunch at the Library Summer 2024>/span>
  • Deadline
    Closed
    Grant Title

    Lunch at the Library Summer 2025

    Open Date
    Sep 25, 2024
    State Agency / Department
    CA State Library
    Match Funding?
    No
    Estimated Total Funding
    $3,000,000
    Estimated Low/High
    Dependent
    Funds Disbursement
    Advances & Reimbursement(s)
    Current as of:
    Grantor
    CA State Library
    Grant Program ID
    Portal ID
    80768
    Opportunity Type
    • Grant
    Purpose

    Funds and support are available for all California public libraries that help to provide USDA summer meals for children and youth.

    The Lunch at the Library program helps California public libraries to establish library locations as U.S Department of Agriculture (USDA) summer meal sites and take pop-up libraries to other USDA community meal sites while providing learning and enrichment opportunities.

    Eligible Applicants
    • Nonprofit
    • Public Agency
    Eligible Geographies

    California public libraries only.

    View Full Grant Details: Lunch at the Library Summer 2025>/span>
  • Deadline
    Closed
    Grant Title

    Parks Pass

    Open Date
    Apr 4, 2022
    State Agency / Department
    CA State Library
    Match Funding?
    No
    Estimated Total Funding
    $750,000
    Estimated Low/High
    Dependent
    Funds Disbursement
    Advance(s)
    Current as of:
    Grantor
    CA State Library
    Grant Program ID
    Portal ID
    9833
    Opportunity Type
    • Grant
    Purpose

    Research shows that spending time in the outdoors is associated with better mental and physical health.  California has a wealth of state parks, and many public libraries are likely within driving distance of one. By reducing barriers to park access and partnering with entities such as public libraries, the state can help more Californians explore the outdoors and gain the benefits of our parks.

     

    Eligible Applicants
    • Public Agency
    Eligible Geographies

    California only. 

    View Full Grant Details: Parks Pass>/span>
  • Deadline
    Closed
    Grant Title

    Parks Pass Grant 2023

    Open Date
    Dec 13, 2022
    State Agency / Department
    CA State Library
    Match Funding?
    No
    Estimated Total Funding
    $0
    Estimated Low/High
    $1 – $75,000
    Funds Disbursement
    Other
    Current as of:
    Grantor
    CA State Library
    Grant Program ID
    Portal ID
    15791
    Opportunity Type
    • Grant
    Purpose

    The goal is to generate positive measurable impacts in the areas of health, natural resource stewardship, and historical and cultural connections with an equity lens. The objectives of the program are:

    Improving Californians' mental and physical health.Empowering under-resourced communities to take advantage of the benefits of California’s State Park System in alignment with the California for All Kids and California Outdoors for All initiatives.

    Eligible Applicants
    • Nonprofit
    • Public Agency
    Eligible Geographies

    California Public Libraries.

    All grant-funded programs should include outreach activities that focus on underserved communities that face barriers to park access.

    View Full Grant Details: Parks Pass Grant 2023>/span>
  • Deadline
    Closed
    Grant Title

    Play for All

    Open Date
    Jan 3, 2024
    State Agency / Department
    CA State Library
    Match Funding?
    No
    Estimated Total Funding
    $500,000
    Estimated Low/High
    $10,000 – $75,000
    Funds Disbursement
    Advance(s)
    Current as of:
    Grantor
    CA State Library
    Grant Program ID
    Portal ID
    53376
    Opportunity Type
    • Grant
    Purpose

    The California State Library’s LSTA grant opportunities: 
     
    Support improvement, innovation, and experimentation in library services;  
    Build capacity among the California library community in grant-writing and grant management; and 
    Help California’s local libraries develop services that effectively respond to community needs and align with community aspirations. 

    Eligible Applicants
    • Public Agency
    Eligible Geographies

    This opportunity is open through the State of California 

    View Full Grant Details: Play for All>/span>