The Maryland State Library received a $3.319 million Formula Grant award from the Institute of Museum and Library Services under the federal Grants to States program (CFDA 45.310) on April 8, 2021 to support library services through April 30, 2023. Funding will support goals to strengthen library institutional capacity, improve access to information, support lifelong learning, and foster economic development. Sub-awards were provided to 23 local libraries across Maryland for purposes such as conducting conferences and studies, purchasing vehicles and equipment, expanding technology and broadband access, and training staff to better serve community needs in response to the pandemic. Total sub-award funding amounted to $3.319 million.