The georgia public library service will use funds to support the goals of their five-year plan for FY 2023-2027, which reflect the purposes and priorities of the library services and technology act…

The Institute of Museum and Library Services awarded the Board of Regents of the University System of Georgia (doing business as Georgia Board of Regents), acting as the state library administrative agency, $7,896,539.39 on October 1, 2025, under the Grants to States program (CFDA 45.310) to support Georgia's public library system goals for the five-year period FY 2023–2027.

The Georgia Public Library Service will deploy these funds to serve as trusted advisers to Georgia's public library community, including expert guidance on library operations, board relationships, and community engagement; develop a supportive community for Georgia's public libraries; ensure equal access to information and technology by supporting libraries and residents with technology access, training, and related services; and foster a culture of learning statewide by evolving and improving existing library services while developing new offerings. The period of performance runs through September 30, 2027, with place of performance in Atlanta, Georgia. The Board of Regents may distribute funds through competitive subawards or cooperative agreements to eligible public, academic, research, school, or special libraries or consortia across the state.

The georgia public library service will use funds to support the goals of their five-year plan for FY 2023-2027, which reflect the purposes and priorities of the library services and technology act (LSTA). In georgia, specific goals include: 1) serve as trusted advisers to the library community - providing expert advice to georgia public libraries, including all areas of library operations, board relationships, and community relationships; 2) develop a supportive community for georgia's public libraries; 3) ensure equal access to information and technology - supporting georgia's libraries and residents with access to technology along with training and support for all services; and 4) foster a culture of learning statewide - ensuring the library community continues to evolve and reflects improved existing services as well as new services.