The state library of iowa 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)

The Institute of Museum and Library Services awarded the State Library of Iowa $3,343,503.03 under the Grants to States program (CFDA 45.310) on October 1, 2025, to support implementation of the State Library of Iowa's five-year strategic plan (FY 2023-2027) aligned with Library Services and Technology Act priorities. The award funds three strategic goals: institutional capacity through support for technologically advanced local libraries with knowledgeable staff; information access to quality resources and assistance for selection and use; and lifelong learning to develop productive 21st century citizens across Iowa.

The State Library of Iowa, a state government entity headquartered in Des Moines, serves as recipient and distributes funds through competitive subawards and cooperative agreements to public, academic, research, school, and special libraries or consortia throughout Iowa. The formula grant carries a period of performance through September 30, 2027, with place of performance in Des Moines, Iowa.

Supported initiatives and services address the needs of children, parents, teenagers, adult learners, senior citizens, the unemployed, and the business community, including access to electronic databases, computer instruction, digitized collections, e-books, adaptive technology, and bookmobile services. The Grants to States program distributes funds according to a population-based formula to all 59 established State Library Administrative Agencies, with each state receiving annual allotments over the approved five-year planning cycle and maintaining two partially overlapping active grants at any given time.

Specific goals include: 1) institutional capacity - all iowans are served by excellent local libraries that are technologically advanced and employ knowledgeable and community-focused staff who incorporate the best professional practices to deliver high-quality library services; 2) information access - all iowans have access to quality information resources and have the assistance needed to select and use the information for personal, professional, and academic success; and 3) lifelong learning - all iowans learn to be productive 21ST century citizens.