The idaho commission for libraries 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 Idaho Commission for Libraries $2,661,112.12 on October 1, 2025, under the Grants to States program (CFDA 45.310), a formula grant to support the Commission's five-year strategic plan for fiscal years 2023–2027.

The Commission will deploy funds to advance three core objectives: building institutional capacity of Idaho libraries to serve their communities; strengthening the role of libraries and library staff as community educators and connectors; and ensuring equitable access to information and reading materials for all Idahoans. These goals align with priorities established under the Library Services and Technology Act (LSTA).

The award covers a two-year period of performance through September 30, 2027, with place of performance in Boise, Idaho. The Commission distributes formula grant funds through competitive subawards and cooperative agreements to eligible libraries and consortia throughout Idaho, supporting initiatives including electronic database access, computer instruction programs, homework centers, summer reading programs, digitization of special collections, e-books and adaptive technology, bookmobile services, and targeted outreach to children, seniors, unemployed individuals, and the business community.

The idaho commission for libraries 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 idaho, specific goals address: 1) building the institutional capacity of libraries to best serve their communities; 2) strengthening the role of libraries and library staff as community educators and community connectors; and 3) ensuring access to information and reading materials through direct service to idahoans.