The indiana state library 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 Indiana State Public Library $5,452,206.06 under the Grants to States formula grant program (CFDA 45.310) on October 1, 2025, with performance through September 30, 2027.

The Indiana State Library will deploy funds to support its Five-Year Plan for FY 2023–2027, advancing three primary goals: information access by providing up-to-date, reliable access to information resources across Indiana through effective telecommunications and technology; institutional capacity by improving library capacity through professional development, leadership training opportunities, and technology grants; and enhanced services to Indiana residents, including services supporting lifelong learning and human services.

The award funds are distributed to eligible public, academic, research, school, and special libraries across Indiana through competitive subawards and cooperative agreements. Place of performance is Indianapolis, Indiana.

In indiana, specific goals address: 1) information access - providing up-to-date, reliable access to information to meet the needs of all indiana residents by utilizing effective telecommunications, technology and resources; 2) institutional capacity - improving the capacity of libraries through professional development and leadership training opportunities and grants for technology; and 3) enhanced services - aiding libraries in improving services to indiana residents, including services that support lifelong learning and human services.