The state library of louisiana 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 Louisiana $4,122,522.73 under the Library Services and Technology Act (LSTA) Grants to States program on October 1, 2025.

The State Library will deploy funds to advance three strategic goals through its five-year plan for FY 2023–2027: enhancing access to information by providing resources for library users accessing materials in the library, from home, at school, and in the workplace; improving library services by supporting libraries and staff as they adapt to 21st-century needs while maintaining traditional services; and strengthening community engagement through collective impact initiatives. The State Library distributes LSTA formula funds to eligible library entities throughout Louisiana, including public, academic, research, school, and special libraries, to support activities such as digital programming, technology access, computer instruction, workforce development, and targeted outreach to children, teens, adults, seniors, and underemployed populations.

The period of performance runs through September 30, 2027, with place of performance in Baton Rouge, Louisiana. This is a formula grant under CFDA 45.310, distributed according to population-based allocation. The award represents one annual allotment within the five-year plan cycle; states receive overlapping two-year grants annually under this structure.

In louisiana, specific goals address: 1) enhancing access to information - the state library provides resources that connect with library users for access in the library, from home, at school, and in the workplace; 2) improving library services - the state library will support libraries and library staff as they adapt library services to 21ST century needs while continuing to provide traditional library services; and 3) community engagement - the state library and libraries will continue to support and engage with their communities through collective impact initiatives and services.