Federal Formula Grant Award Summary

The Institute of Museum and Library Services (IMLS) awarded the Maryland State Library Agency $5,052,486.36 under the Grants to States program (CFDA 45.310) with an award date of October 1, 2025, and completion date of September 30, 2027. This formula grant supports the implementation of Maryland's Five-Year Plan for FY 2023-2027, which aligns with Library Services and Technology Act (LSTA) priorities and establishes three primary goals: (1) enhancing the structural capacity of libraries to foster community connections and opportunities; (2) strengthening institutional capacity to develop a strong and innovative library workforce; and (3) improving access to information and direct services for all Maryland residents.

Through this award, the Maryland State Library Agency distributes funds to eligible sub-recipients including public, academic, research, school, and special libraries across the state to support diverse library initiatives and services. Funded activities encompass staff training and development, technology resource development and lending, digital inclusion efforts, literacy and citizenship programs, electronic database access, computer instruction, homework centers, summer reading initiatives, and outreach programs. The agency utilizes the formula grant to strengthen library infrastructure statewide, support lifelong learning and economic development, and ensure equitable information access across Maryland's library ecosystem.