Formula Grant LS260827OLS26
- The Massachusetts Board of Library Commissioners received a $3.5 million Formula Grant award from the Institute of Museum and Library Services under the federal Grants to States program (CFDA 45.310) on April 8, 2021. Funding will support efforts to respond to pandemic impacts and related economic needs through equitable digital inclusion and library services. Key services include social services, career assistance, equipment for accessibility and outreach, and programming in 13 sub-awardee...
- The Massachusetts Board of Library Commissioners (MBLC) received $5.25 million under the Institute of Museum and Library Services' Grants to States program (CFDA 45.310) to support its five-year plan for fiscal years 2018 through 2022. The plan focuses on promoting learning, enabling access, strengthening libraries, building the workforce, developing skills, and connecting communities. Funds will be used to advance these goals through initiatives and services that provide access to information...
- The Massachusetts Board of Library Commissioners (MBLC) received a $5.555 million Formula Grant award from the Institute of Museum and Library Services (IMLS) under the Grants to States program (CFDA 45.310) to support its five-year plan for fiscal years 2023 through 2027. The plan focuses on promoting learning and skill development, enabling access to information resources, strengthening local libraries, and building thriving communities. Key initiatives to be funded include the establishment...
- The Maine State Library received a $2,313,971.21 formula grant from the Institute of Museum and Library Services (IMLS) under the Grants to States program (CFDA 45.310), effective October 1, 2025 through September 30, 2027. This award supports implementation of the Maine State Library's Five-Year Plan for FY 2023-2027, which aligns with the Library Services and Technology Act (LSTA) priorities. The funding enables delivery of four core strategic goals: ensuring all Maine residents have access to...
- The Library of Michigan received a $7.23 million formula grant from the Institute of Museum and Library Services (IMLS) under the Grants to States program (CFDA 45.310), effective October 1, 2025 through September 30, 2027. The award supports Michigan's Five-Year Plan for fiscal years 2023-2027, which aligns with Library Services and Technology Act (LSTA) priorities. Michigan libraries will utilize these funds to expand access to collection resources, provide staff training on library...
- The Institute of Museum and Library Services (IMLS) awarded $3.93 million to the State Library of Oregon under the Grants to States program (CFDA 45.310) effective October 1, 2025, through September 30, 2027. This formula grant supports the State Library of Oregon's implementation of its five-year strategic plan (FY 2023-2027) aligned with the Library Services and Technology Act (LSTA). The funding enables delivery of library services and initiatives across Oregon, including access to electronic...
- The Colorado State Library received a formula grant award of $4.91M from the Institute of Museum and Library Services (IMLS) under the Grants to States program (CFDA 45.310), effective October 1, 2025, through September 30, 2027. The award supports implementation of Colorado's Five-Year Plan (FY 2023-2027) aligned with the Library Services and Technology Act (LSTA). The State Library will deploy these funds to ensure all Colorado residents have access to library services supporting formal...
- The Maine State Library will use $2.29 million in funding under the Institute of Museum and Library Services' Grants to States program (CFDA 45.310) to support digital inclusion and library services through April 2023. Specifically, the library will continue efforts under its 2018-2022 strategic plan to expand equitable access to resources statewide and improve services for individuals with disabilities. It will also provide continuing education and professional development for library staff....
- The Maine State Library will use a $3.56 million Formula Grant award from the Institute of Museum and Library Services' Grants to States program to support its five-year plan for fiscal years 2018 through 2022. The plan's goals reflect the purposes and priorities of the Library Services and Technology Act and include expanding library resource sharing and services for all Maine citizens, improving the Maine library workforce through continuing education and professional development...
- The Maryland State Library Agency was awarded a $5,082,198.48 Formula Grant from the Institute of Museum and Library Services' Grants to States program (CFDA 45.310) for the period of October 1, 2022 through September 30, 2024. The funding will support the agency's five-year plan to meet the goals of the Library Services and Technology Act, including enhancing the capacity of libraries to connect and support their communities, strengthening library staff skills and innovation, and improving...
The Institute of Museum and Library Services (IMLS) awarded the Massachusetts Board of Library Commissioners $5.55 million through the Grants to States program (CFDA 45.310) on October 1, 2025, to support library services and initiatives across Massachusetts through September 30, 2027. This formula grant funds the implementation of the state's five-year plan (FY 2023-2027) aligned with the Library Services and Technology Act (LSTA). The award supports four primary goals: promoting learning and skill development through educational opportunities and workforce preparation; enabling convenient access to high-quality information resources; strengthening local libraries through professional staff development and technology infrastructure; and building thriving communities by fostering civic engagement, cultural exploration, and inclusive programming for new Americans and diverse populations. Under this award structure, the Massachusetts Board of Library Commissioners distributes funds through competitive subawards and cooperative agreements to public and academic libraries throughout the state, which deliver direct services to Massachusetts residents. Eligible uses of funds include electronic database access, computer instruction, homework centers, summer reading programs, technology infrastructure improvements, bookmobile services, and outreach programs targeting specific populations including children, parents, teenagers, adult learners, seniors, and unemployed individuals. The organization has historically leveraged LSTA funding to establish makerspaces, expand mobile library services, support digital inclusion initiatives, and provide career and social services through local library partnerships.
Mod # | Description | ReasonForModification | Federal Obligation | Date |
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| Not listed | $3.7m | 3/25/26 |