Federal Grant Award Summary

The Mississippi Library Commission received a $3.18 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. This award supports the Commission's Five-Year Plan (FY 2023-2027) aligned with the Library Services and Technology Act (LSTA) priorities. The funding enables the Commission to deliver five key categories of products and services: (1) enhancement of technological environments in Mississippi libraries through technology support services, partnerships, and E-rate guidance; (2) workforce support and development via continuing education and consulting programs; (3) resource sharing initiatives including reading programs and collaborative collections; (4) talking book services for eligible populations; and (5) competitive and non-competitive grants and cooperative agreements to empower libraries statewide.

As the designated State Library Administrative Agency, the Mississippi Library Commission will distribute these funds through subawards and cooperative agreements with eligible public, academic, research, school, and special libraries across the state to implement approved projects. The grant supports broad access to information and educational resources across all library types and serves diverse populations including children, parents, teenagers, adult learners, senior citizens, and underemployed individuals, with specific emphasis on digital inclusion, infrastructure modernization, and equitable library access throughout Mississippi.