Formula Grant LS260836OLS26

The Institute of Museum and Library Services (IMLS) awarded the New Mexico Department of Cultural Affairs (State Library) a formula grant totaling $2,715,180.30 under the Grants to States program (CFDA 45.310) effective October 1, 2025, through September 30, 2027. This award supports implementation of the State Library's Five-Year Plan (FY 2023-2027) aligned with the Library Services and Technology Act (LSTA) priorities. The funding enables the State Library to expand learning resources and access to information services across all library types in New Mexico, enhance digital literacy skills for individuals of all ages, and support workforce development initiatives. Additionally, the grant supports establishment and enhancement of interlibrary resource sharing mechanisms, including document delivery and courier services, to improve coordination and service quality across New Mexico's library system.

The award provides dedicated funding for specialized library services targeting underserved populations, including visually impaired, rural, homebound, and economically disadvantaged New Mexico residents. The State Library will distribute these formula grant funds through competitive subawards and cooperative agreements with eligible public, academic, research, school, and special libraries or consortia throughout the state. Key service delivery areas supported by this funding include access to electronic databases, computer instruction programs, e-books and adaptive technology, bookmobile services, and targeted outreach programs designed to improve statewide information access and educational resource availability.