Summary

The North Dakota State Library received a $1,966,459.09 Formula Grant from the Institute of Museum and Library Services (IMLS) under the Grants to States program (CFDA 45.310), awarded October 1, 2025, with a completion date of September 30, 2027. The award supports implementation of the state's Five-Year Plan (FY 2023-2027) aligned with the Library Services and Technology Act (LSTA), enabling the state library to enhance information access across North Dakota through improved access to materials, electronic resources, and professional staff support. The funding addresses three core strategic objectives: expanding information access for libraries, citizens, and government agencies; building institutional capacity and supporting professional development of the state's library workforce; and promoting lifelong learning programs and services for North Dakota residents.

Under this formula grant, the North Dakota State Library may distribute funds through competitive subawards or cooperative agreements with public, academic, research, school, or special libraries and consortia. Eligible uses of grant funds include access to electronic databases, computer instruction programs, summer reading initiatives, digitization of special collections, e-books and adaptive technology, bookmobile services, and outreach programs targeting diverse populations including children, teenagers, adult learners, senior citizens, and underemployed individuals.