Federal Grant Award Summary

The Institute of Museum and Library Services (IMLS) awarded the Tennessee State Library and Archives a formula grant of $5,645,150 under the Grants to States program (CFDA 45.310), effective October 1, 2025 through September 30, 2027. The award supports implementation of the state's Five-Year Plan for FY 2023-2027, which aligns with Library Services and Technology Act (LSTA) priorities. The funded initiative will deliver comprehensive library and information services to all Tennessee residents through three primary goals: (1) enhancing reading skills and providing information resources and library services necessary for academic, professional, and daily success; (2) expanding access to diverse information formats including traditional reading materials, non-print media, online and downloadable resources, and electronic networks; and (3) strengthening library workforce capabilities to deliver high-quality 21st-century library services.

The grant enables the Tennessee State Library and Archives to serve as the State Library Administrative Agency, distributing funds through competitive subawards and cooperative agreements with public, academic, research, school, and special libraries and consortia throughout the state. Eligible uses of the funding include electronic database access, computer instruction, homework centers, summer reading programs, digitization of special collections, e-books, adaptive technology, bookmobile services, and targeted outreach programs benefiting children, parents, teenagers, adult learners, senior citizens, the unemployed, and the business community.