Federal Formula Grant Award Summary

The Library of Virginia received a formula grant award of $6,528,746.97 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 the Library of Virginia's Five-Year Plan for FY 2023-2027, which aligns with the Library Services and Technology Act (LSTA) priorities. The funded initiatives address three core objectives: establishing neighborhood and community libraries as centers for lifelong learning and civic engagement; facilitating public access to information, knowledge, and cultural heritage resources; and supporting the training and professional development of library leadership and staff to adapt to evolving service environments.

Under this formula grant, the Library of Virginia will distribute funds through competitive subawards and cooperative agreements with eligible library entities and consortia throughout Virginia to deliver services such as electronic database access, computer instruction programs, homework centers, summer reading initiatives, digitization of special collections, e-books and adaptive technology, and outreach programs serving diverse populations including children, parents, teens, adult learners, seniors, and the unemployed. The award leverages IMLS's population-based formula allocation methodology, enabling the state library agency to advance statewide library infrastructure and community-focused service delivery in alignment with its approved state plan priorities.