The palau public library will use funds to support the goals of their five-year plan for FY 2023-2027, which reflect the purposes and priorities of the library services and technology act (LSTA)

The Institute of Museum and Library Services awarded the Republic of Palau $163,953.03 on October 1, 2025, under the Grants to States program (CFDA 45.310) to support the Palau Public Library's five-year plan for fiscal years 2023–2027.

The Palau Public Library will use the funds to update library collection development and support programs and outreach activities, including collaborations with non-governmental organizations, reading programs, and digital literacy skills training. The award also funds improvements to the online public access catalog and technology upgrades with related training for library personnel, as well as professional development and trainings for librarians to enhance skills in the library workforce.

The Republic of Palau, operating through its Ministry of Finance, is the recipient. The award carries a period of performance from October 1, 2025, through September 30, 2027, with place of performance in Koror, Palau. The Grants to States program distributes funds according to a population-based formula to support library initiatives and services addressing the needs of children, parents, teenagers, adult learners, senior citizens, the unemployed, the business community, and library workforce development across all types of libraries.

In palau, specific goals include: 1) update library collection development and support programs and outreach activities - including collaborations with non-governmental organizations, reading programs, and digital literacy skills; 2) improve online public access catalog (OPAC) and technology upgrade - including related training for library personnel; 3) provide trainings and professional development for librarians to enhance skills in library workforce.