Library Services and Technology Act
The Institute of Museum and Library Services (IMLS) distributes funds to state library administrative agencies in all 50 states. Funds are allocated annually using a population based formula. The funds support the purposes and priorities of the Library Services and Technology Act (LSTA).
The California State Library distributes the LSTA funds through grant opportunities to eligible California libraries and nonprofit organizations supporting libraries, such as Friends groups and library cooperative systems.
In addition to the competitive grant opportunities, California libraries have access to LSTA-funded statewide programs and initiatives and electronic resources.
Grant Opportunities
- eBooks for All California
- Teens Succeed
- Play For All
- Community Impact
- Sustainable California Libraries
Statewide Programs and Initiatives
- Building Equity Based Summers
- California Libraries Learn (CALL)
- California Revealed
- Public Library Staff Education Program
Electronic Resources for Public Libraries
Current, Previous, and Upcoming LSTA Five Year Plans and Documents
- 2023–2027 LSTA Five-Year Plan for Grantmaking (PDF) (hard copy available upon request)
- 2023–2027 LSTA Five-Year Plan for Grantmaking (accessible version, PDF)
- LSTA Five-Year Plan (FY 2018–2022) (PDF)
- LSTA Five-Year Funding Evaluation (2013–2017) (PDF)
- LSTA Five-Year Plan (FY 2013–2017) (PDF)
- LSTA Five-Year Funding Evaluation (2006–2011) (PDF)
Questions? Contact LSTAgrants@library.ca.gov.