Grant Programs Illinois State Library

The Illinois State Library administers grants for library and literacy services, programs and initiatives. Grant programs provide access to ideas, resources and information through the efforts of Illinois’ academic libraries, public libraries, school libraries, special libraries, regional library systems, literacy agencies and partnering workplaces.

Most of the grant programs are competitive, unless announced otherwise. Each grant program has its own application processes, criteria and deadlines. The authority for awarding grants is based on State and Federal Statutes and Rules subject to annual appropriations.

The grant programs administered by the State Library are:

• School District Library Grant Application Deadline October 15
• Live and Learn Construction Grant Program Application Deadline January 15
• Public Library Per Capita and Equalization Grant Application Deadline January 30
• Adult Literacy Grants   Application Deadline March 15
• Public Library Construction Act Grant Program   Application Deadline April 15
• Blind and Physically Handicapped / Radio Information Services   Application Deadline April 30
• Illinois Veterans' Home Libraries   Application Deadline April 30
• Digital Network Access for Illinois Libraries   Application Deadline Closed
• Illinois History Digital Imaging Grant Program   Application Deadline Closed
• Library Services and Technology Act (LSTA)   Application Deadline Closed
• Technology Grants   Application Deadline Closed
• Bouncing Back From the Pandemic   Application Deadline Closed
• Expanding Digital Inclusion   Application Deadline Closed
• On the Road to Recovery   Application Deadline Closed
• Project Next Generation   Application Deadline March 30