Library Services and Technology Act (LSTA) Grant Funding Opportunities
The FY 2021 grant cycle is now CLOSED. Awards will be announced in August 2020.
Regional ILS Collaborative Grants | Texas Reads Grants | TexTreasures Grants | Special Projects | LSTA Plan | How To Apply | Past Recipients
TSLAC recommends that potential applicants review the following webinars:
- 2021 Funding Opportunities - TSLAC Competitive Grants - What's New - Wednesday, November 13, 2019
- Applying for TSLAC Competitive Grants: What You Need to Know for FY2021 - Wednesday, October 30, 2019
For help in determining the appropriate grant program for your library project, contact Erica A. McCormick, TSLAC Grants Administrator, via email at grants@tsl.texas.gov or phone at 512-463-5527.
Regional ILS Collaborative Grant
This new grant program will support electronic and other linkages between and among all types of libraries. Specifically, it will support the establishment of shared integrated library systems (ILS) between multiple library jurisdictions.
FY2021 Regional ILS Collaborative Grant Notice of Funding Opportunity (Program Guidelines) (.pdf)
FY2021 Regional ILS Collaborative Grant draft template (MS Word)
ILS Collaborative Grants - FY2020
Texas Reads Grants
The Texas Reads Grant funds public library programs to promote reading and literacy within local communities. Programs may include, but are not limited to book talks; English literacy classes; author visits; book clubs or discussion groups; Día (El Día de los niños/El día de los libros; Born-to-Read or Every Child Ready to Read programs; One Book, One Community programs; or programs to enhance summer reading club activities.
FY2021 Texas Reads Grant Notice of Funding Opportunity (Program Guidelines) (.pdf)
FY2021 Texas Reads Grant draft template (MS Word)
Texas Reads Grant Recipients - FY2020
TexTreasures Grants
TexTreasures are grants designed to help libraries make their special collections more accessible for the people of Texas and beyond. Activities considered for possible funding include digitization, microfilming, and cataloging. This year the program includes an option for smaller libraries with little or no experience with digitization, TexTreasures Basic.
FY2021 TexTreasures Grant Notice of Funding Opportunity Guidelines (.pdf)
FY2021 TexTreasures Grant draft template (MS Word)
FY2020 TexTreasures Grant Recipients
Special Projects
The Special Projects Grant provides funds for programs that expand library services to all members of the library's community. It enables libraries to develop programs for populations with special or unmet needs. Programs involving collaboration are encouraged.
FY2021 Special Projects Grant Notice of Funding Opportunity Guidelines (.pdf)
FY2021 Special Projects Grant draft template (MS Word)
Special Projects Grant Recipients - FY2020
Past recipients
Includes grant recipients by program, award amounts, and brief descriptions of grant projects.
- FY2020 Grant Recipients
- FY2019 Grant Recipients
- FY2018 Grant Recipients
- FY2017 Grant Recipients
- FY2016 Grant Recipients
- FY2015
- FY2014
Resources for Current Grantees
To Apply for and Manage TSLAC Grants
Prospective grantees must use the TSLAC Grant Management System (GMS) to prepare and submit grant applications. Access to the GMS must be requested by library administrative personnel using the contact import template. The template should be e-mailed to grants@tsl.texas.gov with “Grant contacts” in the subject line.
In addition to managing the competitive grant application process, GMS allows grantees to manage all aspects of their grant programs, including:
- submitting performance and financial reports;
- submitting program and budget revisions;
- submitting forms and documentation; and
- requesting payments.
Contact Import Template (for library director use only)
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