Grants to States

The Grants to States program supports efforts across the nation to provide access to information and educational resources in a variety of formats, in all types of libraries, for individuals of all ages. Supported initiatives and services address individuals� needs for education, lifelong learning, workforce development, economic and business development, health information, critical thinking skills, and digital, financial, and other types of literacies.

The 59 established State Library Administrative Agencies may apply for Grants to States funds. A State Library Administrative Agency is the official agency of a State charged by law with the extension and development of public library services throughout the State.

The State Plan should include a mission statement; a needs assessment; a listing of goals; descriptions of supporting projects including details of what will be done for whom, using what procedures, the benefit or outcome expected, and how IMLS funds will be used; a timeline for program activities; a crosswalk that maps each goal to specific focal areas and corresponding intents; a description of coordination efforts; an evaluation plan describing the methodology that will be used to evaluate project success; a description of procedures that will be used to involve stakeholders in developing, implementing, and evaluating the State Plan; a description of the channels that will be used to communicate about the State Plan; a description of the procedures for tracking performance; and a series of required certifications and assurances.

Statutory Formula: Title 20 USC Museum and Library Services Act of 2018, Part 9131(b) (for matching) 9133(c)(1)(A)(i) and 9133(c) (2) for MOE, Subpart � 9141 (Grants to States),Public Law 115-410.2 CFR Part 200. 20 USC Chapter 72 Museum and Library Services Act of 2018, � 9101-9176; in particular � 9121 (Purpose), � 9141 (Grants to States). More information is available online at https://www.imls.gov/grants/grant-programs/grants-states or upon request from IMLS, Institute of Museum and Library Services (IMLS), 200 Constitution Ave. NW, Suite N-3627, Washington, DC 20210. See the IMLS website at www.imls.gov for the most current program information.Statutory Formula: Matching Requirements: The amount a State receives under this program consists of a minimum allotment set by Congress (20 USC 9131 (b)) plus an additional amount based on the most current published population estimates...