2025 – 2026 LSTA Community Impact Grants
About This Grant
We invite libraries and other eligible organizations to apply for funding to support local and collaborative projects that address community needs and align with community aspirations. Projects should be guided by the principles of equity, diversity, inclusion, and belonging. Projects should align with goal one of the State Library’s current LSTA Five Year Plan. We are especially interested in projects from library jurisdictions and branches of library jurisdictions that have not received LSTA funding in the last five years, and collaborative projects that represent a variety of regions, library sizes, and populations. However, we welcome applications from all California library jurisdictions, library consortia, and library-focused on-profit organizations, and on any topic and serving any group. Agencies applying for a local competitive grant and requesting $75,000 or above, and agencies applying for a collaborative competitive grant must plan to work with a project partner (in addition to the collaborative applicant group) and must have at least one project partner in place before an application is submitted. Types of Grant Opportunities Two types of grant opportunities are available: Local Competitive Grants support projects that focus on one library jurisdiction and can include projects focusing on one branch in one library jurisdiction. Collaborative Competitive Grants support projects that are implemented by three or more library jurisdictions. More information about this opportunity can be found on the California State Library's LSTA Community Impact Grants opportunity webpage.
Grant Summary
2025 – 2026 LSTA Community Impact Grants is a CA State Library grant providing funding that varies by award for nonprofit. Applications are accepted on a rolling basis. Check eligibility and apply with FindGrants.
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How to Apply
Up to $0K
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- 1Confirm your organization is eligible for 2025 – 2026 LSTA Community Impact Grants from CA State Library, checking organization type, location, and any population or project requirements.
- 2Gather the required documents and information, including your organization details, project plan, and budget figures.
- 3Draft your application narrative and budget addressing the funder's priorities and review criteria. FindGrants can draft each section for you to review and edit.
- 4Review every section against the requirements checklist, then export a submission-ready application pack and submit it to CA State Library before the deadline.
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2025 – 2026 LSTA Community Impact Grants: Frequently Asked Questions
Who is eligible for the 2025 – 2026 LSTA Community Impact Grants?
2025 – 2026 LSTA Community Impact Grants is offered by CA State Library and is generally open to nonprofit. It is available in CA. Review the specific eligibility terms before applying, since funders set their own requirements around organization type, location, and the population or project being served.
How much funding does the 2025 – 2026 LSTA Community Impact Grants provide?
2025 – 2026 LSTA Community Impact Grants provides an amount that varies by award per award from CA State Library. Actual award sizes depend on the scope of your project, available program funds, and the number of applicants, so build a budget that reflects realistic, allowable costs rather than the maximum figure.
When is the 2025 – 2026 LSTA Community Impact Grants deadline?
2025 – 2026 LSTA Community Impact Grants accepts applications on a rolling or ongoing basis, so there is no single fixed deadline. Confirm current timing with the funder, CA State Library, before you apply, and submit as early as possible because rolling programs can close once funds are committed.
How do you apply for the 2025 – 2026 LSTA Community Impact Grants?
To apply for 2025 – 2026 LSTA Community Impact Grants, confirm your eligibility, gather the required documents, and prepare a narrative and budget that address the funder's priorities. FindGrants guides you step by step and can draft each section, then exports a submission-ready application pack for this grant from CA State Library.