2026-2027 New California Library Literacy Services Libraries Application

At a glance

2026-2027 New California Library Literacy Services Libraries Application is a closed California state grant opportunity from CA State Library (State of California). The application deadline was January 21, 2026. Individual awards are listed as $25K – $75K, with $200K in total estimated funding. Applicant types listed as eligible include nonprofit and public agency. It is listed on the California Grants Portal. Cost sharing is not required.

Summary assembled from the official notice's fields. The official notice governs.

Key facts

Dec 15, 2025Posted
Jan 21, 2026Application deadline

Opened: Dec 15, 2025
Close date: Jan 21, 2026
Award floor: $25,000
Award ceiling: $75,000
Est. total funding: $200,000
Expected awards: Not specified
Matching funds: Not required
Funding instrument: Grant

Program details (as published on the California Grants Portal)

Type: Grant
Funding source: State — California Library Literacy Services is a project of the California State Library, supported with funds from the State of California.
Matching funds: Not Required
Funding method: Advance(s)
Estimated number of awards: Between 5 and 7
Award period: 15 months
Expected award announcement: March 2026
Letter of intent: Not required
How to submit: Online: https://gotomygrants.com/Public/Opportunities/Details/58987621-404c-4fdd-93e6-5a466b829f14

Who can apply

Applicant categories as listed on the California Grants Portal. GrantsJunction maps them to detailed applicant types for search and matching.

Nonprofit
Public Agency

Additional information on eligibility (from the listing)

Check that your organization meets all eligibility requirements: Is a California public library or supporting agency, such as a governmental agency, non-profit library foundation or Friends group; can commit to providing library-based literacy services in alignment with the CLLS Mission, Values, and Program Essentials; and has at least one staff member who will attend an information session.

Can your organization apply?

A quick check against the listed applicant types — other requirements in the notice still apply.

Based on the published notice. Review the official notice for complete eligibility requirements.

What it funds

Purpose and description as published on the California Grants Portal.

Purpose

The California Library Literacy Services opportunity provides grant funding for California public libraries to implement adult literacy programs. California Library Literacy Services provides free tutoring to help adults across California achieve their literacy goals.

Description

The purpose of this grant is to address the critical impact of adult literacy levels in California by helping adults meet their life goals and aspirations. Accepted applicants will join California Library Literacy Services in the 2026-2027 project period and are expected to run ongoing literacy programs. Funds for ongoing programs are awarded annually.

Program page on the agency site ↗

Past applications & awards

Historical data · not a prediction

Reported by the agency for this listing

Fiscal year 2025–2611 applications · 5 awards

Counts as published on the California Grants Portal. Award counts can read zero until decisions are announced.

Program contact (as published)

CLLS@library.ca.gov
1-916-603-7212

Quick answers

Who is eligible to apply for “2026-2027 New California Library Literacy Services Libraries Application”?

The official listing names these applicant types as eligible: Nonprofit and Public Agency. It adds: “Check that your organization meets all eligibility requirements: Is a California public library or supporting agency, such as a governmental agency, non-profit library foundation or Friends group; can commit to providing library-based literacy services in alignment with the CLLS …” Additional restrictions may apply; review the full guidelines.

How much funding is available through “2026-2027 New California Library Literacy Services Libraries Application”?

Per the notice, individual awards are listed as $25k – $75k and total estimated program funding is $200,000.

How do I apply for “2026-2027 New California Library Literacy Services Libraries Application”?

Applications go directly to CA State Library, not through GrantsJunction. Submission: online at https://gotomygrants.com/Public/Opportunities/Details/58987621-404c-4fdd-93e6-5a466b829f14. Read the program guidelines on the agency's site first; state programs set their own forms and registration requirements.

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