2025-2026 Sustainable California Libraries

At a glance

2025-2026 Sustainable California Libraries is a closed California state grant opportunity from CA State Library (State of California). The application deadline was March 12, 2025. Individual awards are listed as $10K – $75K, with $500K in total estimated funding. Applicant types listed as eligible include 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

Jan 9, 2025Posted
Mar 12, 2025Application deadline

Opened: Jan 9, 2025
Close date: Mar 12, 2025
Award floor: $10,000
Award ceiling: $75,000
Est. total funding: $500,000
Expected awards: Not specified
Matching funds: Not required
Funding instrument: Grant

Program details (as published on the California Grants Portal)

Type: Grant
Funding source: Federal — The Museum and Library Services Act of 2010 governs the support and development of museums and libraries nationally. Each year, the California State Library receives a LSTA grant from the IMLS to support the development of California libraries.
Matching funds: Not Required — Applicants are encouraged to provide a local match in the form of a cash match and/or in-kind contribution.
Funding method: Advance(s) — For awards receiving funding over $20,000, a typical payment schedule is: 45 percent of award amount upon the awardee’s acceptance and execution of the agreement, and the State Library’s receipt and approval of a complete claim form. 45 percent of award amount following the State Library’s review and approval of the awardee’s first quarterly report.10 percent of award amount following the submission of approved final reports.
Estimated number of awards: Dependant on number of submissions received, application process, etc.
Award period: 07/1/25 to 06/30/26
Expected award announcement: GRANT NOT FUNDED
Letter of intent: Not required
Geography: This opportunity is open to Public Libraries within the State of California.
Latest change note: 12/27/23 Funding range

Who can apply

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

Public Agency

Additional information on eligibility (from the listing)

This award opportunity is open to Public Libraries in California.

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 State Library’s LSTA grant opportunities: Support improvement, innovation, and experimentation in library services; Build capacity among the California library community in grant-writing and grant management; and Help California’s local libraries develop services that effectively respond to community needs and align with community aspirations.

Description

The Sustainable California Libraries grant program funds climate and sustainability related community-driven programming for adults and intergenerational groups. The initiative also fosters connections between California library workers supporting climate resilience in communities. The purpose of these grants is to fund services, programming, and educational opportunities focused on sustainability and climate resilience. About 8 in 10 California adults say climate change is a top concern or one of several important concerns for them personally. As community hubs that provide trusted information about climate change and resilience, effectively connect with community-based organizations, and provide relevant programming for all ages, libraries are uniquely positioned to support climate resilience. The purpose of the Sustainable California Libraries grants is to fund services, programming, and educational opportunities focused on sustainability and climate resilience. Projects should demonstrate an understanding of community needs, aspirations, and assets. Public programming, outreach, and at least one project partner or community connection is required.

Program page on the agency site ↗

Past applications & awards

Historical data · not a prediction

Reported by the agency for this listing

Fiscal year 2024–257 applications · 0 awards

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

Program contact (as published)

LSTA Coordinator
LSTAGrants@library.ca.gov
1-916-323-9843

Quick answers

Who is eligible to apply for “2025-2026 Sustainable California Libraries”?

The official listing names these applicant types as eligible: Public Agency. It adds: “This award opportunity is open to Public Libraries in California.” Additional restrictions may apply; review the full guidelines.

How much funding is available through “2025-2026 Sustainable California Libraries”?

Per the notice, individual awards are listed as $10k – $75k and total estimated program funding is $500,000.

How do I apply for “2025-2026 Sustainable California Libraries”?

Applications go directly to CA State Library, not through GrantsJunction. Read the program guidelines on the agency's site first; state programs set their own forms and registration requirements.

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