Assistance Listing 45.310
Grants to States
THE INSTITUTE OF MUSEUM AND LIBRARY SERVICES
Assistance Listing 45.310, “Grants to States,” is a federal program administered by THE INSTITUTE OF MUSEUM AND LIBRARY SERVICES. It provides grant assistance. GrantsJunction currently tracks 0 open, 0 forecasted and 0 closed opportunities under this listing. The agency reported $180M in obligations for fiscal year 2025.
Program objective
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.
As published in the SAM.gov Assistance Listing.
Current opportunities under 45.310
No open or forecasted opportunities are currently posted under this listing. Programs often post notices on an annual cycle — see recently closed opportunities below for timing.
Eligible applicants (program level)
- Department or Agency of a U.S. Territorial Government
- Department or Agency of a U.S. State Government
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.
Program-level eligibility from SAM.gov. Each funding notice sets its own requirements.
Reported obligations by fiscal year
Historical data · not a predictionRange and average of financial assistance (from the listing): FY2022 awards ranged from $68,125 to $15,642,120. Average = $2,861,068. FY2023 awards ranged from $108,317 to $15,905,100. Average = $3,050,847. FY2024 awards ranged from $108,252 to $15,705,702. Average = $3,050,847. In FY2025, the range and average are likely to be similar to those of FY2024.
Source: SAM.gov Assistance Listing 45.310. Hatched bars are agency estimates. These totals do not indicate approval rates.Frequently asked questions
What is ALN 45.310?
45.310 is the Assistance Listing Number for “Grants to States.” Assistance Listing Numbers (formerly CFDA numbers) identify federal assistance programs; individual grant opportunities reference the listing they are funded under.
Who can apply under ALN 45.310?
The SAM.gov listing names these applicant types: Department or Agency of a U.S. Territorial Government and Department or Agency of a U.S. State Government. Each funding notice under the program sets its own eligibility, so check the specific opportunity.
How much funding does 45.310 provide?
The agency reported $180,000,000 in obligations for FY2025 in the SAM.gov Assistance Listing. These are program-wide totals reported by the agency, not a prediction of future awards.