School Library Access Grants

Allows school libraries to expand their reading selection by purchasing books. Grants support purchasing books for school library collections to ensure students have access to quality reading materials. Grantees receive free professional development day and support for literacy projects. Schools must maintain a permanent dedicated library space managed by paid staff and cannot have received the grant in 2023-24 or later. Program Details Idaho Commission for Libraries is a funding organization that offers the School Library Access Grants grant program to support arts and cultural programs. This funding opportunity is available statewide and is administered by Idaho Commission for Libraries through Idaho Commission for Libraries. Organizations seeking funding for arts and cultural programs should review the details below and confirm their eligibility before preparing an application. Eligibility Eligible applicants include educational institutions. Organizations that meet the eligibility criteria are encouraged to apply and to review the full program guidelines before submission. Because eligibility rules and funding priorities can change between cycles, applicants should always confirm the current requirements with Idaho Commission for Libraries or on Idaho Commission for Libraries before investing time in an application. Funding and Timeline Funding available: $1K – $5K. Applications are due by April 30, 2026. Applicants should allow sufficient time to gather required documentation, including organizational information, project descriptions, budgets, and supporting materials as specified in the program guidelines. Submitting a complete application well ahead of the deadline reduces the risk of disqualification on technical or administrative grounds. Program Focus This grant supports arts and cultural programs. This grant is associated with NAICS industry classifications: 519120. Organizations operating in these sectors are encouraged to review eligibility. Funded projects are expected to demonstrate measurable outcomes aligned with the program's stated objectives. Grant recipients may be required to submit progress reports and final evaluations as a condition of the award, and to retain records for audit and compliance purposes. How to Apply Eligible organizations can apply through Idaho Commission for Libraries. Create a free organization profile on GrantRegister to see whether this grant matches your organization's NAICS code, entity type, location, and focus area, and to receive a weekly digest of every open grant you qualify for. GrantRegister maintains a complete, authoritative registry of US federal, state, and foundation grant opportunities — matched automatically to your organization profile and delivered every Monday.

Eligibility

• Programs related to library

Award details

Award range: $1K – $5K. Applications close on April 30, 2026.

Categories

Arts Culture