Lunch at the Library Summer 2027

The California State Library is offering non‑competitive grant funding to support public libraries that serve as USDA summer‑meal sites and operate pop‑up libraries at community meal locations during the 2027 summer season. Funds may be used for meal‑site operations, enrichment programming, and resource deployment to USDA sites. • Eligible applicants: California public libraries (non‑profit or public agency). • Funding pool: $3,000,000 total; number of awards “Dependent”. • Grant type: Advances & reimbursements, no matching funds required, no letter of intent. • Performance period: 02/01/2027 – 01/31/2028 (12 months). • Activities supported: Library‑based USDA meal sites with programming (literacy, nutrition, arts, health, etc.) and pop‑up libraries at parks, schools, or other USDA sites. • Application: Online via the Library Grants portal; guidelines must be reviewed. • Award announcement expected January 2027. • Contact for questions: Robyn McCreight (916) 603‑6716, [email protected].