2026-2027 LSTA Digital Literacy and Access

The 2026-2027 LSTA Digital Literacy and Access grant opportunity aims to help California public libraries and nonprofit organizations improve access to high-speed broadband and digital literacy in their communities. The grant will support various activities, including digital navigation services, digital literacy training, and AI and internet safety classes. Allowable expenditures include staff time, supplies, services from community organizations, and outreach and promotion of project programs and services. The grant is federally funded by the Institute of Museum and Library Services and is awarded by the State Library to eligible California libraries and library-focused nonprofit organizations. • Eligible applicants include California public libraries and nonprofit organizations supporting these libraries. • The grant has a total estimated available funding of $250,000. • The expected award announcement will be in Summer 2026. • The period of performance is from 9/1/2026 to 6/30/2027. • A typical payment schedule is 50% upon execution of the agreement, 40% upon receipt of the first quarter report, and 10% upon receipt of final reporting forms and any unexpended funds.