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2026-2027 New California Library Literacy Services Libraries Application

Grantor:
CA State Library
Portal ID:
154713
Status:
Closed
Open Date:
12/15/25 08:00
Opportunity Type:
  • Grant
Last Updated:
Categories:

Details

Purpose:

The California Library Literacy Services opportunity provides grant funding for California public libraries to implement adult literacy programs. California Library Literacy Services provides free tutoring to help adults across California achieve their literacy goals. 

Description:

The purpose of this grant is to address the critical impact of adult literacy levels in California by helping adults meet their life goals and aspirations. Accepted applicants will join California Library Literacy Services in the 2026-2027 project period and are expected to run ongoing literacy programs. Funds for ongoing programs are awarded annually.

Eligibility Requirements

Eligible Applicants:

  • Nonprofit
  • Public Agency

Check that your organization meets all eligibility requirements: Is a California public library or supporting agency, such as a governmental agency, non-profit library foundation or Friends group; can commit to providing library-based literacy services in alignment with the CLLS Mission, Values, and Program Essentials; and has at least one staff member who will attend an information session.

 

Important Dates

The date (and time, where applicable) by which all applications must be submitted to the grantmaker. Time listed as “00:00” equates to midnight.
The date on which the grantor expects to announce the recipient(s) of the grant.
March 2026
The length of time during which the grant money must be utilized.
15 months

Funding Details

The total projected dollar amount of the grant.
$200,000
A single grant opportunity may represent one or many awards. Some grantors may know in advance the exact number of awards to be given. Others may indicate a range. Some may wish to and wait until the application period closes before determining how many awards to offer; in this case, a value of “Dependent” will display.
5 – 7
Grant opportunities representing multiple awards may offer awards in the same amount or in varied amounts. Some may wish to wait until the application period closes before determining per-award amounts; in this case, a value of “Dependent” will display.
$25,000 – $75,000
Certain grants require that the recipient(s) provide a letter of intent.
No
Certain grants require that the recipient(s) be able to fully or partially match the grant award amount with another funding source.
No
The funding source allocated to fund the grant. It may be either State or Federal (or a combination of both), and be tied to a specific piece of legislation, a proposition, or a bond number.
  • State

Funding Source Notes:

California Library Literacy Services is a project of the California State Library, supported with funds from the State of California.

The manner in which the grant funding will be delivered to the awardee. Funding methods include reimbursements (where the recipient spends out-of-pocket and is reimbursed by the grantor) and advances (where the recipient spends received grant funds directly).
  • Advance(s)

How to Apply

State agencies/departments recommend you read the full grant guidelines before applying.

Resources

For questions about this grant, contact:
1-916-603-7212, CLLS@library.ca.gov

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