2026 Library Action Grants

The Pennsylvania Department of Education, Office of Commonwealth Libraries, is offering grants to support community-driven services in public, academic, school, and correctional institution libraries. The grants provide funding of up to $10,000 for high-impact projects that address local needs, strengthen partnerships, and build library capacity. Eligible institutions include independent public libraries, district library centers, federated library system members, and more. The grant period is January 2027 – June 2027. • Applications are submitted by legal entities, and each application must represent a clearly defined and distinct project. • The maximum request is $10,000 per application. • All applications will be evaluated through a competitive peer review process using an established scoring rubric. • Organizations may submit multiple applications, but should be aware that each application will be reviewed and scored independently.