OLIS is offering non-competitive grants to all public libraries to support reading and learning programs this summer. The program will reimburse pre-approved expenditures for programming at libraries this summer which fall into OLIS’ priorities for summer programming. Each library will be eligible for at least $600 for youth activities and $300 for adult activities. Library systems may request an additional $300 per location for youth activities. 2025 grant request forms are due March 17, 2025.
LORI Grants are supported through the federal Institute of Museum and Library Services (IMLS) and funded through the IMLS Grants to States program under the Library Services and Technology Act.
In lieu of a webinar this year, OLIS staff is offering open, drop-in style, office hours with grant staff to answer questions and provide guidance on filling out the grant application. Register on the OLIS CE Calendar to receive the meeting link and passcode.