2025-2026 Sustainable California Libraries
CA State Library
About This Grant
The Sustainable California Libraries grant program funds climate and sustainability related community-driven programming for adults and intergenerational groups. The initiative also fosters connections between California library workers supporting climate resilience in communities. The purpose of these grants is to fund services, programming, and educational opportunities focused on sustainability and climate resilience. About 8 in 10 California adults say climate change is a top concern or one of several important concerns for them personally. As community hubs that provide trusted information about climate change and resilience, effectively connect with community-based organizations, and provide relevant programming for all ages, libraries are uniquely positioned to support climate resilience. The purpose of the Sustainable California Libraries grants is to fund services, programming, and educational opportunities focused on sustainability and climate resilience. Projects should demonstrate an understanding of community needs, aspirations, and assets. Public programming, outreach, and at least one project partner or community connection is required.
Grant Summary
2025-2026 Sustainable California Libraries is a CA State Library grant providing up to $1000.1M for municipality, school district. Applications are accepted on a rolling basis. Check eligibility and apply with FindGrants.
Focus Areas
Eligibility
How to Apply
Up to $1000.1M
Rolling / Open
- 1Confirm your organization is eligible for 2025-2026 Sustainable California Libraries from CA State Library, checking organization type, location, and any population or project requirements.
- 2Gather the required documents and information, including your organization details, project plan, and budget figures.
- 3Draft your application narrative and budget addressing the funder's priorities and review criteria. FindGrants can draft each section for you to review and edit.
- 4Review every section against the requirements checklist, then export a submission-ready application pack and submit it to CA State Library before the deadline.
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2025-2026 Sustainable California Libraries: Frequently Asked Questions
Who is eligible for the 2025-2026 Sustainable California Libraries?
2025-2026 Sustainable California Libraries is offered by CA State Library and is generally open to municipality, school district. It is available in CA. Review the specific eligibility terms before applying, since funders set their own requirements around organization type, location, and the population or project being served.
How much funding does the 2025-2026 Sustainable California Libraries provide?
2025-2026 Sustainable California Libraries provides up to $1.0B per award from CA State Library. Actual award sizes depend on the scope of your project, available program funds, and the number of applicants, so build a budget that reflects realistic, allowable costs rather than the maximum figure.
When is the 2025-2026 Sustainable California Libraries deadline?
2025-2026 Sustainable California Libraries accepts applications on a rolling or ongoing basis, so there is no single fixed deadline. Confirm current timing with the funder, CA State Library, before you apply, and submit as early as possible because rolling programs can close once funds are committed.
How do you apply for the 2025-2026 Sustainable California Libraries?
To apply for 2025-2026 Sustainable California Libraries, confirm your eligibility, gather the required documents, and prepare a narrative and budget that address the funder's priorities. FindGrants guides you step by step and can draft each section, then exports a submission-ready application pack for this grant from CA State Library.