Lunch at the Library Summer 2027
About This Grant
Applications are non-competitive. All eligible libraries participating in Lunch at the Library and submitting approved applications will receive funds. These funds can support the following Lunch at the Library activities: Library Meal Sites: Establish and serve USDA summer meals at library site(s) and provide learning and enrichment programming at those meal sites. Lunch at the Library meal sites should include programming. Programs can include — but are not limited to — farm to summer, literacy, health and wellness, nutrition education, and arts and culture-based activities, as well as books provided to help families build home libraries. Pop-Up Libraries at Community Meal Sites: Take pop-up libraries — including programming, resources, and books — to other community-based USDA summer meal sites, such as local parks and schools.
Grant Summary
Lunch at the Library Summer 2027 is a CA State Library grant providing up to $3M for nonprofit, municipality, school district. Applications are accepted on a rolling basis. Check eligibility and apply with FindGrants.
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How to Apply
Up to $3M
Rolling / Open
- 1Confirm your organization is eligible for Lunch at the Library Summer 2027 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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Lunch at the Library Summer 2027: Frequently Asked Questions
Who is eligible for the Lunch at the Library Summer 2027?
Lunch at the Library Summer 2027 is offered by CA State Library. The listing names these applicant types: nonprofit, municipality, school district. It is available in CA. The funder's eligibility section is the authority, so confirm your organization type, location, and the population or project served against it before applying.
How much funding does the Lunch at the Library Summer 2027 provide?
Lunch at the Library Summer 2027 provides up to $3M 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 Lunch at the Library Summer 2027 deadline?
Lunch at the Library Summer 2027 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 Lunch at the Library Summer 2027?
To apply for Lunch at the Library Summer 2027, 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.
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