Grants
The objective of a DLA funded grant is to provide funds that help cover library programs or exhibitions that foster a sense of community engagement, and/or present timely topics of interest in areas such as civics, humanities, pop culture, world events, literature, health, family, or other areas as deemed appropriate.
DLA is looking for community-engaged programs that go beyond a presentation, and focus on community input and interaction. Programs that provide accurate historical context, advocacy resources, or open dialogue/online discussion boards are some examples of community engagement offerings. Projects where community-based organizations partner with a library are strongly preferred.
Review:
- Review the Community Engagement Grant flyer
- Review the GRANT APPLICANT FACT SHEET for grant requirements and application criteria.
- Review the grant application questions.
- Review an example of a past winning application.
- Review an example of a past final report.
Apply: The mini-grant application period has been opened until March 14, 2025
Have questions? Watch a recorded grant information session from 2023.
Access the Grant Application Form
Grant Recipients, News & Updates!
- FY2024-Community Engagement Grant Award News
- 2023 Grant recipients
- 2022 Community Engagement Grant Recipients
- New Community Engagement Grant Cycle!
- 2021 Community Engagement Grant Recipients
- 2020 Community Engagement Grant Recipients
- 2019 Community Engagement Grant Recipients
- 2018 Community Engagement Grant Recipients
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