Current Grant Opportunities
Full descriptions and guidelines for all current grant opportunities can be found at KDLA Grants Portal.
2026 Conferences Grant
Grant funds will support Kentucky public library staff in attending library and job-related conferences that foster professional growth, keep them current on national trends, and equip them to implement new services and technologies that benefit their communities. This grant will only cover conferences taking place between October 1, 2025 and September 30, 2026. The application will remain open until grant funds are exhausted. Apply today!
Grant Eligibility
Legally established public libraries in Kentucky that meet all the following requirements are eligible to apply for KDLA grants.
1. have a UEI number and SAM.gov (System for Award Management) registration. Information on how to check the status or obtain a UEI number may be found at SAM.gov | Duns - Sam UEI,
2. have a library director who is properly certified by the Kentucky State Board for the Certification of Librarians; and
3. be in good standing with the Department for Local Government.
KDLA Grants Portal
KDLA uses the grants portal to manage grants and applications. Technical and login assistance for the grants portal can be found at the Submittable Support Desk. We recommend that applicants view the following training: Getting Started as a New Applicant.
Other Grant Resources
The following document has been provided to assist public libraries in locating funds for projects. Grants and awards are updated at least quarterly. Recommendations or corrections to the document can be emailed to Dena Ratliff Warren at
dratliffwarren@ky.gov.
Toolkit
The following toolkit provides libraries with tips for grant writing and templates that are involved in planning, applying for, and managing grants:
Training Videos and Resources