Current Grant Opportunities
2025 Conferences Grant
This grant is made possible by funding from the Grants to States program administered by the Institute of Museum and Library Services (IMLS). This grant aligns with KDLA's five-year strategic plan to increase institutional capacity by providing funding for public library staff in Kentucky to participate in in-person job-related conferences. Applications are available through the KDLA Grants Portal from November 1, 2024, through August 30, 2025 or until funding is exhausted. Libraries may submit one application per conference request. Please read the full guidelines before applying. 2025 Conferences Grant Guidelines
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.
The following toolkit provides libraries with tips for grant writing and templates that are involved in planning, applying for, and managing grants: