Grants
The Montana State Library receives grant funds to strengthen libraries and information services for all Montanans.
Current Grants Received by Montana State Library
LSTA - Grants to States Award
The Library Services and Technology Act (LSTA) provides federal funding to states through the Grants to States Award issued by the Institute of Museum and Library Services (IMLS). We utilize this funding to provide services to libraries throughout the state.
Grants Issued by Montana State Library
Montana Geospatial Information Act (MGIA) Grant
In accordance with the Montana Geospatial Information Act (MGIA), the Montana State Library administers an annual grant program to distribute accumulated funds from the Montana Geospatial Information Account, established by MGIA. Grant applications are evaluated by the State Library and its advisory council, the Montana Geospatial Information Advisory Council, and follow the MGIA Council Code of Ethics . Grant criteria are established based on the original intent of the MGIA and the goals and objectives of the annual Montana Geospatial Information Plan.
Please direct all grant program questions to MGIAGrants@mt.gov.
