Selected public and school libraries will be awarded up to $3,000 to purchase current, high-quality and well-reviewed books for young adults and children. If you have questions about collection development, please contact Karen Liu at karenliu@utah.gov.
TIMELINE
- 8/11/2025 – Grant application opens
- 8/12/2025 – Application Webinar – C&T Grant Changes for 2026, registration required
- 9/4/2025 – Grant application closes
- 9/15/2025 – Applicants notified, Contracts sent
- 10/01/2025 – Contracts due, Spending begins
- 3/1/2026 – Spending ends
- 4/1/2026 – Reimbursement Requests and Final Report due
APPLICATION PROCESS
- Request access to the USL Grants Portal if you are a new user by selecting New User; existing users should verify their log in information is up to date by entering the portal
- Register and attend the Virtual Application Webinar [date TBD]
- Complete your application in the portal and make sure to press the SUBMIT button
Please wait! Funds spent prior to the start of the grant period are considered pre-award and WILL NOT be reimbursed.
This is a reimbursement grant, paid out to your library when reimbursement requests are submitted. If this is a concern, please contact Melanie Boyd at mcwainwright@utah.gov and select “Funds Advance Needed” on the application.