Welcome to the Library & Archives Grants page!


Goal

To provide public libraries and historical institutions funding opportunities for materials and services to serve their communities.  The Library & Archives is happy to have the below grants available to eligible entities at this time.

Questions?

If you have questions about the grants process or grants in general, please contact Jennifer Cowan-Henderson@tnsos.gov

To apply

  • You will need to create a free Submittable account or sign in with Google credentials to submit these forms.
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Submit to 2027 Tech Grant

The Tennessee State Library and Archives is pleased to provide a grant opportunity to public libraries across Tennessee for their technology needs. This grant is supported in part by the U. S. Institute of Museum and Library Services under the provisions of the Library Services and Technology Act.

 

The 2027 Technology Grant is available for public libraries to replace or purchase technology for use by staff or the public. Grant funds are available for the following:

· Computers

· Software

· Networking hardware

· Peripherals 

 

Grant awards are in the amount of up to $20,000.00, and each grant will require a 50% local match. The Grant will run from October 1, 2026 – April 30, 2027. 

 

Note: As this is a contractual grant, all contracts will have to be signed and received by the Library and Archives prior to funds being available.

 

The deadline to apply is July 10, 2026

This project was made possible by the Institute of Museum and Library Services.