Grants

 Grants

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The Maryland State Library​ Agency (MSLA) County Library Capital Grant Program provides $7.5 million annually for the renovation, expansion and construction of public library facilities. Since the program was launched in 2008, public libraries have received more than $122 million in State funds, spurring approximately $400 million in matching funds.

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Capital ​Grant Funding (2008-2027)

Statewide Impact​

While most County Library Capital Grant Program awards have funded basic renovations, 21 unique public libraries have also opened from Western Maryland to the Eastern Shore. These new public libraries include Anne Arundel (Annapolis, Riviera Beach), Baltimore (Perry Hall & ​Sollers Point), Calvert (Twin Beaches), Cecil (Northeast), Charles (Waldorf West), Frederick (Brunswick, Middletown, Myersville & Walkersville), Harford (Havre de Grace), Howard (Miller), Montgomery (Silver Spring, Wheaton), St. Mary's (Leonardtown), Somerset (Cri​sfield), Washington (Boonsboro & Hancock) and Worcester (Berlin & Ocean City) counties. Two additional projects are nearing completion in Garrett (Friendsville) and Worcester (Pocomoke) counties.


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​​LSTA (Library Services and Technology Act) 

Every year, the Maryland State Library Agency (MSLA) grants almost $2 million of LSTA funds from the Institute of Museum and Library Services​ (IMLS)​ Grants to States​​ program to public libraries. These Federal funds support staff development, innovative pilot projects, and preparedness by funding strategic and facility master plans. The Public Library and State Networking Branch (PLSNB) staff act as grant liaisons to public libraries receiving LSTA funds through sub-grants. Learn more about Maryland public library grants and funds​.​​​​​

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