LSTA Grants

Inspire grants target ambitious projects aimed at supporting innovative programs or initiatives that are more complex and demanding to execute. These projects require greater staff commitments and would include significant involvement with community partners. Projects may require a larger funding amount and could extend to two years to complete.

Minimum funding amount: $15,000
Maximum funding amount: $50,000

• Remain members in good standing of the Massachusetts Library System (MLS) throughout the application process and award period.
• Have a current approved strategic plan on file with the MBLC.
• All public libraries applying must be and remain certified to receive State Aid.
• Preservation, local history, and archives-related projects must have a current preservation plan in place and have had a preservation assessment within the last 10 years.

Conversations with Library Advisory and Development staff can help you explore how your idea may match the goals of the grant program.

For general questions, please contact Lyndsay Forbes.