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The State Library of North Carolina is excited to announce Libraries Strengthening Connections, a special grant opportunity for public and tribal libraries. These funds will help libraries to support and increase digital literacy skills, internet access, and provide access to digital devices.
This program invites applications that will allow libraries to improve library operations through technology that support efforts for North Carolina residents to successfully identify, navigate and interact with digital technology. Funding is available for programs designed to increase access to affordable, reliable high-speed internet service and digital devices, promote adoption and meaningful use, and improve digital literacy skills for all.
Funding will support a digital program or service that meets a specific need. Eligible applications will support a program or service in which library staff can transfer knowledge and skills learned to real digital problems where:
- Residents can acquire digital and information gathering skills and understanding to meet their personal needs and the state’s workforce needs;
- Promote practices that leverage tools to ensure online privacy and security; or
- Residents have access to digital devices and resources to meet their needs
Learn more information about Libraries Strengthening Connections
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UEI/EIN - Organization Identifier Questions?
To find your organization, please enter your EIN,UEI, or your legal organization name (or part of) in the "Organization Identifier" field.
- Public libraries that are apart of local government should use their governmental organization, (ie. "Town of Chapel Hill" or "Catawba County")
EZ Grants, including planning grants are for single year projects. The minimum that may be requested is $5,000; the maximum is $50,000. No Letter of Intent is required for EZ grants.
Eligible libraries may submit up to a combination of three EZ and/or Project grant applications per year.
EZ Grant Applications are due on March 1, 2026 by 11:59 pm.
Additional information can be found at the SLNC website.
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