Summer at The Library Grant - Texas Library Association

Empowering Libraries to Make Summer Programming Unforgettable.

The Summer at the Library Grant Program is designed to support libraries in expanding and enhancing their summer programming. By providing financial assistance, this grant helps libraries create engaging reading experiences, develop impactful programs, offer outreach and learning opportunities, and reach more community members. The grants are funded by the generous donations received in during the Summer at the Library H-E-B check stand campaign and are open to all library types providing summer programming.

In 2026, 104 grants totaling $326,350 were awarded.

This grant is intended to:

Foster literacy and learning during the summer months
Support innovative programming and events.
Increase access to books, digital resources, and reading materials.
Strengthen community partnerships and outreach efforts.

Applications for 2026 grants are closed. The 2027 application opens in September 2026.

Who can apply?

The grant is open to TLA members who work in any type of library in Texas. TLA Membership is required from at least one employee from the library to apply.

Application Process and Deadlines

Application Opens: September 15, 2026
Application Deadline: January 15, 2027
Grant Recipients Announced: April 2027
Grant monies dispersed by May 1, 2027

How can funds be used?

Libraries can use the grant funding for:

Books & Reading Materials
Programming & Events
Staff & Volunteer Training
Technology & Digital Resources
Marketing & Outreach
Other innovative initiatives that enhance summer reading

Grant Disbursement & Reporting

Funds will be disbursed upon award confirmation.
Grant recipients are required to submit a final report by November 2027, detailing program outcomes, impact, and fund usage.

Questions?

For more information, contact us.

Summer at the Library Grant Application Questions

Summer at the Library Grant Impact Report Questions