On August 5, the Texas State Library and Archives Commission (TSLAC) \announced $1,067,128 in funding for library grant programs in 2027. Agency commissioners awarded the grants at their Friday, July 31, and Friday, June 5, meetings in Austin. TSLAC's Special Project Grant provides funds that expand library services to include all members of the library's community, enabling programs for populations with special needs or those having difficulty using the library.

The Fort Bend Library System was one of 75 winners of a Special Projects grant and one of 14 recipients of Texas Reads grants.

TexTreasures Grants are designed to help libraries make their special collections more accessible for the people of Texas and beyond. Activities may include digitization, microfilming and cataloging.

The Texas Reads Grant funds public library programs to promote reading and literacy within local communities. Programs may include, but are not limited to book talks, English literacy classes, author visits, book clubs or discussion groups and summer reading club activities.

These grants projects are made possible this year by a grant from the U.S. Institute of Museum and Library Services (IMLS) to TSLAC under the provisions of the Library Services and Technology Act. These grants help libraries serve all Texans through expanded access, educational programs and digitization of historic materials. Learn more about TSLAC grant programs and recipients at www.tsl.texas.gov/ldn/grants/recipients.

The Texas State Library and Archives Commission provides Texans access to the information they need to be informed, productive citizens by preserving the archival record of Texas; enhancing the service capacity of public, academic and school libraries; assisting public agencies in the maintenance of their records; and meeting the reading needs of Texans with disabilities. For more information, visit www.tsl.texas.gov.