About the LORI Grant Program

LORI Grants are offered by the Office of Library and Information Services as subgrants funded through its federal Institute of Museum and Library Services grant under the Grants to States Program supported by the Library Services and Technology Act (LSTA).
The Institute of Museum and Library Services (IMLS) is the primary source of federal support for the nation's libraries and museums. IMLS advances, supports, and empowers America’s museums, libraries, and related organizations through grantmaking, research, and policy development. The IMLS vision is a nation where museums and libraries work together to transform the lives of individuals and communities. To learn more, visit www.imls.gov and follow IMLS on Facebook.
LSTA Sub-grants
The Office of Library & Information Services offers subgrants of its Library Services and Technology Act (LSTA) grant to support the overall purposes of LSTA and the priorities of the OLIS Five-Year Plan. The Library of Rhode Island (LORI) Grant Program provides opportunities for libraries, library consortia, or library-serving organizations to execute forward-looking projects that support the advancement of library services in Rhode Island and support the OLIS priorities of Access, Learning, and Engagement. OLIS also administered subgrants for COVID Stimulus Funds.
Current LORI Grant Programs
COVID Stimulus Grant Programs
- American Rescue Plan Act (ARPA) (2021 - 2022)
- CARES Act (2020)
Past LORI Grant Programs
- 2024 LORI Grant Programs
- Project Grants
- Mini-Grants
- Summer Reading Program Mini-Grants
- 2023 LORI Grant Program
- Project READY Mini-Grant (2022)
- 2022 Summer Reading Program Mini-Grant
- LORI Grant Program 2021
- 2021 Summer Reading Program Mini-Grants
- 2020 LORI Learning Grants
- 2019 LORI Grant Awards
- Previous LORI Grant Awards