Since our founding in 1995, promoting literacy and supporting Texas libraries have been integral to our mission. Each year, funds raised during the annual Texas Book Festival Weekend support grants that are distributed to libraries across Texas the following year. To date, the organization has funded 1,442 grants totaling more than $3.6 million to 600+ libraries in every corner of the state. Our goal is for these grants to assist libraries with enhancing their print, e-book, and audiobook collections with materials that meet the unique needs of their communities.

1,442 Grants Awarded

Supporting libraries across Texas with essential resources and funding


$3.6 Million Distributed

Investing in literacy, education, and community growth through library support

600+ Libraries Reached

Expanding access to books and programs in every region of Texas



2025 Grant Applications Now Open

Applications for the 2025 Texas Library Grants application cycle are open. Texas public libraries are encouraged to apply by Friday, April 18. Click the link below to learn more and apply. If you have trouble completing or submitting the form, need an alternative submission method, or have questions or concerns, please email TBF Communications & PR Coordinator Jose Rodriguez at [email protected].

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2024 Texas Library Grant Recipients

2024 Final Report

2024 Texas Library Grant recipients, your last requirement is the completion of a final report which is now available. The final report deadline is Saturday, March 1, 2025. Please note that grant recipients who fail to complete the final report by the designated deadline decrease their chance of receiving a future Texas library grant.

This year, the final report is accessible via a Google Form for ease of collection and management. You must be logged in to a Google account to access the form. If you encounter any issues accessing or completing the form, please email Communications & PR Coordinator Jose Rodriguez at [email protected] and we will provide you with an alternative method of submitting your final report. Thank you for all of your work empowering your patrons through literature.

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