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Library Courts Building 916-323-9759
P.O. Box 942837 [email protected]
Sacramento, CA 94237-0001 www.library.ca.gov
22 July 2026
Kristan Lundquist
Salinas Public Library
350 Lincoln Avenue
Salinas, CA 93901
Dear Kristan Lundquist,
We are pleased to provide funds to support your California Library Literacy Services program and the important work that you, your staff, and your volunteers do in your community.
The state budget continues to provide $7.32 million in California Library Literacy Services funding for Adult Literacy Services and Family Literacy Services.
Your total award amount for the 2026-2027 fiscal year beginning July 1, 2026, is:
Adult Literacy and Family Literacy Services: $217,832
Total Award: $217,832
California Library Literacy Services programs with Family Literacy Services will receive one award total, for the 2026-2027 project period. Your library is responsible for allocating award funds between Adult Literacy Services and Family Literacy Services to respond to community needs and for adhering to the following requirements:
At least 51 percent of the block grant award must be allocated to Adult Literacy Services.
At least 26 percent of the block grant award must be allocated to Family Literacy Services.
Programs who requested a fixed award for Family Literacy Services may adjust their request by +/- 25 percent. Contact your state team for support.
Your award will be claimed in two stages. The claim form included in this award packet will allow you to request the first 90% of your total award:
Total Initial Award Amount: $196,049
Information about claiming the rest of your award is included in the payment schedule at the end of your award packet.
You must fully expend funds by September 30, 2027, in accordance with your approved budget on file with the State Library.
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Library Courts Building 916-323-9759
P.O. Box 942837 [email protected]
Sacramento, CA 94237-0001 www.library.ca.gov
Review the California Library Literacy Services Allowable and Unallowable Expenses guidelines on the Manage Your Current Grant page to ensure project expenditures are consistent with the California Library Literacy Services allowable expenses. If you have questions about expenses or expending award funds, contact your state grant team at [email protected]. We strongly encourage your program staff to develop and maintain community partners to strengthen your program, attend regular regional library literacy network meetings, participate in your local Adult Education Consortium/a, and participate in library literacy training opportunities offered by the regional networks and the State Library to meet the California Library Literacy Services Mission, Values, and Program Essentials. Additional California Library Literacy Services resources can be found on the California Library Literacy Services webpage. The payment process begins when we receive your completed and signed claim form, certification form, and State Funded Grants Award Agreement and Certificate of Compliance included in this packet. All forms should be completed and signed through Docusign to be processed for payment.
Our library literacy staff are available to assist you throughout the year. Contact your Program Consultant Julianna Robbins and your Grant Monitor Allyson Jeffredo at [email protected] with any questions.
Thank you for your willingness to do so much for those in your community. Best wishes for a successful year.
Respectfully yours,
Greg Lucas
California State Librarian
Cc: Julianna Robbins, [email protected]
Allyson Jeffredo, [email protected]
State Library Fiscal Office, [email protected] Cathy Andrews, [email protected]
Enc: Re: CLLS26-69: Claim form, certification form, and State Funded Grants Award Agreement and Certificate of Compliance
Docusign Envelope ID: BB318D28-FC8D-8554-80E3-FCFC90AE9B72