Advocacy Against the Elimination of the Institute of Museum and Library Services

About this program

The Texas Library Association (TLA) is advocating against the elimination of the Institute of Museum and Library Services (IMLS), which provides $12.5 million annually to Texas, supporting vital library programs and services across the state. This funding, constituting 33% of the Texas State Library and Archives Commission budget, impacts every county and nearly every community, serving over 27 million Texans through various educational and cultural initiatives. Eligible applicants include library supporters and community members, who are urged to contact their members of Congress to advocate for the preservation of IMLS funding, a critical yet small portion of the federal budget with significant local impact. There are no formal application deadlines or cost-sharing requirements for this advocacy effort.