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About Enrich Iowa

The State Library annually administers funding appropriated by the Iowa Legislature to libraries in Iowa. Enrich Iowa consists of three programs to aid libraries in offering improved service to Iowans:

  • Open Access enables Iowans to check out physical materials at participating libraries, providing them with direct access to more materials and information resources.
  • Interlibrary Loan Reimbursement provides Iowans with equal access to library resources by supporting loans of materials among all types of libraries.
  • Direct State Aid improves library services and reduces inequities among communities. 

To participate in any of the Enrich Iowa programs, eligible libraries must complete and submit a Letter of Agreement in the spring for the following fiscal year. 

Learn how to participate in Enrich Iowa programs.

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Additional Program Details

Find out more information about the Enrich Iowa programs below. Have additional questions about any of the programs? Browse the Enrich Iowa FAQs.

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Enrich Iowa Reports

Enrich Iowa Legislative Report & Direct State Aid Report

The State Library is required to submit a report to the Iowa Legislature and Governor's Office by January 15 each year on the uses and impacts of Enrich Iowa funding.

FY24 Enrich Iowa Legislative Report

In addition, the State Library prepares a report with more details on how Iowa public libraries spent Direct State Aid funding received from the Enrich Iowa program.

FY24 Direct State Aid Funding Report

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FY26 Enrich Iowa Program

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Access more information and resources for Enrich Iowa's FY26 program.

FY26 Letters of Agreement

Click the links below to access the Letter of Agreement form for your library type. The Letters of Agreement must be submitted by June 20, 2025 to participate in Enrich Iowa for FY26. 

Additional FY26 Resources

  • FY26 Enrich Iowa Funding Amounts for Libraries (coming soon)

FY26 Terms of Agreement

Reference the FY26 Terms of Agreement for each of the Enrich Iowa programs below.

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FY25 Enrich Iowa Program

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Access more information and resources for Enrich Iowa's current fiscal year programs.

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