L-net is funded by a grant through the Library Services and Technology Act from the Oregon State Library.

Multnomah County Library is the fiscal agent for the grant and is responsible for all fiscal and administrative duties.

The Oregon State Library uses LSTA to fund statewide programs, like L-net, as well as competitive grants. L-net's funding is reviewed by the Oregon State Library's LSTA council and approved by their Board of Trustees.

L-net is also made possible by contributions of staffing from our 35 partner libraries. In-kind staffing contributions make up about 30% of the total cost of L-net.