As members of a library cooperative system, SCLC receives funding from the California State Library. The Communications and Delivery Program of the California Library Services Act (CLSA) is specifically designed to assist and encourage cooperative efforts among California public libraries.

There are currently nine library cooperative systems in the state charged with administering a variety of programs, services, and distribution of grant funds. To receive these funds, a library must be a member of one of these cooperative organizations.

SCLC staff provides administrative and fiscal support for the following four library cooperatives: