The Florida Department of State, Division of Library and Information Services, is now accepting applications for the FY 2025/2026 Public Library Construction Grant program through November 21, 2024. The program provides state funds to governments to construct public libraries. Funds are awarded on a dollar-for-dollar match of the grant amount to selected governments after evaluation of their application. Successful applicant projects include the construction of new buildings and the acquisition, expansion or remodeling of existing buildings to be used for public library service.
To be eligible to apply for or to receive a Library Construction Grant:
- Applications must be submitted on the DOS Grants System at dosgrants.com on or before the application deadline to receive consideration.
- Applicants for a Library Construction Grant must be a county, municipality, special district or special tax district.
- Applicants requesting a Public Library Construction Grant shall either own or have unconditional use of the library building to be constructed, expanded or remodeled and the site on which it is located.
In addition, an applicant for a Public Library Construction Grant is eligible to receive funding for a construction project from more than one state funding source provided that the following criteria are met:
- The additional state funding source(s) must be based on a statutorily approved process administered by another state agency.
- The applicant must demonstrate that the project will provide a higher level of service to residents or that the project is in partnership with another organization or agency.
A government receiving a Library Construction Grant must have an established program of free public library services and resources which is maintained to provide library service without discrimination to all residents of the legal service area taxed for library purposes.
The criteria listed here are not exhaustive of all requirements needed for eligibility. For complete information about the Florida Public Library Construction Grant program, visit the program’s website.
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