FY2008 LIVE AND LEARN PUBLIC LIBRARY CONSTRUCTION GRANT PROGRAM
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This grant program assists public libraries with construction costs in their facilities. Local money except for mini-grants will be matched by State grants based on the category of grant as follows:
- Remodeling for Accessibility. Grant award range: $2,500 - $50,000
Projects where 70% - 100% of total project funds are to be used specifically for remodeling an existing building for compliance with the Americans With Disabilities Act (ADA). The State's share shall be 50% of the project's total cost, for a maximum of $50,000.
- Mini-grants (see eligibility requirements). Grant award range: $2,500 - $25,000
These projects include new carpeting and floor coverings, new furnishings (shelving excluded), remodeling, energy conservation, electrical, roofing, elevators, ceilings, HVAC, plumbing, doors and windows, fire protection, book drops, circulation desks, parking lot, security systems and technology wiring and interior or exterior painting. Libraries receiving mini-grants must address legal requirements for making the building ADA compliant. No local match is required.
- New construction, additions to and/or remodeling of existing buildings, conversion of buildings not currently used for library services. Grant award range: $25,000 - $125,000
The State's share shall be a maximum of 50% of the project's total cost, for a maximum of $125,000.
ELIGIBILITY REQUIREMENTS
- Public libraries that are full members of a regional library system and permits intersystem reciprocal borrowing.
- Priority will be given to public libraries that have not received a Live and Learn Construction Grant since July 1, 2004.
- Mini-grants are defined as projects to enable public libraries with limited funds to remodel or refurbish the library. Public libraries must meet the following criteria to apply for a Mini-grant: Public libraries with limited funds refers to public libraries which would have received an income of less than $12 per capita in the preceding fiscal year by using a formula whereby the library's equalized assessed valuation is multiplied by .13% and divided by the population of the library's service area. (Question 13, line C of the FY07 Illinois Public Library Per Capita and Equalization Aid application).
For more information about construction grants, contact H. Neil Kelley at 782-1891.
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