The Texas State Library and Archives Commission is accepting applications for its Special Projects Grant to provide funds for programs that expand library services to include all members of the library’s community.
Donor Name: Texas State Library and Archives Commission
State: Texas
County: All Counties
Type of Grant: Grant
Deadline (mm/dd/yyyy): 02/11/2022
Grant Size: $75,000
Grant Duration: 1 year
Details:
It enables libraries to develop programs for populations with special needs or those having difficulty using the library. Programs focusing on community engagement or involving collaboration with other community organizations are strongly encouraged. Programs must emphasize improved services by the library to its customers.
Goals
- Texans will have access to shared library resources to meet their educational and informational needs.
- Texans and Texas communities will have access to Internet connected resources and services through Texas libraries resources and services successfully.
- Texans will have access to library services that support literacy and educational attainment, especially early childhood and family literacy, digital literacy, and lifelong learning.
- Texans will enhance their workforce readiness, including business and entrepreneurial endeavors, through use of materials and services at their libraries.
- Texans will receive library services that effectively respond to community needs.
Funding Information
- Applications of all sizes are encouraged. While the request may be part of a larger program, awards will not exceed $75,000.
- Funding will be for one state fiscal year (September 1, 2022–August 31, 2023).
Eligibility Criteria
- Through their governing authority, accredited public libraries, local public library systems, libraries that are members of the TexShare Library Consortium, or non-profit organizations that are applying on behalf of accredited libraries and/or TexShare members, are eligible to apply for funds.
- An applicant that is a non-profit organization is eligible only if the organization’s organizational charter, operating guidelines, or mission statement includes providing direct support for affiliated library activities and goals as a defined objective. Public library applicants must be accredited by the Texas State Library and Archives Commission for the fiscal year in which the grant contracts are issued.
For more information, visit Texas State Library and Archives Commission.
