U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development Public Facilities Preservation Initiative Grants for Small, Rural Public Libraries
The Vermont Department of Libraries' $10M for Public Facilities Preservation Initiative Grants for small, rural public libraries in Vermont is administered by the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) through their FY2023 Economic Initiative Community Project Funding program. This funding was made possible by the support of Senator Leahy, who included the Department’s proposal in the Consolidated Appropriations Act, 2023. The Department's grant application for these funds will be open to all rural and small public libraries in Vermont with the exception of public libraries that received specific, individual earmarks for support through the Congressionally Directed Spending process.
Goal
To provide resources to address repair and mitigation needs in small, rural public libraries that also serve as community meeting spaces and public facilities, with a focus on economically depressed areas.
Timeline
- 2025: The Department will launch the competitive grant application with a webinar
- August 31, 2031: End of the period of performance for all Public Facilities Preservation Initiative grants
Resources
- The Department's one-page overview: Congressionally Directed Funding flier (PDF)
- FY2023 Economic Initiative Community Project Fund Guidance from United States Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD)
- The Department has assembled these capital project related resources for libraries:
Email Contact
Please direct any questions to LIB.VTLIBCapitalGrants@vermont.gov
Stay Informed
Communications about the Capital Projects Grants will be shared with Vermont’s public library community via our three main listservs: lib.staff, lib.trustee, and VTLibraries.
The Department of Libraries has also created a listserv dedicated to capital projects updates: lib.capitalgrants@list.vermont.gov. To join this listserv, please complete this form.
(Updated 11/5/24)