Resources for Grant Recipients
Resources for Grant Applicants
Overview
The American Rescue Plan Act (ARPA) Coronavirus Capital Projects Funds (CPF) Program, administered by the U.S. Department of the Treasury, provides $10 billion for payments to eligible governments to carry out critical capital projects directly enabling work, education, and health monitoring, including remote options, in response to the COVID-19 public health emergency. Through this program, the Department of Libraries will administer $16.4 million in Capital Project funds toward capital improvements to Vermont’s public libraries.
The State of Vermont allocated $16.4 million of its U.S. Treasury ARPA CPF toward capital improvements to Vermont’s public libraries.
Through this program, the Department of Libraries will administer $16.4 million in CPF toward capital improvements to Vermont’s public libraries.
Goal
To address critical building improvements to ensure Vermonters have continued access to high-speed Internet to directly enable work, education, and health monitoring at their local public libraries.
Timeline
- January 30, 2024 through March 12, 2024: Grant application period for the U.S. Treasury Capital Projects Fund for Libraries
- September 2024: Grant awards announced
- December 31, 2026: End of the period of performance for all U.S. Treasury Capital Project Funds
Announcement of Grant Awards to Public Libraries: U.S. Department of the Treasury Capital Project Fund
In September of 2024, the Department of Libraries announced that 14 Vermont libraries would receive a total of $15.9 million dollars in competitive grant monies with funding from the U.S. Department of the Treasury through the American Rescue Plan Act (ARPA).
Read the press release, Vermont Department of Libraries Awards ARPA Treasury Funding to 14 Public Libraries.
View Capital Project Fund news highlights
Grant Recipients
Library: Alice M. Ward Memorial Library
City: Canaan
County: Essex
Award: $900,000
Project: Interior renovations for ADA compliance and improved patron centered useability, new HVAC system, new windows
Library: Arvin A. Brown Public Library
City: Richford
County: Franklin
Award: $174,502
Project: Renovations to increase useable library space, new HVAC system, electrical system updates, new windows, and interior renovations for ADA compliance
Library: Bennington Free Library
City: Bennington
County: Bennington
Award: $1,500,000
Project: Building envelope repairs with new windows and insulation, new HVAC system with electrical system updates
Library: Brandon Free Public Library Inc.
City: Brandon
County: Rutland
Award: $1,406,936
Project: Installation of four-story elevator with renovations and improvements for ADA compliance, repair or replace windows for energy efficiency
Library: Brooks Memorial Library
City: Brattleboro
County: Windham
Award: $1,472,501
Project: Asbestos abatement and building envelope repairs with interior and exterior renovations for ADA compliance
Library: Grand Isle Free Library
City: Grand Isle
County: Grand Isle
Award: $1,500,000
Project: New library building construction
Library: Groton Free Public Library
City: Groton
County: Caledonia
Award: $522,043
Project: Building expansion and envelope repairs with renovations for ADA compliance, new HVAC system
Library: Jeudevine Memorial Library
City: Hardwick
County: Caledonia
Award: $725,000
Project: Library expansion with two-story addition, four ADA compliant bathrooms, HVAC plumbing and electrical updates
Library: Johnson Public Library
City: Johnson
County: Lamoille
Award: $1,500,000
Project: Relocate building away from flood zone with new mechanical, electrical, and plumbing systems, construct an addition to existing building, renovations to egresses for ADA compliance
Library: Lawrence Memorial Library
City: Bristol
County: Addison
Award: $483,000
Project: New HVAC system, building envelope repairs for structural integrity, electrical and mechanical system updates
Library: Leach Public Library
City: Irasburg
County: Orleans
Award: $1,082,750
Project: Library expansion with two-story addition, new elevator, ADA compliant bathroom, and new HVAC system
Library: Middletown Springs Public Library
City: Middletown Springs
County: Rutland
Award: $1,293,384
Project: Renovate and upgrade library building infrastructure at new library site
Library: Salisbury Free Public Library
City: Salisbury
County: Addison
Award: $978,807
Project: Repair or replace HVAC system, new plumbing system, potable water, interior and exterior renovations for ADA compliance
Library: Wilder Memorial Library
City: Weston
County: Windsor
Award: $650,000
Project: Building expansion and envelope repairs, new HVAC and plumbing systems, electrical system updates, and new ADA compliant bathroom
Resources for Grant Recipients
Federal Guidelines
- REVISED Capital Projects Fund Guidance from the U.S. Department of Treasury
- Capital Projects Fund Guidance from the U.S. Department of Treasury PLEASE NOTE: new and revised edition (above)
- U.S. Code of Federal Regulations Title 2, Grants and Agreements - federal guidance for CPF grants
Department of Libraries Resources
- Sample Policies for use in developing Uniform Guidance compliant policies:
- Capital Project Fund Training Webinar for Grantees | October 31, 2024 | Video and slideshow access via Niche Academy, the Department's education platform (35:15)
- This webinar was presented by Department of Libraries and Guidehouse staff to review guidelines for reimbursement, invoicing, and reporting for the awardees and others involved with the U.S. Department of the Treasury Capital Project Fund Grants for Vermont public libraries.
- The Department's one-page overview: U.S. Treasury Capital Project Fund for Libraries (PDF)
- U.S. Treasury Capital Projects Fund for Libraries - Department of Libraries FAQ
Resources for Grant Applicants
- Capital Project Fund Treasury Application Worksheet and Rubric (Word)
- Capital Project Fund Treasury Application Worksheet and Rubric (PDF)
- Capital Project Related Webinars
- Print Construction Resources
- Online Construction Resources
Contacts
Email Contact
- Please direct comments and inquiries to LIB.VTLIBCapitalGrants@vermont.gov.
Media Contact
- Communications & Administrative Coordinator Lilly Talbert | 802-249-4055
(Updated 11/5/24)