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2025 Construction Grant

CHAUTAUQUA-CATTARAUGUS LIBRARY

Foundation Annual Grants for Capital Funding

Funding Amount

Varies

Deadline

September 12, 2026

157 days left

Grant Type

foundation

Overview

2025 Construction Grant

Funder: Chautauqua-Cattaraugus Library System (CCLS)

Geographic Scope: Chautauqua and Cattaraugus counties, New York

Program Description: State-funded library construction aid program administered through the New York State Department of Labor (DLD) to support construction projects at member libraries.

    Key Dates

  • June 2 - July 11, 2025: Site visits with CCLS staff
  • July 11, 2025: Intent to Apply deadline
  • August 8, 2025: Intent to Apply submission deadline
  • August 13, 2025: CCLS Trustee site visits
  • September 12, 2026: Applications due for CCLS review
  • October 9, 2026: Applications submitted to DLD
  • Fall 2026 (Est.): Grant awards announced
  • Late Fall 2026 (Est.): 90% funding received
  • June 30, 2031: Project completion deadline

    Eligibility

  • Open to member libraries of the Chautauqua-Cattaraugus Library System

    Contact Information

    Chautauqua-Cattaraugus Library System
  • Address: 106 West Fifth Street, Jamestown, NY 14701
  • Phone: 716-664-6675
  • Fax: 716-484-1205
  • Hours: Monday-Friday 9AM-5PM (Closed Sunday and Saturday)

How to Apply

Application Process

1. Intent to Apply Phase (June 2 - July 11, 2025)
- Submit Intent to Apply Form (Word Doc available)
- Coordinate site visits with Jan (CCLS staff)
- Project review by CCLS Trustee Board on August 13

2. Full Application Phase
- Submit complete applications by September 12, 2026 for CCLS review
- Applications submitted to DLD (New York State Department of Labor) by October 9, 2026

    Required Materials

  • Intent to Apply Form (Word Doc)
  • SHPO Application Process Guidance (CCLS guidance document)
  • Construction Aid Application Portal (Online Grant System)
  • Account Registration Form (for Online Grant System)
  • NYS Application Attachments (required for full application, not required for Intent to Apply)
  • SHPO (State Historic Preservation Office) approval or exemption documentation

    Special Considerations

  • SHPO (State Historic Preservation Office) approval required or exemption documentation needed
  • Applicants can reference CCLS guidance on SHPO Application Process
  • SHPO Approval Exemptions documentation available

    Resources Provided

  • 2025 Library Construction Aid: A Guide for Directors & Trustees
  • Online Grant System Account Registration Form
  • DLD (Department of Labor Division): State Aid for Library Construction requirements
  • Access to Construction Aid Application Portal

Focus Areas & Funding Uses

Fields of Work

capital

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