Community Foundation Library Fund Grant

Community Foundation Library Fund Grant

Status: ACTIVE
Funder: The Community Foundation for South Central New York
Amount: US $500 - US $2,500
Last Updated: December 15, 2025

Summary

The Community Foundation Library Fund Grant supports public libraries in Broome, Chenango, Delaware, Otsego, and Tioga Counties by providing funding for library services, programming, and historical exhibitions. Grants range from $500 to $2,500 and prioritize proposals that enhance library resources and outreach efforts. Exclusions apply for operating funds and salaries. This initiative aims to enrich library services rather than replace traditional funding, fostering collaboration between libraries and historical societies.

Overview

Community Foundation Library Fund Grant Created in 2008 upon the dissolution of the Broome Library Foundation, the Community Foundation Library Fund provides grants to public libraries for library services, programming, exhibits and historical exhibitions in conjunction with public libraries, in the region served by the Community Foundation for South Central New York (Broome, Chenango, Delaware, Otsego and Tioga Counties.). Grant Criteria Grant proposals will be considered for amounts from $500 and up to $2,500 that address a specific public library need to enhance library resources, programs or services or that will assist in the production of an historical exhibition in conjunction with a public library. Grant proposals for library operating and maintenance funds, reimbursed expenses, funds for existing programs where no improvement or expansion is proposed and staff salaries are specifically excluded from consideration; the purpose of the fund is to expand the outreach efforts of libraries and to enrich rather than replace traditional tax-based support. The Community Foundation Library Fund may award less than the amount requested and may consider matching or challenge grants.

Eligibility

You can learn more about this opportunity by visiting the funder's website. Grant applications will be accepted from public libraries or historical societies in collaboration with public libraries in Broome, Chenango, Delaware, Otsego and Tioga counties.