Friends of Berks County Public Libraries Fund - Emergency Needs Grant

Friends of Berks County Public Libraries Fund - Emergency Needs Grant

Status: ACTIVE
Funder: Berks County Community Foundation
Last Updated: May 15, 2025

Summary

The Friends of Berks County Public Libraries Fund offers emergency grants to public libraries in Berks County, supporting urgent needs and special projects. Libraries eligible for funding must have state-aided status or affiliate membership within the library system. Grants are intended for libraries facing imminent closure due to unforeseen circumstances, requiring applicants to demonstrate prior efforts to mitigate future emergencies. Special consideration is given to innovative projects that can be replicated across other libraries.

Overview

Friends of the Berks County Public Libraries Fund This fund awards grants to Berks County public libraries for emergency needs and special projects. Emergency Needs The Friends of the Berks County Public Libraries Fund distributes grants for emergency needs at Berks County’s public libraries. Public libraries are eligible for grants if they achieved state-aided status or qualified for affiliate membership in the Berks County Public Libraries federated system. An emergency grant will be considered if a library has exhausted all other sources of revenue and is in immediate danger of closing due to unforeseen circumstances or circumstances beyond its control. Applications for emergency grants must include information highlighting what steps have been taken to avoid a similar emergency in the future.

Eligibility

You can learn more about this opportunity by visiting the funder's website. Public libraries are eligible for grants if they achieved state-aided status or qualified for affiliate membership in the Berks County Public Libraries federated system.