Construction Grants

The deadline to submit a grant to NCLS is August 20, 2010

Libraries that plan to submit a grant application must provide a narrative to your Consultant explaining the library's project.

• Libraries that received grants for 2009-10 may apply again this time (2010-11). However, a library cannot receive funding for the same project more than once. The project for which funding is being requested in 2010-11 must be separate and distinct from any project(s) previously funded.
• These are matching grants. Libraries may apply for up to 50% of a project. Libraries should also be prepared to have more than a 50% match of funds available in case the project is funded at a reduced percentage.
• Cost estimates must come from one or more contractors. Cost estimates from Architects are not acceptable.
• The minimum grant awarded is $2500 for a minimum project cost of $5000. There is no maximum, beyond the obvious.
• Projects that have been started but are not complete at the time of application, are eligible. However, only expenditures made after July 1, 2010 are eligible. Expenditures from January 1 to June 30, 2010 may be used towards the total project cost.
• Projects must be started within 180 days after approval and must be completed by June 30, 2013.
• Only one project may be submitted for each building.
• Projects with emphasis on repair and/or building upkeep are generally considered to be routine maintenance. Although many of these projects such as replacement of carpeting, roof repair, repainting of walls, refinishing of wood floors or other wood trim on the building, landscaping and re-pointing of interior and/or exterior bricks are typically ineligible, there may be instances where these projects become eligible depending on the project cost and scope. Therefore, it is important to clearly define your project in your Construction Narrative.
• Other ineligible costs are: architectural and engineering fees, building consultant studies, and the purchase of books and other library materials.

FAQ's

Application in Word Format

Instructions

Application in Acrobat Format

Checklist:
http://www.nysl.nysed.gov/libdev/construc/14m/chcklist.pdf

Attachments:

Short Environmental Assesment form:
http://www.nysl.nysed.gov/libdev/construc/seaf.doc
http://www.nysl.nysed.gov/libdev/construc/seaf.pdf

FS-20 Forms:
http://www.nysl.nysed.gov/libdev/construc/14m/fs20.doc
http://www.nysl.nysed.gov/libdev/construc/14m/fs20.pdf

Payee Forms:
http://www.nysl.nysed.gov/libdev/construc/payee.doc
http://www.nysl.nysed.gov/libdev/construc/payee.pdf