*The deadline to submit a grant to NCLS is August 19, 2011.
Libraries that plan to submit a grant application must contact Dawn Vincent to schedule a site visit as well as provide a narrative to their Consultant explaining the library’s project.
Please scroll down for additional information as well as the instructions and the forms (also located on the DLD website) that you will need for the grant.
· Libraries that received grants for 2010-11 may apply again this time (2011-12). However, a library cannot receive funding for the same project more than once. The project for which funding is being requested in 2011-12 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, 2011 are eligible. Expenditures from January 1 to June 30, 2011 may be used towards the total project cost.
· Projects must be started within 180 days after approval and must be completed by June 30, 2014.
· Only one project may be submitted for each building.
· If your building is more than 50 years old or is located in a historic area, you will need to do a separate State Historic Preservation Office (SHPO) application and construction projects for such buildings must be approved by SHPO before construction aid applications can be considered (see instructions for more information).
· 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 (construction monitoring may be eligible), building consultant studies, and the purchase of books and other library materials.
Create an Account for the Online Application
Application form Word document
Application form Adobe document
Checklist:
Attachments:
SEAF (Short Environmental Assessment Form)
(if building is over 50 years old or in a historic area)
State Historic Preservation Office (SHPO) - Project Review Cover Form
· Libraries that received grants for 2010-11 may apply again this time (2011-12). However, a library cannot receive funding for the same project more than once. The project for which funding is being requested in 2011-12 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, 2011 are eligible. Expenditures from January 1 to June 30, 2011 may be used towards the total project cost.
· Projects must be started within 180 days after approval and must be completed by June 30, 2014.
· Only one project may be submitted for each building.
· If your building is more than 50 years old or is located in a historic area, you will need to do a separate State Historic Preservation Office (SHPO) application and construction projects for such buildings must be approved by SHPO before construction aid applications can be considered (see instructions for more information).
· 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 (construction monitoring may be eligible), building consultant studies, and the purchase of books and other library materials.
Create an Account for the Online Application
Application form Word document
Application form Adobe document
Checklist:
Attachments:
SEAF (Short Environmental Assessment Form)
(if building is over 50 years old or in a historic area)
State Historic Preservation Office (SHPO) - Project Review Cover Form
