Construction Grants
Forecasted
The Construction Grants from the Tennessee Department of Economic and Community Development fund major upgrades and new builds for public library facilities to enhance community access and educational resources.
Funder: Tennessee Department of Economic and Community Development
Due Dates (Anticipated): March 2027 (application deadline, projected)
Funding Amounts: Up to $100,000 per award; 5-year grant term; 1:1 local match required (i.e., prerequisite local spending equal to the award)
Summary: Supports new construction, additions, and major renovations of public library facilities in Tennessee to enhance infrastructure and access.
Key Information: Open to public libraries in Tennessee; competitive, reimbursement-based grant; local match required.
Description
This program provides competitive funding for the construction, expansion, or significant renovation of public library facilities across Tennessee. Administered by the Tennessee State Library and Archives (TSLA) and supported by the Tennessee Department of Economic and Community Development, the grant aims to improve library infrastructure and community access to educational resources. Funding is made possible in part through the federal Library Services and Technology Act (LSTA) and is intended to foster statewide library service enhancement.
