Courier Grant
The Courier Grant from the Vermont Department of Libraries helps public libraries cover interlibrary loan courier costs, supporting statewide sharing of research and library materials.
Funder: Vermont Department of Libraries
Due Dates (Anticipated): September 2026: Full application submission deadline (projected) | August 2026: Monthly courier statistics reporting deadline (for the previous month) (projected)
Funding Amounts: $704.34 per eligible library for the 2026-2027 cycle; covers half the cost of one weekly courier stop
Summary: Supports Vermont public libraries by subsidizing interlibrary loan courier service costs to ensure statewide access to shared materials.
Key Information: Grant is non-competitive and only for Vermont public libraries; application requires UEI and specific documentation.
Description
The Courier Grant, administered by the Vermont Department of Libraries, provides financial assistance to Vermont public libraries by covering a portion of the costs associated with the statewide interlibrary loan (ILL) courier service. This grant is intended to ensure that Vermonters maintain easy access to a wide range of library materials—such as books and DVDs—by supporting the transportation of these items between libraries across the state and beyond. By offsetting courier expenses, the program helps libraries sustain robust ILL services and prevents rising postage costs from limiting access for library users.
