Courier Grant
The Courier Grant from the Vermont Department of Libraries funds statewide library courier services to enhance access to shared research and educational materials.
Funder: Vermont Department of Libraries
Due Dates: August 31, 2026: Full application deadline | September 15, 2026: Monthly courier statistics reporting deadline | October 31, 2026: Deadline for 2025-2026 grant certification and expenditure report submission | October 31, 2027: Deadline for 2026-2027 grant certification and expenditure report submission
Funding Amounts: $704.34 per eligible library for 2026-2027; covers half the cost of one weekly courier stop
Summary: Supports Vermont public libraries with funding for interlibrary loan courier services to improve statewide access to shared materials.
Key Information: Only Vermont public libraries with a UEI are eligible; funds may only be used for courier service vendor costs.
Description
The Courier Grant, managed by the Vermont Department of Libraries, provides financial assistance to Vermont public libraries for participation in the statewide interlibrary loan courier system. By subsidizing a portion of courier service costs, the grant ensures libraries can efficiently share books, DVDs, and other materials across Vermont and with libraries beyond the state, without being restricted by rising postage or delivery expenses. The initiative is designed to maintain robust access to shared library resources for all Vermonters.
