Library Cooperative Grants
The Library Cooperative Grants from the Florida Department of State fund collaborative projects that expand library resource sharing and access to information across Florida’s multitype library cooperatives.
Funder: Florida Department of State
Due Dates (Anticipated): July 2027 (Full application) | May 2027 (Mid-Year Status Report) | December 2027 (Annual Report & Statistical Report)
Funding Amounts: Formula-based annual grants; amount varies based on legislative appropriation; 10% local cash match required.
Summary: Supports resource sharing and collaborative services among Florida’s multitype library cooperatives to enhance statewide library access.
Key Information: Only the five Multitype Library Cooperatives in Florida are eligible to apply.
Description
This program, administered by the Florida Department of State's Division of Library and Information Services, provides formula-based grants to support the collaborative efforts of Florida’s five Multitype Library Cooperatives (MLCs). The grants are intended to strengthen resource sharing, foster innovative library services, and improve access to information for Floridians through partnerships among academic, public, school, and special libraries. Funded activities may include bibliographic record enhancement, statewide delivery services, union catalog support, reciprocal borrowing, cooperative reference and collection development, digitization, and technology innovation related to resource sharing.
