Public Library Construction Grants
Forecasted
Public Library Construction Grants support Florida’s local governments and public libraries with new construction, expansions, and renovations to build and improve public library facilities.
Funder: Florida Department of State
Due Dates (Anticipated): July 2027 (Application deadline)
Funding Amounts: Historical awards: $125,000–$1,000,000 per project; FY 2026–2027 total: $125,000
Summary: Supports construction projects for public library facilities through the Florida Department of State.
Description
The Florida Department of State’s Public Library Construction Grants support public library facility projects within its library development funding resources. The program is administered through the Division of Library and Information Services and focuses on library construction rather than research or scientific work. Previously funded projects include new library facilities, branch expansions, interior redesigns, renovations, and library improvements.
The department publishes construction grant guidelines, application resources, funded-project lists, and administrative rule change documents. Its published funding history extends from fiscal year 2014–2015 through 2026–2027. Awards have supported public library projects across Florida, including projects identified as being in rural areas of opportunity. Funding activity differs by fiscal year, with several years in which no grants were funded.
