Public Library Per Capita Grant
The Illinois State Library's Public Library Per Capita Grant funds Illinois libraries to improve services and meet state standards through annual, population-based support.
Funder: Illinois State Library
Due Dates: January 30, 2027: Annual application and expenditure report submission deadline
Funding Amounts: Up to $1.475 per capita based on library service area population; awarded annually to eligible Illinois public libraries.
Summary: Supports Illinois public libraries in meeting or progressing toward state library standards through annual per capita funding.
Description
The Public Library Per Capita Grant provides annual funding to public libraries in Illinois to help them meet or make progress toward the benchmarks outlined in Serving Our Public 4.0: Standards for Illinois Public Libraries. The program aims to enhance library services, address gaps, and support ongoing development in accordance with state guidelines. Funding is allocated based on the population served by each library, with the goal of strengthening public library services statewide.
