Sec. 11-24b State Grants to Principal Public Libraries Incentive Grants
Connecticut State Library's Sec. 11-24b grants fund principal public libraries to support library services, collections, and community impact through formula-based annual incentives.
Funder: Connecticut State Library
Due Dates: October 1, 2026 (Annual Statistical Report & Recommended Policy Submission) | October 30, 2026 (BorrowIT CT & Expenditure Report Form) | October 31, 2026 (Expenditure Report) | December 1, 2026 (Library Board Minutes Submission) | December 15, 2026 (Requests for Ineligibility Waiver)
Funding Amounts: Annual base grant of $1,200 per library plus additional formula-based support; actual award varies by library and town metrics.
Summary: Annual incentive grants to support the operations and improvement of Connecticut’s principal public libraries.
Key Information: Strict policy adoption and reporting requirements apply for eligibility.
Description
The Connecticut State Library provides annual incentive grants to principal public libraries under Section 11-24b, supporting a broad range of library functions, services, and improvements. Funding is formula-based, ensuring a base amount for every eligible principal public library, with additional support determined by local financial and demographic factors. The grant aims to strengthen library services, infrastructure, and community impact across Connecticut.
