Applications Now Open Inside IowaGrants.gov

The State Library of Iowa is pleased to announce that we are offering six space utilization grants of up to $3,000 each.  This news was announced in the Eye-Opener last week, now this week the grant applications are open.  The grant period will close March 31, 2024 or when all six grants have been awarded. Grant projects must be completed by the end of the fiscal year on June 30, 2024.

The process happens differently this year: all grant applications will be submitted through IowaGrants.gov. You will need to create an account in IowaGrants.gov before applying (instructions are in red on the website)  Please note: it can take up to 72 hours for your account to be approved, so you are strongly encouraged to create your account before beginning your grant application.

Eligible Uses

These grants may be requested for the following consultation services.  Note there are currently two building consultants listed on our website who are willing to work with Iowa libraries on projects, but you may find other qualified building consultants who are also interested in doing the work.

- Space Needs Assessment: Building consultant will help make the best use of the current space in the library and determine the area needed for the library's programs and services.

 - Building Program Review: Building consultant will assist the library in writing and/or reviewing the library's building program statement

 - ADA Compliance Evaluation and Planning: Building consultant will advise on the requirements of the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) for libraries

About Space Utilization Grants

The State Library allocates federal funds to provide Iowa public libraries subgrants for consulting services on better utilization of existing library space.  These grants reimburse fees for professional advice from impartial consultants who provide recommendations to library directors, city officials, and the community about best use of  existing space. These particular grants have been funded by the State Library since 1994.

Thanks to Brenda Hall, State Library Program Director along with Jay Peterson, North Central District Consultant for this news.  Read more about this grant opportunity on our webpage linked below, direct any questions about this project to Jay Peterson  ( [email protected] )  515-249-4513.

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