Public Library Grant Program

Use of Grant Funds

Grants (which can range from $1,000-$5,000) can be used for costs associated with capital improvements and other brick and mortar needs, including infrastructure needs associated with technology improvements.

Grant Cycle Schedule

Invitations will be accepted once per year. Applications open in January and will be due Friday, February 13, 2026. Notifications will be made in late March.

Any library within the state of Minnesota is welcome to apply. Priority will be given to small, rural, or under-resourced libraries.

Note:some libraries receive charitable funds directly, some through the city, others through a fundraising group such as a “Friends of …” Before you begin the application, please determine where the grant check would be sent and look up the FEIN (Tax Identification Number), name, and address, all of which is required in the application form.

Public Library Grant Program Application

"*" indicates required fields

Your Name:*

First Last

Your Title*

Your Email:*

Your Direct Phone Number*

Public Library Name:*

City:*

Please provide a brief description of your library:*

For what are you seeking grant funding?*

Describe how your library receive tax deductible charitable funds (that is, through a “friends of” or through city government, etc.)*

Name of the organization that receives charitable funds for the library*

Address:*

City:*

State:*

ZIP Code:*

EIN of the organization that receives charitable funds for the library (above) format ##-#######:*

What is the TOTAL cost of the expense?*

Grant Amount Requested:*

Grants will typically be between $1,000 - $5,000

How will you know your grant has been successful?*

Submitting your Application

After you click the "Submit" button, a "Thank you" page should appear and you should receive a copy of the submitted application in email. If this does not happen, we have not received your application. If that happens, first scroll up and review for errors, and try clicking the Submit button again. If you still do not see a confirmation message, contact Meg for help at 651-389-0882.

Questions?

Please email Grants Program Associate, Bella Eckert.

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Public Library Grant Program

Use of Grant Funds

Grant Cycle Schedule

Public Library Grant Program Application

Submitting your Application

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