Grants
Helping Illinois to Enhance, Improve, and Support Libraries
Finding and applying for grants can seem overwhelming, but with the right resources and a little perserverence, the grant writing process can be extremely beneficial. You'll learn how to identify needs within the community, build long-lasting partnerships, and establish new connections.
Writing your first grant? Grant Writing Tips for Beginners, is a great place to start.
- Visit the UIUC Grants, Fellowships, and Scholarships LibGuide to gain insight on the entire process.
- Make sure your grant proposals earn the attention they deserve by learning the elements of a good grant proposal.
- Learn how to navigate grant writing terrain by viewing these archived webinars:
♦ Grant Writing for Libraries Serving Children
♦ Library Grants 101
♦ Winning Library Grants
Most Recently Added
Disaster Relief Grants
News / Last Modified: 06 May 2013
If your library has sustained damage or loss due to the recent flooding or other disaster, please contact the Illinois State Library.
"Back to Books" Grants Awarded
News / Last Modified: 19 April 2013
Secretary of State and State Librarian Jesse White has awarded more than $1 million in “Back to Books” grants.
Rulemaking Update: Grants
News / Last Modified: 15 April 2013
The Joint Committee on Administrative Rules has approved a rulemaking by the Illinois State Library that was effective on March 19, 2013.
Public Library Per Capita Grants Awarded
News / Last Modified: 05 April 2013
Secretary of State and State Librarian Jesse White has awarded Fiscal Year 2013 Illinois Public Library Per Capita and Equalization Aid Grants.
Live & Learn Construction Grants Awarded
News / Last Modified: 22 March 2013
Secretary of State and State Librarian Jesse White has awarded FY2013 Live and Learn Construction Grants totaling $620,800 to 17 public libraries.