Improving and Increasing Library Services

Equalization Grants have been established to help public libraries which have a low library tax base. In providing up to $4.25 per person served, these grants help ensure a minimum level of funding for library services.

Public Library Per Capita Grants help public libraries improve and increase library services to their service areas. A grant amount of up to $1.25 per person served is made available to public libraries. 

Illinois Public Library Per Capita and Equalization Aid Grants:

• Available to public libraries that are members of a regional library system.
• Grants based upon a formula of approximately $1.25 per capita.
• Grant funds are used to support appropriate activities as listed in the application.
• State funded.

FY2013 Application   FY2012-2014 Requirements

For more information, please call the Illinois State Library at 1-800-665-5576, ext 1 or email: isl_grants@ilsos.net.