Illinois State Library

PUBLIC LIBRARY PER CAPITA AND EQUALIZATION GRANTS

Equalization Grants

Equalization grants, authorized under Illinois law, 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. For more information on Public Library Equalization grants, contact the Illinois State Library Development Group at 217-524-8836.

Public Library Per Capita Grants

Per capita grants are authorized under Illinois Library Law to 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 local public libraries. For more information on Public Library Per Capita grants, contact the Illinois State Library Development Group at 217-524-8836.

FY2009 Illinois Public Library Per Capita and Equalization Aid Grants

• Available to public libraries that are members of the 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.

Per Capita Expenditure Timeline
Requirements
Cover Letter from Jessie White, Secretary of State and State Librarian
Memorandum with Instructions from Anne Craig, Illinois State Library Director
FY2009 Illinois Public Library Per Capita and Equalization Aid Grants Application
ADA Self-Evaluation Form (to be completed and included with application)
COSLA Library Construction Survey (to be completed and included with application)

Serving our Public: Standards for Illinois Public Libraries, Revised Edition
(to be reviewed by the library board and addressed in Questions 15. and 20.)

Freedom of Information Act
(to be reviewed by the library board and addressed in Question 16. on the application)

Open Meetings Act
(to be reviewed by the library board and addressed in Question 16. on the application)

Ethics Statement
(to be reviewed by the library board and addressed in Question 17. on the application)

Statement of Economic Interest (to be reviewed by the library board and addressed in Question 17. on the application)