Key information
- Status: Closed
- Grant amount: Up to $500,000
- Application opened: 9 September 2024
- Application closed: 28 October 2024, 5:00 pm
Program objective
Applications that position libraries as prominent community spaces (including appropriate co-locations) and projects that increase or improve library spaces for access to collections, technology, services and programs, are particularly encouraged.
This program is administered by Department of Creative Industries, Tourism, Hospitality and Sport.
Eligibility
Who can apply
NSW councils that have adopted the Library Act 1939 and provide public libraries in accordance with the Act.
Types of projects funded under this grant
Eligible projects include:
- library buildings and spaces
- mobile libraries
- IT and digitisation projects
- cooperative library development activities
- projects that assist public libraries to support the NSW Government Creative Communities Policy.
Outcomes for projects funded under this grant
Applications that position libraries as prominent community spaces (including appropriate co-locations) and projects that increase or improve library spaces for access to collections, technology, services and programs, are encouraged.
What your application needs to include
Prepare your application with this checklist
Not applicable
Address the eligibility criteria
Each applicant, as part of an application response, must confirm that they meet the eligibility criteria.
Applicants that do not address the eligibility criteria in full may be excluded from the application process at the department's discretion.
Address the assessment criteria
- description of how the project will improve library services for your community with a focus on need and community benefit
- details of council commitment, including demonstrated relevance to council strategies
- ongoing viability and sustainability of the project, including maintenance and upgrades and, engagement with relevant partners if appropriate
- capacity to complete the project (considerations include timetable, personnel, budget and evaluation).
After the application is submitted
Successful applications will be decided by: Minister for the Arts
Applications are assessed by the Library Council of NSW Grants Committee with support from State Library staff. The role of this Committee is to make recommendations for funding to the Library Council.
Following consideration by the Library Council, recommendations are forwarded to the Minister for the Arts for consideration and approval. Subsequently, the Minister’s Office announce the grants.
Anticipated assessment outcome date is March 2025
Support and contact
Kate O'Grady
Consultant, Public Library Services, State Library of NSW
kate.ogrady@sl.nsw.gov.au
02 9273 1699