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State Grants to Libraries

Announcements  |  Timeline  |  Library Press Releases  |  Eligibility Forms  |  FAQ  |  Additional Resources 

In the 2014 legislative session, the Colorado Legislature renewed the appropriation of $2 million in the state's budget to fund the State Grants to Libraries Act. The funds will be available to eligible publically funded school, public and academic libraries to fund grants for library materials as defined in the statute (see CRS 24-90-401). The purpose of the funds is for educational materials in libraries that support efforts to improve literacy and learning.

Announcements


Timeline

  • Mid October 2014: Grants announced and funds transferred
  • June 30, 2015: End of grant period. Funds must be spent.
  • July 15, 2015: Grant report due.

Library Press Releases

FAQ

Have a question about these forms, eligible purchases, or anything related to the State Grants for Libraries? Check our Frequently Asked Questions first - your question is likely already answered here.


2014 Guidelines and Eligibility Forms


Additional Resources

Colorado Libraries Collaborate! (CLC)

  • Participant List - Membership in CLC is required for public and academic libraries. Click here to see if your library is already a member.
  • Participation Agreement Form - If you are not a member, you can fill out this form and become a member by October 1 to become eligible for funding.

Reporting and Evaluation

You can preview the Report Form that will be due after you finish your purchasing, or by June 30, 2015. Links to the online form will be sent to the Grant Reporting Contact Person listed on your Eligibility Form.
Reminder: FY13-14 report due August 15, 2014. 

  • Reporting Q and A - frequently asked questions by grant recipients on how to report use of funds.

Webinars

Upcoming webinars that review the guidelines, eligibility requirements, and form submission process for those new to the State Grants for Libraries funding.

Purchasing

  • Eligible Purchases Checklist - Wondering whether you can purchase an item with this funding? Review this checklist of what are eligible purchases, and what are not.
  • Strategic Purchasing Recommendations - Wondering how your library might make a strategic investment in early literacy? Our partners at the Colorado Library Consortium (CLiC) and Colorado Libraries for Early Literacy (CLEL) have some suggested packages for your library, including:
    • 1,000 Books Before Kindergarten
    • CLEL Silver Bell Award Winners
    • Databases - special consortium pricing for EBSCO, Brittanica, Pebble Go, and TumbleBooks
    • Early Literacy Collections for Parents and Professional Development
    • Great Books for Babies
    • Storytime Collection and Circulating Book Bags


Contact

Susan H. Burkholder, State Grants Administrator

burkholder_s@cde.state.co.us
303-866-6660

Jean Marie Heilig, Fiscal Officer

heilig_j@cde.state.co.us
303-866-6731

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