Public Library Infrastructure Grants 2024/25

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Overview

Public Library Infrastructure Grants are for projects that will assist NSW councils to improve public library infrastructure, including buildings and information technology systems. The funds will be directed to projects that provide significant public benefit and develop improved public library services for NSW communities.

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. 

Public Library Infrastructure Grants are available to NSW local authorities (local councils) that have adopted the Library Act, and provide public library services in accordance with that Act.   

Library Council has identified the following strategic priority areas for funding:

  • 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.

Applications close 5pm Monday 28 October 2024.

Applying for a grant

To apply for a grant, applicants must:

  1. Be a NSW local authority and have adopted the Library Act 1939 and provide public libraries in accordance with the Act
  2. Meet requirements outlined in the Public Library Infrastructure Grant Guidelines 
  3. Submit a completed online application before 5pm, Monday 28 October 2024.

Please read the Public Library Infrastructure Grant Guidelines carefully before completing your application.  

Applicants are advised to use People Places: a guide for planning public library buildings and its tools in preparing related applications.

Applicants are advised to reference appropriate standards and guidelines from Living Learning Libraries: standards and guidelines for NSW public libraries when detailing a project's expected benefits.

Applicants should contact a State Library Consultant for advice before submitting an application. 

Applicants must address each question. 

Applications are assessed on merit according to the following criteria:

  1. description of how the project will improve library services for your community with a focus on community benefit and need
  2. details of council commitment, including demonstrated relevance to council strategies  
  3. ongoing viability of the project, including maintenance and upgrades and, engagement with relevant partners if appropriate 
  4. capacity to complete the project (considerations include timetable, personnel, budget and evaluation). 

Please contact Public Library Services on 02 9273 1699 if you have any problems submitting your application online.

Disclaimer

The Applicant acknowledges and agrees that:

  • submission of this application does not guarantee funding. The Library Council of NSW can withdraw funding in described circumstances (see Public Library Infrastructure Grant Guidelines). 
  • they must bear the costs of preparing and submitting this application and the Library Council of NSW does not accept any liability for such costs, whether or not this application is ultimately accepted or rejected; and
  • they have read the Public Library Infrastructure Grant Guidelines and are fully informed of the relevant program requirements.

Use of Information

By submitting this application form, the Applicant acknowledges and agrees that:

  • if this project application is successful, the relevant details of the project will be made public, including details such as Council, project title, project description, and amount awarded;
  • The State Library will use reasonable endeavours to ensure that any information received in or in respect of this application which is clearly marked ‘Commercial-in-confidence’ or ‘Confidential’ is treated as confidential, however, such documents will remain subject to the Government Information (Public Access) Act 2009 (NSW) (GIPA Act); and
  • in some circumstances the State Library may release information contained in this application form and other relevant information in relation to this application in response to a request lodged under the GIPA Act or otherwise as required or permitted by law.

Privacy Notice

By submitting this application form, the Applicant acknowledges and agrees that:

  • The State Library is required to comply with the Privacy and Personal Information Protection Act 1998 (NSW) (the Privacy Act) and that any personal information (as defined by the Privacy Act) collected by the Department in relation to the program will be handled in accordance with the Privacy Act and its privacy policy;
  • the information provided to the State Library in connection with this application will be collected and stored on a database and will only be used for the purposes for which it was collected (including, where necessary, being disclosed to other Government agencies in connection with the assessment of the merits of an application) or as otherwise permitted by the Privacy Act;
  • steps have been taken to ensure that any person whose personal information (as defined by the Privacy Act) is included in this application has consented to the fact that the State Library and other Government agencies may be supplied with that personal information, and has been made aware of the purposes for which it has been collected and may be used.