State Grants-in-Aid to Public Libraries
Purpose of State Grants-in-Aid Program
The purpose of the library grants program is to provide financial assistance that encourages and supports public library service by public libraries and developing public libraries. The library grants program is intended to supplement and encourage local effort in providing local library service. The library grants program consists of developing library grants and public library grants that may be used for: library collections; library staff salaries; library staff training; library equipment; or other operational expenditures associated with delivery of library services. State Grants-in-Aid are governed by the New Mexico Administrative Code (NMAC) 4.5.2 which was revised effective July 1, 2010.
Distribution of Funds
Money from the library grants program will be distributed in the following order: eligible developing libraries shall receive a minimum grant of $1,500. The remaining funds shall be divided equally among all eligible public libraries, branches and bookmobiles according to the following formula: each public library shall receive one (1) share in the allocation of funds; each branch or bookmobile shall receive one-half (0.5) share in the allocation of funds.
Limitations on Funds
The amount received and distributed may vary each year depending on the allocation of the state legislature. The state library, in its sole discretion, may alter the amount of the library grants if the state legislature allocates an amount that is different than the state library request for the library grants program. Funds shall be expended in the fiscal year in which they are awarded.
Administration of Funds
The state library shall administer the library grants program. Awards to Indian nations and non-profit entities shall be made by contract or agreement between the entity and the state library.
Public Library Grant
The grants are awarded to all eligible public libraries, branches and bookmobiles according to the formula detailed in this section after distribution to developing libraries. Each public library shall receive one (1) share in the allocation of funds; each branch or bookmobile shall receive one-half (0.5) share in the allocation of funds. The grant funds shall be used for library collections; library staff salaries; library staff training; library equipment; or other operational expenditures associated with delivery of library services.
Developing Library Grant
The grant awards a minimum of $1,500 to each eligible developing library. The grant funds shall be used for library collections; library staff salaries; library staff training; library equipment; or other operational expenditures associated with delivery of library services.
Branches/Bookmobile Grant
Grants are awarded to eligible public libraries that have branches and bookmobiles. Each eligible branch or bookmobile shall receive one-half ( .5) share in the allocation of funds. The grant funds shall be used for library collections; library staff salaries; library staff training; library equipment; or other operational expenditures associated with delivery of library service.
2009/2010 State Grants-in-Aid to Public Libraries (pending)
- Grant Awards (pending)
- Grant Summary (pending)
2008/2009 State Grants-in-Aid to Public Libraries
2007/2008 State Grants-in-Aid to Public Libraries
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