State grantNorth Carolina
State Aid to Public Libraries (Aid to Public Libraries Fund)
Offered by North Carolina Department of Natural and Cultural Resources
Found automatically on library.nc.gov/services-libraries/grants-libraries/state-aid-public-libraries. Check details with the funder before applying.
- Who can apply
- Public libraries in North Carolina, including municipal libraries, meeting state qualifications.
- How much
- Amount not listed
- By when
- Between roundsRecurring program. Next round not posted yet.Application packet is sent to library directors mid-July and the application process closes mid-September annually. The page does not specify a year, so the next occurrence would be 2027-09-15, but the exact date is not provided.
Checked Oct 19, 2026
About this grant
The Aid to Public Libraries Fund, commonly called State Aid, is an annual appropriation from the North Carolina General Assembly intended to promote, aid, and equalize public library service across the state. Funds are allocated to eligible public libraries, including municipal and regional libraries, based on a formula that includes block grants and equalization grants. Libraries must apply annually to maintain eligibility.
Eligibility details
- Notes: Eligible applicants are public libraries in North Carolina, including municipal libraries, that meet the qualifications specified in 07 NCAC 02I .0201. Requirements include: established pursuant to Article 14, Chapter 153A of the NC General Statutes; provide library services to all residents of the supporting political subdivision(s); open at least 40 hours per week; employ a full-time certified library director; secure local operational funds at least equal to the average of the previous three years and at least equal to state aid; submit annual audit, bylaws, and a long-range plan of service; and other administrative requirements.
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