Learning - Grants And Funding
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Grants And Funding
Funding for digital access, opportunity, technology and related needs. Consider your community’s needs and area partner organizations that may be eligible for funding if the library is not. Note that many local and county governments may have grant writers available to assist you with writing and submitting grant applications.
Resources and tools to assist in planning your grant.
- Get Connected Y’all: A Guide for Texas Communities on Securing Broadband - Texas-specific resource that helps better understand the potential partners, allies and advocates for applying for broadband and digital opportunity grants.
Allocations for digital opportunity and technology available to libraries and governing authorities.
Allocations for digital opportunity and technology available to libraries and governing authorities.
Grant programs for libraries including broadband and digital opportunity funding.
- Texas State Library and Archives Commission grants provide capacity building support for accredited Texas libraries. Ongoing and specialized program funding available. Review the grants page linked above for program Notice of Funding Opportunities (NOFO) and application deadlines. Read about past grant recipients to get an idea of what projects have potential for funding.
Philanthropic and nonprofit organizations may have specific interests in digital opportunity areas. Consider the organization’s area of focus and tailor your grant to their mission. Note that philanthropic and nonprofit are often able to award funds more quickly than federal and state entities.
- Tocker Foundation assists libraries serving communities of 12,000 and smaller with automation, professional development, and transformation grants.
- Library Funding Sources guide lists Texas philanthropic and nonprofit organizations with a history of funding library projects.