Construction: Home

Welcome!  This guide is a collection of information needed to develop and submit an application for funding to the Public Library Construction Aid Program.

The application portal is open!

PROCEDURE CHANGE: Do NOT submit FS-10 forms with your initial application.  Wait to print and sign them (in blue ink) AFTER the official award notification has been received from DLD.

• Main NYS Construction Page – www.nysl.nysed.gov/libdev/construc/
• Application Instructions: http://www.nysl.nysed.gov/libdev/construc/instructions.htm
• Frequently Asked Questions – http://www.nysl.nysed.gov/libdev/construc/faq.htm
• Application Portal Link – eservices.nysed.gov/ldgrants/index.jsp
  • To request a username/password- https://eservices.nysed.gov/ldgrants/ldgext/diRegistration.do

• Minimum project cost is $5,000
• 50% local match is required
  • Libraries that serve an economically disadvantaged community are eligible for a reduced local march (25%)
• Expenses incurred after July 1 of the application year are eligible, but the project must not be completed before the application due date
• Projects for buildings that are 50 years old or older, must receive clearance from the NYS Historic Preservation Office (SHPO).
• Libraries that do not own their buildings must provide documentation of a minimum 10-year lease or occupancy agreement

4CLS's allotment for 2024-2025 is $1,221,937!!   (The highest ever!!)