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* Continuing Education Grant * General Technology Grant * Library Staff and Board Professional Development Grant * Libraries Transform Grant * Professional Services Grants * New Program/Project Grant ### Grant Information & Forms Current standard configuration of items available from SCKLS The South Central Kansas Library System (SCKLS) Automation Grant Program started in 2003 in an effort to assist the SCKLS membership with first-time, upgrade, system migration and data enhancement automation projects.
Beginning in 2017, this grant distributes $30,000 per year in maximum $10,000 matching grants. The grants are aimed at assisting libraries with technology purchases related to automation projects. Eligible items are listed in the grant Guidelines.
The Automation Grant runs in two rounds this year. Please see the timelines below for the dates of each round. A round ends as soon as the funding limit is reached OR on the closing date of the grant round.
Please see the Guidelines for more information. * Member libraries may apply for matching grants of up to $10,000. * Libraries are eligible to receive only one automation grant of $5,000 or less per calendar year.
* Automation grants between $5,001 and $10,000 will only be awarded every other year. Libraries that receive grants between $5,001 and $10,000 will not be eligible to apply for the Automation Grant in the following calendar year. * School districts and libraries with more than one branch are considered a single entity and can only submit one request per agency per year.
Quotes for the items being requested must accompany your automation grant. If you are ordering through SCKLS from the Standard Configuration page, you can use that page as your quote. Please note that as with all quotes, these are estimates only and that pricing at the time of order may vary.
If your item is from your own vendor, please contact them for the quote. If you would like help getting a quote from an automation vendor, please contact Lisa Sharbaugh.
### Timeline - Round 1 of 2026 * Closes: April 17, 2026 (OR when funding limit is reached) * Eligible purchase(s) must be made:January 1, 2026 through November 13, 2026 * Copy of final paid receipt due:November 13, 2026 ### Timeline - Round 2 of 2026 * Closes:November 16, 2026 (OR when funding limit is reached) * Award:November 20, 2026 * Eligible purchase(s) must be made:January 1, 2026 through June 18, 2027 * Copy of final paid receipt due:June 18, 2027 ### Pertinent Dates from Previous Rounds * Eligible purchase(s) must be made: January 1, 2025 through June 18, 2026 * Copy of final paid receipt due: June 19, 2026 ### Have a question?
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According to the current listing, eligibility includes: Member libraries of the South Central Kansas Library System. Confirm the full requirements in the official notice before applying.
The current listing shows maximum $10,000 matching grant. Verify award ceilings, matching requirements, and allowable costs in the official notice.
Automation Grant (South Central Kansas Library System) is funded by South Central Kansas Library System (SCKLS). Verify program details on the funder's official page before applying.
This opportunity targets applicants in Kansas. If your organization operates elsewhere, check the official notice for location requirements.
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