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Public Facilities Preservation Initiative Grants | Department of Libraries Services for Vermont Libraries Law and Government Publications Mission & Department Overview Public Facilities Preservation Initiative Grants The Vermont Department of Libraries launched the application process for $9.
6 million in competitive grant funding through the Public Facilities Preservation Initiative Grants for Small, Rural Public Libraries in Vermont on December 3, 2025. This funding, from the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) through their FY2023 Economic Initiative Community Project Funding program, is intended to complete capital projects necessary to maintain, repair, or improve existing library buildings.
This funding was made possible with the support of Senator Leahy, who included the Department’s proposal in the Consolidated Appropriations Act, 2023. The Department plans to award grants to public libraries for the repair or replacement of existing features of their library buildings and/or for accessibility upgrades. The Department anticipates awarding at least 20 grants of $50,000-400,000 through a highly competitive process.
Vermont public libraries eligible for the funding must be housed in buildings owned by an incorporated public library or a municipality and must be open at least 14 hours per week. The application evaluation rubric favors small public libraries located in rural communities.
This federal funding will help public libraries address existing maintenance and repair needs, thereby ensuring they can continue to serve Vermonters well into the future. This funding is intended to address critical repairs needed for existing public library buildings including: building system repairs or replacement; building envelope repairs; and structural repairs.
This funding is also intended to improve the accessibility of existing public library buildings, including: internal ramps; external ramps; lifts; and accessible restrooms. The Department aims to aims to support public libraries across the state by awarding capital grant funds from one of its two programs to at least one public library in each of Vermont’s 14 counties.
Public Facilities Preservation Initiative Grant Application Timeline December 3, 2025, 10:00am: HUD Capital Project Grant Application webinar December 3, 2025, 12:00pm: Question & Answer period opened January 28, 2026, 10:00-11:00am: Open Office Hours February 1, 2026: Question & Answer period closed February 9, 2026: Final FAQ for HUD Public Facilities Preservation Initiative grants posted March 31, 2026, 11:59pm: Grant application for HUD Public Facilities Preservation Initiative grants closed October 2026: Department announces awards Department of Libraries HUD Public Facilities Preservation Initiative Grant Application Guidance Documents Grant Application Presentation Public Facilities Preservation Initiative Grant Application PowerPoint slide deck (Posted 12/3/2025, Revised 12/11/25 ) HUD Capital Project Grant Application Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ) Public Facilities Preservation Initiative Grants FAQ (Posted 12/5/2025, revised 2/5/2026.
This is the final version. The Question & Answer period ended on 1/30/26 at 11:59pm.
) Department of Libraries HUD Public Facilities Preservation Initiative Grant Application Worksheet and Rubric (applications now closed) Public Facilities Preservation Initiative Grant Application Worksheet and Rubric (PDF) Public Facilities Preservation Initiative Grant Application Worksheet and Rubric (Word) HUD Public Facilities Preservation Initiative Grants Webinar v ideo (12/3/2025) FY2023 Economic Initiative Community Project Fund Guidance from United States Department of Housing and Urban Development ( HUD) Please direct comments and inquiries to LIB.
VTLIBCapitalGrants@vermont. gov Communications & Administrative Coordinator Lilly Talbert | 802-249-4055 Communications about the Capital Projects Grants will be shared with Vermont’s public library community via our three main listservs : lib. staff, lib.
trustee, and VTLibraries. The Department of Libraries has also created a listserv dedicated to capital projects updates: lib. capitalgrants@list.
vermont. gov . To join this listserv, please complete this form .
According to the current listing, eligibility includes: Small, rural public libraries in Vermont. Confirm the full requirements in the official notice before applying.
The current listing shows $50,000 - $400,000. Verify award ceilings, matching requirements, and allowable costs in the official notice.
Public Facilities Preservation Initiative Grants is funded by Vermont Department of Libraries. Verify program details on the funder's official page before applying.
This opportunity targets applicants in Vermont. If your organization operates elsewhere, check the official notice for location requirements.
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