EZ Planning Grants are for single year projects focused on planning activities, like strategic planning and needs assessments. The minimum that may be requested is $5,000; the maximum is $50,000.
Project grants are for more complex projects that may be single or multi-year and are funded at a higher level than EZ Grants. The minimum that may be requested for Project Grants is $50,000; the maximum is $100,000 for single year projects and $150,000 per year for multi-year projects.
EZ Grants & Project Grants
The following North Carolina libraries are eligible to apply for LSTA EZ, Project and Multi-Year Project grants:
• A public library or library system that meets the eligibility requirements for the Aid to Public Libraries Fund (State Aid);
• Community college libraries;
• North Carolina Independent Colleges and Universities member libraries; and
• University of North Carolina system libraries, which includes libraries serving the Area Health Education Centers affiliated with eligible UNC and NCICU institutions.