How State Grants Can Be Used - an Eligible Uses Checklist

Books, periodicals, or any other form of print media.
Fiction and non-fiction books for all age groups are eligible.

X

E-books, Audiobooks, & e-Audiobooks.
A vendor-based e-book subscription is also eligible, as are self-contained audio or video e-book devices that are pre-loaded with educational content (e.g., “Playaway” type materials).
Fiction and non-fiction books for all age groups are eligible.

X

Audiovisual materials – CDs, DVDs, streaming subscriptions, and other non-print media.

X

Non-circulating collections for staff use in educational programming events, such as storytimes.

X

Collections used by staff or volunteers in preschools or offsite settings that are returned to the library.

X

Educational activities and manipulatives, including robotics, that are packaged for public use and circulated (e.g., kits or backpacks for home use, returned to the library).

X

Books and subscriptions for staff professional development.

X

Purchase or renew subscriptions to electronic resources such as databases that provide learning and educational content.
Maximum length of subscription: 1 year/12 months

X

Apps for tablets or computers, focused on educational use, not entertainment or general office apps.

X

Patron-facing technology for accessing learning or educational content, such as e-readers, tablets, AWE Learning Stations, and Chromebooks. Devices must be configured to ensure compliance with CIPA (filtering).

Wi-Fi hotspots for patron use and circulated. Devices must be configured to ensure compliance with CIPA (filtering).
Both device and data plan are eligible.

Cultural experience passes (e.g., museums, botanical gardens, zoos).
These items MUST be for circulation. NOT to be used for field trips or incentive giveaways.

Processing, postage, or shipping related to purchase of NEW materials obtained for the grant.

X

Hardware such as computers or tablets for staff use only or for use in library administrative functions (such as self-checkout machines).

X

Books or other gifts to giveaway as prizes, rewards, or reading incentives.
Some books may be allowable - contact State Library grant manager for approval.

X

Marketing/promotional materials, including library signage.

X

Quizzes related to accelerated reader programs.

X

Furniture, including wall-mounted activity panels and shelving accessories.

X

Remodeling, rewiring, or other building projects related to improving learning and educational use of the library.

X

Wi-Fi, internet costs and other telecommunication purposes.
*Data plan/internet cost for patron-facing Wi-Fi hotspot is eligible.

X

Fees for programming events (such as performers, authors, or speakers).

X

Fees associated with integrated library systems or collection management software/database (such as AspenCat or FollettDestiny).

X

Courier service fees.

Costs associated with Imagination Library.

Collections that are housed in classrooms, preschools, and other partner agencies.

X

General office supplies for the library.

Administrative and indirect costs.

X

Staffing costs.