The Library Capital Improvement Program was created by the Legislature in 2019 to assist libraries operated by governmental units, as defined in RCW 27.12.010, to acquire, construct, or rehabilitate their facilities. The Department of Commerce, in consultation with the Library Capital Improvement Program Committee, conducts a statewide competitive grant process to award up to $10 million. The maximum grant amount to any one project will not exceed $2 million. The program requires a 50% match of the total cost of the project. Priority is given to library facilities listed on local, state, or federal registers of historic places and those located in distressed or rural areas.
Funding availability
The 2025-2027 funding round is now closed.
Not all libraries will be eligible for all these programs. Please make sure to confirm your eligibility before applying for any funds.
Resources
- Communities Fund
Community Development Block Grant (CDBG) - USDA Rural Development, Community Facilities Programs
- USDA 2022 Rural Service Area Map with Contacts (PDF)
- ALA Libraries Transforming Communities Grant
- CERB Rural Broadband Program
- Washington State Broadband Office
- Energy Efficiency and Solar Grants
Not all libraries will be eligible for all these programs. Make sure to confirm your eligibility before applying for any funds.