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, other non-print media.

Content must relate to educational purposes. Media geared toward students and learning are eligible. “Top 40” music and general release movies are not eligible.

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.

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).

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

X

Purchase or renew subscriptions to electronic resources such as databases that are primarily used for entertainment purposes (such as vendor-based video or music streaming services) or for hobbyists (such as vendor-based genealogy services).

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.

X

Quizzes related to accelerated reader programs.

X

Furniture, including wall-mounted activity panels.

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

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

X

Overhead, grants administration charges, staffing costs.

X