Grant Information
WNYLRC member libraries, organizations, and library systems are invited once a year to submit grant applications for the competitive Access and Innovation Grants (formerly known as the RBDB Member Project Grants) program. Notification for the opening of the grant cycle will be communicated through WNYLib-L. Please read and review the following documents carefully before starting the application which are available under Application and Guidelines below:
- Application cover letter
- Application guidelines
- Grant tips
- Sample Grant
A PDF of a sample online application is provided as well. This is a fake application, but it can show you all the information fields you may need to complete for your application.The grant application must be submitted online and completed in one session. The form will not let you come back to it later. Please see the application itself under Application Instructions.
Depending on your project there are additional documents that may be needed to submit with your application OR with your final report. These are located below under Grant Files. An incomplete application will not win you any points. Make sure you have included any supplemental documents required.
Applications must be submitted by Friday, December 6 at 12:30 pm sharp! We will not accept late applications.
Close Date
Application and Guidelines
2024 AIG Grant Application
Application Cover Letter
Application Guidelines
Grant Application Questions
