U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development Public Facilities Preservation Initiative Grants for Small, Rural Public Libraries

Capital project subgrants to public libraries in Vermont serving rural communities to complete capital projects necessary to maintain, repair, or improve their existing buildings. Program Details U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development is a funding organization that offers the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development Public Facilities Preservation Initiative Grants for Small, Rural Public Libraries grant program to support housing and shelter programs. This funding opportunity is available statewide and is administered by U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development through Vermont Department of Libraries. Organizations seeking funding for housing and shelter programs should review the details below and confirm their eligibility before preparing an application. Eligibility Eligible applicants include public libraries in Vermont with municipally-owned or incorporated public library-owned buildings. Organizations that meet the eligibility criteria are encouraged to apply and to review the full program guidelines before submission. Because eligibility rules and funding priorities can change between cycles, applicants should always confirm the current requirements with U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development or on Vermont Department of Libraries before investing time in an application. Funding and Timeline Funding available: $50K – $400K. Applications are due by March 31, 2026. Applicants should allow sufficient time to gather required documentation, including organizational information, project descriptions, budgets, and supporting materials as specified in the program guidelines. Submitting a complete application well ahead of the deadline reduces the risk of disqualification on technical or administrative grounds. Program Focus This grant supports housing and shelter programs. This grant is associated with NAICS industry classifications: 236115, 531312, 624229, 236, 238. Organizations operating in these sectors are encouraged to review eligibility. Funded projects are expected to demonstrate measurable outcomes aligned with the program's stated objectives. Grant recipients may be required to submit progress reports and final evaluations as a condition of the award, and to retain records for audit and compliance purposes. How to Apply Eligible organizations can apply through Vermont Department of Libraries. Create a free organization profile on GrantRegister to see whether this grant matches your organization's NAICS code, entity type, location, and focus area, and to receive a weekly digest of every open grant you qualify for. GrantRegister maintains a complete, authoritative registry of US federal, state, and foundation grant opportunities — matched automatically to your organization profile and delivered every Monday.

Eligibility

• Funded by HUD
• Programs related to building

Award details

Award range: $50K – $400K. Applications close on March 31, 2026.

Categories

Housing