RAILS Grants
We offer several opportunities for targeted grant funding to our libraries. See each grant listing for details about requirements, application times and procedures, etc.
Catalog Membership Grant
For libraries joining a catalog consortium.
CE Event Grant
For continuing education organized by libraries or groups.
My Library Is ... Grant
For projects related to telling the story of the library.
Illinois State Library Grants
ISL makes grant funding available to RAILS member libraries. Each grant program has its own application processes, criteria and deadlines.
- Public Library Per Capita and Equalization Grant
- School District Library Grant
- Live and Learn Construction Grant
- Public Library Construction Grant
- More ISL Grants
More Grant Opportunities
- Grants for Libraries Database - on the Illinois Heartland Library System website (log in using your L2 account)
- Institute of Museum and Library Services Grant Programs