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.
How to apply
The 2027-2029 LCIP grant application closed on April 15, 2026.
A future application cycle is anticipated in the spring of 2028.
Resources
- Communities Fund
- Community Development Block Grant (CDBG)
- USDA Rural Development, Community Facilities Programs
- ALA Libraries Transforming Communities Grant
- CERB Rural Broadband Program
- Washington State Broadband Office
Not all libraries will be eligible for all these programs. Make sure to confirm your eligibility before applying for any funds.