Direct State Aid
Direct State Aid funding is distributed through a formula that includes:
- Base amount dependent on meeting certain library standards as found in "In Service to Iowa, 6th edition (2016)"
- Per capita amount based on the population of the city and level of compliance with quality measures
- Three percent of the amount of funding received by the library in the previous fiscal year for service to rural residents and contracting communities
- The Direct State Aid report and Public Library Annual Survey are two of the requirements for Direct State Aid
- Public libraries must participate in Open Access and Interlibrary Loan reimbursement in order to receive Direct State Aid funding
- For more detailed information on how Direct State Aid funding is determined refer to the Enrich Iowa FAQ
Direct State Aid FY24 - Current Fiscal year
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Direct State Aid funds have been distributed for the current fiscal year - FY24.
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All Direct State Aid funds must be spent by June 30, 2024.
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Direct State Aid Online Report Form for FY24 - All public libraries that received Direct State Aid funding for FY24 must file a report by July 31, 2024. The online report form requires a user name and password. This information will be emailed to directors in early July, 2024.
- Direct State Aid Terms of Agreement FY24 (Public libraries only) - The FY24 Terms of Agreement provides guidelines for this year's Direct State Aid program.
Updated 1/8/2024