New York State Library

Library Funding, State Aid and Grants in NYS

State Aid

FY 2022-23, Estimated Figures based on Legislative Action as of April 8, 2022 FY 2021-22, Estimated Figures based on Legislative Action as of April 7, 2021 FY 2020-21, Estimated Figures based on Legislative Action as of April 3, 2020 FY 2019-20, Estimated Figures based on Legislative Action as of April 1, 2019 FY 2018-19, Estimated Figures based on Legislative Action as of March 30, 2018 FY 2017-18, Estimated Figures based on Legislative Action as of April 9, 2017 FY 2016-17, Estimated Figures based on Legislative Action as of April 1, 2016 FY 2015-16, Estimated Figures based on Legislative Action as of March 31, 2015 FY 2014-15, Estimated Figures based on Legislative Action as of March 31, 2014 FY 2013-14, Estimated Figures based on Legislative Action as of March 28, 2013 FY 2012-13, Estimated Figures based on Legislative Action as of March 30, 2012 (in. PDF only) FY 2011-12, Estimated Figures based on Legislative Action as of March 31, 2011 (in. PDF only) FY 2010-11, Estimated Figures based on Legislative Action as of February 2, 2011 (in. PDF only) FY 2009-10, amended 1/7/10, showing reductions (in. PDF only) FY 2008-09, amended 1/15/09, showing reductions (in. PDF only) FY 2007-08 (in. PDF only) FY 2006-07 (in. PDF only) FY 2005-06 (in. PDF only) FY 2004-05 (in. PDF only) FY 2003-04 (in. PDF only) FY 2002-03 (in. PDF only) FY 2001-02 (in. PDF only) FY 2000-01 (in. PDF only) FY 2000-01 Supplemental Aid FY 1999-2000 (in. PDF only) FY 1998-99 (in. PDF only) FY 1997-98 (in. PDF only)

State Aid Assurances and Applications for Library System Aid

The SED Monitoring System portalexternal link is the submission portal for the annual State Aid Application for Library Systems. Library Systems will use the SED Monitoring and Vendor Performance System to print out the Certification Form and to submit the online assurances.

Electronic Payments page of the Office of the State Comptrollerexternal link (for Library Aid payments)

SED Grants Financeexternal link (Reports)

New York State Library Aid Programs at a Glance

Federal Aid

American Rescue Plan Act (ARPA) Coronavirus Aid, Relief, and Economic Security (CARES) Act E-Rate (Universal Services for Telecommunications Discounts Program) Library Services and Technology Act (LSTA)

Other Funding Programs

  • Broadband Grants (Historical)
  • Gates Library Initiative -- Bill and Melinda Gates Foundation (Historical)

See also Library Laws and Regulations

Last Updated: March 1, 2022