Grants


Grants for Library Projects

The Friends of Kentucky Libraries has initiated a grant program to assist Friends Chapters with some of the expenses of advocating for their local libraries. Click the links below for guidelines, and to access the application form.


Reimbursement Grants to assist with Nonprofit Application Filing Fees – FOKL encourages all Friends chapter members to incorporate as nonprofit organizations and obtain federal tax-exempt status. We realize that the filing fees and other costs associated with applying for this status can be a burden. To that end, we award non-competitive grants of $275 to each chapter that has been awarded tax-exempt status.

Chapters, or their library’s board of trustees, must be members of FKL. (A membership form may be submitted along with the grant application.) Applications for Non-Profit Financial Assistance must be submitted no later than six months after the chapter receives official notification from the IRS.