Keystone Recreation, Park and Conservation Fund
Grants for Public Libraries
The Keystone Recreation, Park and Conservation Fund was established by an
act of the General Assembly in 1993. The Pennsylvania Department of Education (PDE), through the
Office of Commonwealth Libraries, Bureau of Library Development, administers
the public library portion of this program which is funded from a portion of realty transfer taxes.
Grants pay up to 50 percent of eligible costs to plan, acquire, construct, or rehabilitate public library facilities. Examples of fundable projects include, but are not limited to: ADA upgrades,
new roof, replacement windows, energy efficient upgrades to HVAC systems,
facility expansion and new construction.
Keystone grants must be matched dollar-for-dollar. Matching funds may include cash and in-kind contributions, federal funds, and other state funds.
Grants are awarded on a competitive basis. PDE Uses grant award criteria (e.g. need, funding priorities, etc.) to evaluate and score applications.
To apply, a sponsoring municipality and the board of the state-aided library must submit an application jointly that is developed cooperatively and signed by both governing bodies.
For inquiries regarding the Keystone grant program, contact Ed Lupico, Keystone Grants Administrator, 717-783-5747 or
ra-keystone@pa.gov
2018 Keystone Grant Cycle
The 2018 Keystone grant cycle opened on April 11, 2018.
Applications must be postmarked no later than June 15, 2018. Funded projects may begin in late 2018 and will be completed in 2020.
2016 Keystone Grant Cycle
The 2016 Keystone Grant Cycle is closed.
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