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  • The USDA Rural Development Grant & Loan information. Funds may be used to construct, enlarge or improve public libraries. This can include costs to acquire land needed for a facility, pay necessary professional fees and purchase equipment required for operation. Funds can also be used to purchase shelving, furniture, computers, audio-visual equipment, distance learning equipment and bookmobiles. Depending on funding availability, USDA Rural Development will provide up to $500,000 in additional Recovery Act dedicated grant funds to each of the State Offices for library projects.
  • CF Libraries Fact Sheet (pdf)
  • USDA Rural Development Office Locations (pdf)
  • Library Grants Blog
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