The 2025 Library Grant Cycle, funded by the Bernard Carl and Shirley Rosen Library Fund, supports public libraries in Cayuga, Cortland, Seneca, Tioga, and Tompkins counties of the Finger Lakes Library System. This grant program aims to foster intellectual curiosity and a lifelong love of reading and learning by enhancing access to local libraries for youth. Grants range from $500 to $16,000, and applications are due by January 31, 2025.

The application period opens on December 20, 2024. Eligible applicants include the 33 public libraries within the specified counties. Libraries interested in applying can access application materials and manage submissions through GLM, the program’s online grant management platform.

Grant funding can be used for projects that align with the fund’s mission to improve library access and promote reading among young patrons. Specific guidelines and detailed requirements are available on the program's website. Libraries are encouraged to review these guidelines carefully to ensure their projects meet the grant’s objectives.

This grant cycle reflects the commitment of the Bernard Carl and Shirley Rosen Library Fund to empowering libraries to better serve their communities. Libraries are invited to craft proposals that demonstrate meaningful engagement with youth and articulate how the funding will advance intellectual exploration and literacy.

For more information or to begin the application process, applicants should register with the GLM platform. Assistance and additional resources are available through the program’s support channels.