Library Grants

Through our philanthropic efforts, the board members have seen inroads made towards library automation, reference volumes reduced to online subscriptions, increases in computer accessibility and general expansion of services.

The Tocker Foundation will seriously consider any project submitted that enhances the services provided by the public library.

Grants are not limited to the categories listed here. We are happy to discuss proposed applications prior to submission of the application.

Please contact our office to speak with Associate Director, Karin Gerstenhaber.

Examples of Previously funded projects

Collection Development
  • Fiction
  • Non-fiction
  • Reference
  • Large Print
  • Non-English
  • Audio
  • Adult
  • Young Adult
  • Children’s
  • Music
Furniture and Shelving

Requests should identify a specific project such as the shelving, children’s area, reference area, etc.

Programming

The Tocker Foundation is particularly supportive of programming and welcomes grant requests for support in this area.

  • Literacy Programs
  • Outreach Programs
  • Children’s Programs
  • Learning Labs
Equipment
  • Copiers
  • Computers
    (limited to 2 per request)
  • Printers
Do your research. Make sure you research EVERYTHING about your project. Why do you need it? How will it impact your patrons? How will you accomplish it? What vendor will you use?
Lisa Scroggins
Claud H. Gilmer Memorial Library | Rocksprings, TX
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Funding will not be considered for

  • Debt Service
  • Endowment Funds
  • Normal Operating Expenses
  • Salaries
  • Employee Benefits
  • Construction
  • Carpeting
  • Electrical
  • Other infrastructure needs that are typically supported by the municipality
  • E-books
  • E-readers
  • Membership fees for providers

The Foundation will not consider a new request if a previously funded project is incomplete.

The Foundation will not consider two separate applications from the same library. If the library has two or more similar projects, the projects should be prioritized on ONE grant application.

Next Steps
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