METRO is a leading source of grant funding and information for libraries throughout New York City and Westchester County. Several different grant initiatives administered by METRO each year help hundreds of libraries to get the financial support they need to meet many critical challenges.
Through METRO, libraries can access grants to support a range of services and programs or to expand and develop their organizations. Different grant funding opportunities are available based on criteria including library type, project goals and economic need. In addition to distributing available grant funding, METRO is also a resource for information including eligibility criteria and application procedures for many grant programs administered by others.
Through METRO, libraries can access grants to support a range of services and programs or to expand and develop their organizations. Different grant funding opportunities are available based on criteria including library type, project goals and economic need. In addition to distributing available grant funding, METRO is also a resource for information including eligibility criteria and application procedures for many grant programs administered by others.
Grants are available in the following areas:
- Coordinated Collection Development Aid
- Digitization
- Hospital Library Services:
Through advocacy and outreach efforts, METRO works to make sure that the maximum levels of grant funding are available to the libraries in our service area, and that all libraries have the information and support they need to pursue any grant funding programs for which they are eligible.
For information about grant funding available to library organizations in New York City and Westchester County, please contact METRO at 212-228-2320.
