Grant Information
WNYLRC member libraries, organizations, and library systems are invited once a year to submit grant applications for the competitive Access and Innovation Grants (formerly known as the RBDB Member Project Grants) program. Notification for the opening of the grant cycle will be communicated through WNYLib-L. Please read and review the following documents carefully before starting the application which are available under Application and Guidelines below:
- Application link
- Application guidelines
- Application sample questions
- Copyright form for digitization grants
The grant application must be submitted online and completed in one session. The form will not let you come back to it later. The sample questions document is provided so that you are able to view the questions at once and prepare your answers ahead of time.
Other documents can be located under Grant Resources below. Please review these documents and make sure you include any relevant materials along with your application submission.
Depending on your project there are additional documents that may be needed to submit with your application OR with your final report. These are located below under Grant Files. Incomplete applications will not be considered. Make sure you have included any supplemental documents required, including samples of the materials being considered for digitization.
Applications must be submitted by Thursday, October 30 at 4:30 pm sharp! We will not accept late applications.
Close Date
Thursday, October 30, 2025
Application and Guidelines
- Grant Application form (online only; must be completed in one sitting)
- Application Guidelines
- Sample Application Questions
- Copyright form (required for NYH or NYSHN projects)