OPEN — 2027 Round 2 competitive grants for approved rural public libraries and eligible library systems in Western New York. Applications accepted September 11–November 13, 2026. Only organizations on the official pre-vetted eligible-library roster may apply.
Verified 2026-11-02
Ralph C. Wilson, Jr. Foundation
New York — Western New York Rural Library Grant Program 2027 Round 2 ($2,000–$150,000; November 13)
Western New York Rural Library Grant Program — 2027 Round 2 The Ralph C. Wilson, Jr. Foundation funds a competitive 2027 round for vetted rural public libraries and library systems in Western New York, administered by the Western New York Library Resources Council (WNYLRC) and Rochester Regional Library Council (RRLC). The application period opened September […]
Required next actionCheck that the applying rural public library is on the officially pre-vetted eligibility roster. Confirm county-form discrepancy with WNYLRC/RRLC. Read the official 2027 Round 2 RFP and use the Jotform application: https://form.jotform.com/262446789112160. Prepare library/system details and EIN, $2,000–$150,000 project request, impact and priority alignment, collaboration, implementation/evaluation/sustainability plan, detailed budget and mandatory Excel budget spreadsheet, some budget for marketing/promotion, and at least one supplemental visual/project document. Apply by November 13, 2026 (no official cutoff time stated).