Public Library Operating Grant | Pay Equity | First Nation Salary Supplement

Description

Library operating grants are statutory under the Public Libraries Act. Library operating funding goes to: Public Library Boards and First Nations public libraries; and Municipalities, Local Service Boards or First Nations that establish a contract for library service with a neighbouring public library board.

There are three grants under this program. You can apply to the Public Library Operating (PLOG), Public Library Pay Equity (PE), or First Nation Salary Supplement (FNSS) grants through one single application form.

Public Library Operating Grants (PLOG)

Library operating grants are statutory under the Public Libraries Act. Library operating funding goes to:

• public library boards and First Nations public libraries
• municipalities, local service boards or First Nations that establish a contract for library service with a neighbouring public library board

Public Library Pay Equity (PE) and First Nation Salary Supplement (FNSS) grants

Applicants who receive a Public Library Operating Grant and have met all program terms and conditions may be eligible for Public Library Pay Equity and First Nation Salary Supplement grants.

Eligibility

The PLOG/PE/FNSS grants are restricted.

Annual funding is distributed to recipients who:

• operate a public library or contract for library services with a public library board in accordance with the Public Libraries Act
• meet all grant program terms and conditions

Public Libraries Act      
Information on the Public Libraries Act

Program guidelines

There is no separate guidelines document. All program requirements and instructions are provided on the application form and in Transfer Payment Ontario (TPON).rd