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Thirty-one applications have been reviewed and deemed eligible for Public Library Construction Grant funding in 2022-2023. This locally matched funding helps generate economic development, while demonstrating local investment in our libraries by providing for new construction, renovations, and critical infrastructure improvements. This grant ensures the ongoing vitality of libraries in our communities. Appropriate funding of $14,600,000 to Public Library Construction Grants (F.S. 257.191) 

Provide Local Communities with New or Renovated Public Libraries

Appropriate funding at 14.6 million to support all eligible applications

FLA requests the legislature fund 14.6 million in construction funds to support all eligible applications.

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Fiscal Year 2022-23 Public Library Construction Grant Applications

Rank

Applicant

Project Name

FY 2022-23

Eligibility

Project Total

1

Flagler County

Bunnell Library and Administrative Headquarters

$500,000

$11,000,000

2

Palm Beach County

Canyon Branch

$500,000

$20,630,000

3

City of Oakland Park

Oakland Park Library

$500,000

$1,000,000

4

Miami-Dade County

Chuck Pezoldt Branch Library

$500,000

$3,500,000

5

Leon County

Leon County Main Library

$400,000

$800,000

6

Putnam County*†

Melrose Branch Library Expansion

$500,000

$600,000

7

City of Lighthouse Point

Lighthouse Point Library

$500,000

$1,100,000

8

City of Saint Petersburg

Main Library Renovation

$500,000

$5,621,360

9

City of Tarpon Springs

Tarpon Springs Public Library

$500,000

$1,000,000

10

City of Safety Harbor

Safety Harbor Public Library Second Story

$500,000

$2,600,000

11

Madison County*†

Greenville Public Library

$500,000

$500,000

12

City of Pinellas Park

Barbara S. Ponce Public Library

$500,000

$2,300,000

13

Suwannee County*†

Branford Public Library

$500,000

$565,000

14

Miami-Dade County

South Dade Regional Library Renovation Program

$500,000

$1,500,000

15

Miami-Dade County

Miami Lakes Public Library Expansion Grant

$500,000

$1,200,000

16

Miami-Dade County

Coconut Grove Branch Library

$300,000

$600,000

17

Miami-Dade County

Edison Library Construction Grant

$500,000

$1,200,000

18

Miami-Dade County

Westchester Regional Library

$500,000

$2,500,000

19

Miami-Dade County

Little River Library Construction Grant

$500,000

$8,000,000