Direct State Aid
Direct State Aid funding is distributed through a formula that includes:
- Base amount dependent on meeting certain library standards as found in "In Service to Iowa, 6th edition (2016)"
- Per capita amount based on the population of the city and level of compliance with quality measures
- Three percent of the amount of funding received by the library in the previous fiscal year for service to rural residents and contracting communities
- The Direct State Aid report and Public Library Annual Survey are two of the requirements for Direct State Aid
- Public libraries must participate in Open Access and Interlibrary Loan reimbursement in order to receive Direct State Aid funding
- For more detailed information on how Direct State Aid funding is determined refer to the Enrich Iowa FAQ
Direct State Aid FY25 - Current Fiscal Year
- Direct State Aid funds for FY25 will be distributed in the Fall of 2024.
- All Direct State Aid funds received in FY25 must be spent by June 30, 2025.
- Direct State Aid Terms of Agreement FY25 (Public libraries only) - The FY25 Terms of Agreement provides guidelines for this year's Direct State Aid program.
Updated 9/10/2024