RCLS: Business Services: Construction Aid
Resources to Complete the On-line Application
Construction Aid Workshop - Eligible Project Review
Click here to view the workshop recording.
Construction Aid Workshop - Application Review
Online Grant System Account Registration Form
If you need access to the on-line portal, use this form.
A Library Director or Board President are the only officials authorized to "submit" the online application and thus will need an account.
State Aid for Library Construction
Use this link to login into the portal. The portal opens June ?, 2025.
The NYS Library webpage on State Aid for Library Construction is the best resource available. The webpage was redesigned last year and is well laid out and user friendly.
DLD Assurance Form
Download this form, the Board pass a resolution to approve and the Board President signs.
Upload a PDF to the online portal.
RCLS Assurance Letter
Download this form, the Board passes a resolution to approve and the Board President signs.
Forward to Stephen at RCLS.
Revised State Historic Preservation Office (SHPO) Exemption Language
For building over 50 years old, if applicable, copy and paste SHPO exemption language from this document into the online application.
2025 NYS Construction Aid (0386-26-XXXX) Due AUGUST 01, 2025
DLD Webinar Recordings
Step-by-step Guide to the Application Process
Understanding Office of Facilities Planning (OFP)
Understanding DASNY
Understanding SHPO
DLD Resources
DLD Project Amend Request
Use this link to request an Amend Form on an approved project.
DLD Closing Assurance Form
Download this form, the Board pass a resolution to approve and the Board President signs.
Upload PDF to the online portal.
DLD Library Contact Info
Use this link to update the "Library Contact" when there is a change in personnel, such as the Director, for any open application going back five year.