Pennsylvania HB1178 establishes a Rural Library Grant Program for libraries serving areas with fewer than 10,000 people.

HB1178 amends Pennsylvania's public library code to create the Rural Library Grant Program, a competitive grant program administered by the Department of Education. The program provides grants to local libraries serving areas with fewer than 10,000 people for maintenance, repairs, energy savings, and other projects. Grants range from $20,000 to $100,000 annually. The department must establish guidelines, review applications, and ensure geographical distribution of funds. It must also publish a list of funded projects on its website.

Pennsylvania HB1178 establishes a Rural Library Grant Program for libraries serving areas with fewer than 10,000 people.

HB1178 amends Pennsylvania's public library code to create the Rural Library Grant Program, a competitive grant program administered by the Department of Education. The program provides grants to local libraries serving areas with fewer than 10,000 people for maintenance, repairs, energy savings, and other projects. Grants range from $20,000 to $100,000 annually. The department must establish guidelines, review applications, and ensure geographical distribution of funds. It must also publish a list of funded projects on its website.