Kentucky Department for Libraries and Archives

Local Records Program Grants

​The Local Records Program distributes grant funds to local government agencies to assist with records management which includes digitization, security microfilming, supplies/equipment, salary support, and records conservation. Funds are awarded across four cycles annually, and any local government agency is eligible to apply. For further details see the LRPG grant guidelines located below. 

Annual cycles will be administered according to the following schedule:

Cycle 1: Applications received between January 1 and March 15 will be presented for funding at the June Commission meeting. Funding decisions made in this cycle will be issued in July.

Cycle 2: Applications received between March 16 and June 15 will be presented for funding at the September Commission meeting. Funding decisions made in this cycle will be issued in October.

Cycle 3: Applications received between June 16 and September 15 will be presented for funding at the December Commission meeting. Funding decisions made in this cycle will be issued in January.

Cycle 4: Applications received between September 16 and December 31 will be presented for funding at the March Commission meeting. Funding decisions made in this cycle will be issued in April. ​


Grant Materials

​Applications must be submitted to KDLA through the online application portal. If you are interested in applying for the Local Records Program Grant, please reach out to your Regional Administrator for a consultation.  


​Guidance ​Docum​​ents


Vend​ors


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* Please note that KDLA makes this list available as a courtesy and assumes no responsibility for further updates. Should links, contact information, etc., change, or for questions or assistance, please contact Julian Adams (julian.adams​@ky.go​​v) with the updated information.​


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Local Records Regional Administrators

If you have any additional questions, please contact your Local Records Branch Regional Administrator.


Recent Grant A​​wards for 2018 - 2024​


Questions?​​

​If you have a question about KDLA's Local Records Grant Program, contact Drew Preston​ or by phone at 502.330.4986.