FY2026 INTENTIONS And Policies

The allocation for this funding is specifically for the improvement and upgrade of public access technology and technology infrastructure. Requested equipment must have a five-year shelf life that is for public use only. Please refer to the FY2026 Resources below to guide purchasing plans and reimbursements. 

In previous funding years, this funding has been provided either in the form of bonds administered through the Georgia State Financing and Investment Commission (GSFIC) or cash to libraries administered through individual contracts. In FY2026, the funding has been provided as cash to GSFIC, which will administer the funding through the same process and policies as their traditional bonds. Therefore, even though the traditional bond commitment letter is not included as part of the funding package, the overall process and governing policies are essentially the same, as detailed below:

• General Obligation Bond Proceeds Expenditure Policy

• Attorney General's Office memorandum concerning the use of GO Bond Proceeds dated November 20, 2000

• Public Private Partnership

• Request for Reimbursement from GO Bond Proceeds Policy

• SAO Policy & Procedure - Reimbursements for Bond Funded Projects

• SAO Policy & Procedure - Reimbursements for Bond Funded Information Technology Projects

• SAO Policy & Procedure - Agency Managed GO Bond Projects

Please contact us at the GPLS Grants Help Desk with any questions about the grant intentions or policies.

FY2026 Webinars

FY2026 Lib Tech Funding Overview Webinars

• Tuesday, September 2, 2025 @10AM

• Thursday, September 4, 2025 @2PM

FY2026 Lib Tech Reimbursement Webinars

• Tuesday, January 20, 2026 @10AM

• Thursday, January 22, 2026 @2PM

Webinar links will be shared via the Lib Tech mailing list.