State Aid

This State Aid grant agreement, identified by solicitation number 6L043, is an award notice from the Florida Department of State to Miami-Dade County for the Miami-Dade Public Library System. The funding is designated for the operation and maintenance of library services for the performance period spanning October 1, 2023, through June 30, 2026. These funds have been appropriated under line 2938 of the FY 2026 General Appropriations Act. To maintain eligibility for the grant, the Miami-Dade Public Library System must adhere to specific requirements, which include ensuring free public access to library services and maintaining minimum operating hours. The agreement serves as a formal mechanism for the state to provide financial assistance to the local library system to support its ongoing public service mandates.