State Aid

This State Aid grant agreement is established between the Florida Department of State and the Hamilton County Board of County Commissioners to support the Virginia B. Chandler Public Library. The funding, which was appropriated in the FY 2026 General Appropriations Act on line 2938, covers the period from October 1, 2023, to June 30, 2026. The primary purpose of the award is to provide financial assistance for the operation and maintenance of the library, with funding levels determined by local expenditures from the 2023-2024 period. Under the terms of the agreement, the library must adhere to specific requirements regarding staffing, operating hours, and the provision of free library services to the public. The contract is structured as a fixed-price payment, with 100 percent of the grant award issued upon the completion of specified deliverables. This award notice, identified by solicitation number 6L079, was officially posted on May 30, 2026.