Grants will be awarded on the basis of information provided by the institutional librarian in an application and the annual report for the previous year. Grant amounts will be determined according to the following formula:

1. A. Basic award - $1,000.00;
2. B. Per capita award for each resident of the institution (average daily population) - $1.00;
3. C. Any increase in local materials expenditures above that of the previous year will be matched up to a limit to be determined each year by the state library - amount varies;

4. D. Specific need award to those institutions having qualified staff who are able to fulfill that need - amount varies.

   [Recompiled 10/31/01]