The Per Capita State Aid (PCSA) program is the largest public library grant program administered by the State Library and is the foundation of state support for public libraries.
The program is authorized pursuant to N.J.S.A. 18A:74-3 et seq. The first State Per Capita Aid Act was passed by the New Jersey Legislature in 1959. It established the principle of a partnership between local libraries and the State of New Jersey for the provision of quality library service through direct state financial support for public libraries. Its passage set a precedent that the State of New Jersey had a critical partnership role in providing quality library service for the residents of New Jersey.
- Annual Survey
- Timeline for Per Capita State Aid Process (PDF)
- Property Tax Information – Department of Community Affairs
General Information
- 2020 Census (Excel)
- Chart A: Minimum Number of Employees by Type (Excel)
- Chart D: Annual Minimum Hours of Library-related Continuing Education (Excel)
Data Year 2025 (Payment October 2026 – SFY2027)
- 2025 Minimum Amount Needed to Qualify for $1_25 Per Capita (One-Third Mill) and 2024 Equalized Valuation (Excel)
- Per Capita State Aid – Final Check Amount FY25 (Excel)
Data Year 2024 (Payment October 2025 – SFY2026)
Data Year 2023 (Payment October 2024 – SFY2025)
- FY25 Application for State Library Aid (PDF)
- FY25 Application for State Library Aid Instructions (PDF)
- FY25 Accuracy Certification (PDF)
- FY25 Survey Instructions (PDF)
- AMENDED 2023 Minimum Amount Needed to Qualify for $1_25 Per Capita (One-Third Mill) and 2022 Equalized Valuation (Excel)
Data Year 2022 (Payment October 2023 – SFY2024)
- Award Letters FY24 (PDF)
- Final Check Amount FY24 (Excel)
- 2022 Minimum Amount Needed to Qualify for $1_25 Per Capita (One-Third Mill) and 2021 Equalized Valuation (Excel)
Data Year 2021 (Payment October 2022 – SFY2023)
- Award Letters FY23 (PDF)
- Final Check Amount FY23 (Excel)
- Local Library Support Fund Final Check Amount FY23 (Excel)
- 2021 Minimum Amount Needed to Qualify for $1_25 Per Capita (One-Third Mill) and 2020 Equalized Valuation – AMENDED on January 31, 2021 (Excel)
Data Year 2020 (Payment October 2021 – SFY2022)
- Award Letters FY22 (PDF)
- Final Check Amount FY22 (Excel)
- 2020 Minimum Amount Needed to Qualify for $1_25 Per Capita (One-Third Mill) and 2019 Equalized Valuation (Excel)
Data Year 2019 (Payment October 2020 – SFY2021)
- Award Letters FY21 (PDF)
- Final Check Amount FY21 (PDF)
- 2019 Minimum Amount Needed to Qualify for $1_25 Per Capita (One-Third Mill) and 2018 Equalized Valuation – AMENDED January 31, 2019 (Excel)
Data Year 2018 (Payment October 2019 – SFY2020)
- Award Letters FY20 (PDF)
- Final Check Amount FY20 (Excel)
- 2018 Minimum Amount Needed to Qualify for $1_25 Per Capita (One-Third Mill) and 2017 Equalized Valuation (Excel)
Data Year 2017 (Payment October 2018 – SFY2019)
- Award Letters FY19 (PDF)
- Final Check Amount FY19 (Excel)
- 2017 Minimum Amount Needed to Qualify for $1_25 Per Capita (One-Third Mill) and 2016 Equalized Valuation (Excel)
Data Year 2016 (Payment October 2017 – SFY2018)
- Award Letters FY18 (PDF)
- Final Check Amount FY18 (Excel)
- 2016 Minimum Amount Needed to Qualify for $1_25 Per Capita (One-Third Mill) and 2015 Equalized Valuation (Excel)
Data Year 2015 (Payment October 2016 – SFY2017)
- Award Letters FY17 (PDF)
- Final Check Amount FY17 (Excel)
- 2015 Minimum Amount Needed to Qualify for $1_25 Per Capita (One-Third Mill) and 2014 Equalized Valuation (Excel)
Data Year 2014 (Payment October 2015 – SFY2016)
- Award Letters FY16 (PDF)
- Final Check Amount FY16 (Excel)
- 2014 Minimum Amount Needed to Qualify for $1_25 Per Capita (One-Third Mill) and 2013 Equalized Valuation (Excel)
Data Year 2013 (Payment October 2014 – SFY2015)
- Award Letters FY15 (PDF)
- Final Check Amount FY15 (Excel)
- 2013 Minimum Amount Needed to Qualify for $1_25 Per Capita (One-Third Mill) and 2012 Equalized Valuation (Excel)
Data Year 2012 (Payment October 2013 – SFY2014)
- Award Letters FY14 (PDF)
- Final Check Amount FY14 (Excel)
- 2012 Minimum Amount Needed to Qualify for $1_25 Per Capita (One-Third Mill) and 2011 Equalized Valuation (Excel)
- Equalized Valuation Letters October 2011 (listed by county) (PDF)
Data Year 2011 (Payment October 2012 – SFY2013)
- Award Letters FY13 (PDF)
- Final Check Amount FY13 (Excel)
- 2011 Minimum Amount Needed to Qualify for $1_25 Per Capita (One-Third Mill) and 2010 Equalized Valuation (Excel)
- Equalized Valuation Letters October 2010 (listed by county) (PDF)
Data Year 2010 (Payment October 2011 – SFY2012)
- FY12 Award Letters (PDF)
- Final Check Amount FY12 (Excel)
- 2010 Minimum Amount Needed to Qualify for $1_25 Per Capita (One-Third Mill) and 2009 Equalized Valuation (Excel)
- Equalized Valuation Letters October 2009 (PDF)
