SECTION 2.120. Applicant Eligibility

(a) Each notice of funding opportunity for a specific grant program will identify one or more of the following Texas entities as an eligible applicant:

(1) public libraries;

(2) TexShare Library Consortium member institutions; or

(3) nonprofit organizations.

(b) A public library is eligible for a grant program if it is accredited under Subchapter C of Chapter 1 of this Title (relating to Minimum Standards for Accreditation of Libraries in the State Library System).

(c) A nonprofit organization is eligible if it is applying on behalf of accredited public libraries as defined by this section or TexShare member institutions, and the nonprofit organization's organizational charter, operating guidelines, or mission statement includes providing direct support for activities and goals of one or more public libraries or TexShare member institutions as a defined objective.

Source Note: The provisions of this §2.120 adopted to be effective December 2, 2020, 45 TexRg 8515; amended to be effective March 12, 2024, 49 TexReg 1458