The FY25 application FOR LIBRARIES is now open and all libraries have $3,500 in funding. The application will close on 5/31/2025 and NO EXCEPTIONS WILL BE MADE FOR LATE SUBMISSIONS!!!

The application to join the FY25 vetted catalog is now closed. The FY26 application FOR PERFORMERS will open on July 1, 2025. The Vetting Panel will review and vote on FY25 applications in August/September, and you will be contacted no later than September 30, 2025, with their decision. If you have any questions regarding the application, contact SELCO's Legacy Program Librarian.

October 31, 2024: last day for libraries to host a vetted program using FY24 funds. All final reports and required materials are due to the Legacy Program Librarian.

November 15, 2024: FY25 application FOR LIBRARIES opens, SELCO libraries receive $3,500 in funding for FY25. Programs can be held between December 1, 2024 and October 31, 2025.

May 31, 2025: FY25 application FOR LIBRARIES closes. NO EXCEPTIONS WILL BE MADE FOR LATE SUBMISSIONS!!!

July 1, 2025: FY26 application FOR PERFORMERS opens

July 31, 2025: FY26 application FOR PERFORMERS closes

October 31, 2025: last day for libraries to host a vetted program using FY25 funds. All final reports and required materials are due to the Legacy Program Librarian.

SELCO Vetted Programs were created at the request of public library directors. A Vetting Panel comprised of local library staff meets annually to review and vote on performer applications. SELCO then contracts with the performers to provide their services to regional libraries. Only SELCO members (public libraries) are eligible to apply for Legacy funding. This is to stay in compliance with Minnesota Statutes pertaining to ACHF dollars.

These programs are funded by SELCO through a grant from the Legacy Amendment Arts and Cultural Heritage Fund (ACHF). The programming supported by this grant is intended to support arts, arts education and arts access, and to preserve Minnesota’s history and cultural heritage, and as such, programs with a scientific or STEM focus are included only if they have a significant aspect that includes storytelling, Minnesota culture or history.

Publicity is required for all Legacy funded programs. Libraries are strongly encouraged to use the SELCO provided graphics. If a Library chooses to create its own graphics, they must be pre-approved by SELCO's Legacy Program Librarian. This is to ensure compliance with Minnesota Statute and logo requirements.