The Fund supports pioneering library projects throughout Scotland which link to SLIC's strategic objectives. Introduced in 2005, it is aimed at those who do not benefit from the Public Library Improvement Fund (PLIF) or the School Library Improvement Fund (SLIF).
IDF funding is ideal for projects and activities which encourage creative service delivery and development, including the creation of new resources, research and staff training. Previous IDF Awards have included the creation of pop-up maker spaces, new library collections and health & wellbeing projects to name but a few. The successful bids showcase the rich variety of pioneering library projects happening in libraries throughout Scotland.
IDF Timeline 2021
| Monday 16th November 2020 | Applications open |
| Friday 5th February 2021 | Applications close |
| W/B 22nd February | Funding Panel meeting |
| Friday 5th March 2021 | Confirmation sent to successful applicants |
| Friday 12th March 2021 | Acceptance letters to be returned to SLIC |
| Monday 22nd March 2021 | 100% of funds transferred to successful applicants |
| Friday 24th September 2021 | Interim Reports due |
| Friday 29th April 2022 | Final Report & financial records to SLIC |
