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Laura Bush 21st Century Librarian Program (2026)
Institute of Museum and Library Services
LB21-FY26
IMLS
General Information
$8,500,000
Est. Program Funding:
Est. Program Funding:
March 13, 2026
Closing Date:
Closing Date:
35
Expected No. of Awards
Expected No. of Awards
$1,000,000
Award Ceiling
Award Ceiling
Opportunity Number:
LB21-FY26
Owning Agency:
IMLS
Opportunity Category:
Discretionary (D)
Synopsis
Laura Bush 21st Century Librarian (LB21) projects build a library and archival workforce that can meet the information needs of communities and increase the institutional capacity of libraries, archives, and library and information science graduate programs across the country.
| Response Date | Mar 13, 2026 12:00:00 AM EDT |
| Posting Date | Jan 13, 2026 12:00:00 AM EST |
| Archive Date | |
| Award Ceiling | 1,000,000 |
| Award Floor | 25,000 |
| Cost Sharing | Yes |
Eligibility
| Eligible Applicants | Others (see text field entitled "Additional Information on Eligibility" for clarification) |
| Additional Info on Eligibility: | See the Notice of Funding Opportunity for eligibility requirements. |
Additional Information
| Agency Name | Institute of Museum and Library Services |
| Link to Additional Information: | https://www.imls.gov/find-funding/funding-opportunities/grant-programs/laura-bush-21st-century-librarian-program |
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CFDA Program(s)
- 45.313: Laura Bush 21st Century Librarian Program
- Austin
- Atlanta
- Boston
- Memphis
- Washington D.C.
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