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Laura Bush 21st Century Librarian Program (2027)

Institute of Museum and Library Services

LB21-FY27

IMLS

General Information

$8,500,000

Est. Program Funding:

November 13, 2026

Closing Date:

Expected No. of Awards

$1,000,000

Award Ceiling

Opportunity Number:
LB21-FY27

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 of all types and sizes and increase the institutional capacity of libraries, archives, and library and information science graduate programs across the country.
Response Date	Nov 13, 2026 12:00:00 AM EST
Posting Date	Sep 01, 2026 12:00:00 AM EDT
Archive Date
Award Ceiling	1,000,000
Award Floor	75,000
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
Grantor Contact Information:	If you have difficulty accessing the full announcement electronically, please contact: GrantSolutions Help Desk Phone: 202-653-4634

CFDA Program(s)

45.313: Laura Bush 21st Century Librarian Program

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