Synopsis

National Leadership Grants for Libraries (NLG-L) projects enhance the quality of library services nationwide. The program supports projects that: promote adult reading, and health and financial literacies; focus on programming and archival practices related to our shared American history; manage and preserve the national information infrastructure; serve the public’s information and education needs; enhance library and information services through effective and efficient use of new and emerging technologies; improve community prosperity; provide emergency services to communities during disasters and emergencies; and build collaborative partnerships between libraries, archives, and museums that benefit the communities they serve.
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	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://imls.gov/find-funding/funding-opportunities/grant-programs/national-leadership-grants-for-libraries
Grantor Contact Information:	If you have difficulty accessing the full announcement electronically, please contact: GrantSolutions Help Desk Phone: 202-653-4634

CFDA Program(s)

• 45.312: National Leadership Grants