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Laura Bush 21st Century Librarian Program (2027)

Institute of Museum and Library Services

Looking for arts & humanities funding? Institute of Museum and Library Services is accepting applications for this award from eligible applicants, with applications due Nov 13, 2026. It provides awards up to $75K–$1M.

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Deadline
Nov 13, 2026
Award amount
Up to $75K–$1M
Expected awards
35
Posted
Sep 1, 2026
Opportunity number
LB21-FY27
CFDA
45.313

Opportunity description

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.

Who can apply

  • Others (see text field entitled "Additional Information on Eligibility" for clarification)

See the Notice of Funding Opportunity for eligibility requirements.

Funding

Award floor
$75K
Award ceiling
$1M

Agency contact

Institute of Museum and Library Services

imls-librarygrants@imls.gov imls-librarygrants@imls.gov

imls-librarygrants@imls.gov

How to apply

To apply, head to the official Grants.gov listing — that is where registration and submission happen. Always re-check the closing date there, as agencies can revise it.

Official Grants.gov listing

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