Laura Bush 21st Century Librarian Program (2027)
Laura Bush 21st Century Librarian Program (2027) is offered by Institute of Museum and Library Services. Max award: $1,000,000. Applications close on Nov 13, 2026.
| Opportunity number | LB21-FY27 |
|---|---|
| Agency | Institute of Museum and Library Services |
| Status | Posted |
| Posted | Sep 1, 2026 |
| Closes | Nov 13, 2026 |
| Award ceiling | $1,000,000 |
| Award floor | $75,000 |
| Total program funding | $8,500,000 |
| Expected awards | 35 |
| Who can apply | Others (see text field entitled "Additional Information on Eligibility" for clarification) |
| Category | Arts, Humanities |
Summary (excerpt)
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.…
View the official listing and apply on Grants.gov
Before you apply
- Register your organization in SAM.gov and get a UEI — it can take weeks
- Create a Grants.gov account and check eligibility in the full notice (NOFO)
- Start early; the system gets busy near deadlines
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