Laura Bush 21st Century Librarian Program (2025)
Agency: Institute of Museum and Library Services
Assistance Listings
- 45.313 -- Laura Bush 21st Century Librarian Program
Closed opportunityLast Updated: May 13, 2026
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Description
The Laura Bush 21st Century Librarian Program (LB21) supports the training and professional development of library and archives professionals; developing faculty and information leaders; and recruiting, educating, and retaining the next generation of library and archives professionals in order to develop a diverse library and archival workforce and meet the information needs of their communities.
Eligibility
Eligible applicants
Miscellaneous
- Other
Additional information
See the Notice of Funding Opportunity for eligibility requirements.
Grantor contact information
Description
• Erin Barsan, Senior Program Officer, ebarsan@imls.gov
• Jill Connors-Joyner, Senior Program Officer, jconnors-joyner@imls.gov
• Sarah Fuller, Senior Program Officer, sfuller@imls.gov
• James Neal, Senior Program Officer, jneal@imls.gov
• Dr. Ashley Sands, Senior Program Officer, asands@imls.gov
• General inquiries: imls-librarygrants@imls.gov
imls-librarygrants@imls.gov
General inquiries: imls-librarygrants@imls.gov
Documents
| File name | Description | Last updated |
|---|---|---|
| fy25-ols-lb21-NOFO.pdf | FY25 Laura Bush 21st Century Librarian Program Notice of Funding Opportunity | Feb 11, 2025 03:35 PM UTC |
Link to additional information
Closed: March 10, 2025
Award
$8,500,000
Program Funding
45
Expected awards
$25,000
Award Minimum
$1,000,000
Award Maximum
Funding opportunity number:
LB21-FY25
Cost sharing or matching requirement:
Yes
Funding instrument type:
Grant
Opportunity Category:
Discretionary
Opportunity Category Explanation:
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Category of Funding Activity:
Arts
Humanities
Category Explanation:
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History
Version:
5
Posted date:
July 18, 2024
Archive date:
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