Laura Bush 21st Century Librarian Program (2026)
Agency: Institute of Museum and Library Services
Assistance Listings: 45.313 -- Laura Bush 21st Century Librarian Program
Last Updated: January 13, 2026
Description
Laura Bush 21st Century Librarian (LB21) projects build a library and archival workforce that can meet the information needs of communities and increase the institutional capacity of libraries, archives, and library and information science graduate programs across the country.
Eligibility
Eligible applicants
Miscellaneous
- Other
Additional information
See the Notice of Funding Opportunity for eligibility requirements.
Grantor contact information
Description
imls-librarygrants@imls.gov
imls-librarygrants@imls.gov
imls-librarygrants@imls.gov
Documents
| File name | Description | Last updated |
|---|---|---|
| fy26-ols-lb21-NOFO.pdf | FY26 Laura Bush 21st Century Librarian Program Notice of Funding Opportunity | Jan 13, 2026 08:06 PM UTC |
Link to additional information
Closing: March 13, 2026
Award
$8,500,000
Program Funding
35
Expected awards
$25,000
Award Minimum
$1,000,000
Award Maximum
Funding opportunity number:
LB21-FY26
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:
1
Posted date:
January 13, 2026
Archive date:
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