Laura Bush 21st Century Librarian Program (2026)
Agency: Institute of Museum and Library Services
Assistance Listings
- 45.313 -- Laura Bush 21st Century Librarian Program
Closed opportunityLast Updated: May 13, 2026
Important dates
- Closed: March 13, 2026
Award details
- Expected project funding: $8,500,000
- Expected awards: 35
Award min.
$25,000
Award max.
$1,000,000
- Funding opportunity number:LB21-FY26
- Cost sharing or matching requirement:Yes
- Funding instrument type:
- Grant
- Opportunity Category:Discretionary
- Opportunity Category Explanation:Not specified
- Category of Funding Activity:
- Arts
- Humanities
- Category Explanation:Not specified
History
- Posted date: January 13, 2026
- Archive date: Not specified
- Version: 2
Summary
Jump to documentsLaura 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
Miscellaneous
- Other
Additional information on eligibility
See the Notice of Funding Opportunity for eligibility requirements.
Documents
| File name | Description | Last updated |
|---|---|---|
| fy26-ols-lb21-NOFO.pdf | FY26 Laura Bush 21st Century Librarian Program Notice of Funding Opportunity | Jan 28, 2026 06:08 PM UTC |
Agency contact information
Email: imls-librarygrants@imls.gov
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