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Laura Bush 21st Century Librarian Program (2027)

Opportunity number LB21-FY27 · Assistance listing 45.313

Deadline
Nov 13, 2026 · 15 days left
Posted
Sep 1, 2026
Award size
$75K to $1M
Total program funding
$8.5M
Expected awards
35
Cost sharing
Required
Funding type
Grant
Category
Arts, Humanities

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About this opportunity

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

  • Other (see eligibility)

See the Notice of Funding Opportunity for eligibility requirements.

Agency contact

imls-librarygrants@imls.gov
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