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National Leadership Grants for Libraries (2027)

Opportunity number NLG-LIBRARIES-FY27 · Assistance listing 45.312

Deadline
Nov 13, 2026 · 15 days left
Posted
Sep 1, 2026
Award size
$25K to $1M
Total program funding
$11.5M
Expected awards
45
Cost sharing
Required
Funding type
Grant
Category
Arts, Humanities

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About this opportunity

National Leadership Grants for Libraries (NLG-L) projects enhance the quality of library services nationwide. The program supports projects that: promote adult reading, and health and financial literacies; focus on programming and archival practices related to our shared American history; manage and preserve the national information infrastructure; serve the public’s information and education needs; enhance library and information services through effective and efficient use of new and emerging technologies; improve community prosperity; provide emergency services to communities during disasters and emergencies; and build collaborative partnerships between libraries, archives, and museums that benefit the communities they serve.

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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