Deadline: November 13, 2026
Funder: Institute of Museum and Library Services (IMLS)
Purpose: The 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. The program supports projects that:
- provide training and professional development to library and archives professionals;
- develop faculty and information leaders; and
- recruit, educate, and retain the next generation of library and archives professionals.
Awards:
Community-Centered Implementation Grants are $25,000-$100,000; no required cost share
Planning and Forum Grants: $75,000-$200,000; no required cost share
National Implementation Grants: 75,000-$1 million
Early Career Research Grants and Applied Research Grants: $75,000 to $750,000
Eligibility: Eligible libraries, archives, nonprofit organizations, institutions of higher education, and other organizations meeting the FY2027 program requirements. Projects must focus on workforce development or related institutional capacity rather than routine staffing or operations.
To learn more and apply: IMLS Laura Bush 21st Century Librarian Program and FY 2027 Notice of Funding Opportunity
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