§ Federal grant opportunity · LB21-FY27
Laura Bush 21st Century Librarian Program (2027)
Institute of Museum and Library Services is accepting applications for Laura Bush 21st Century Librarian Program (2027). The deadline is November 13, 2026 and the published award range is $75K – $1M.
Key facts
- Funder
- Institute of Museum and Library Services
- Application deadline
- November 13, 2026
- Award range
- $75K – $1M
- Eligibility
- other
- Geography
- United States
- Focus areas
- Arts, Humanities
- Opportunity number
- LB21-FY27
Program overview
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.
How to apply
- Confirm your organization meets the eligibility criteria above.
- Read the full funding opportunity announcement from Institute of Museum and Library Services.
- Draft your narrative against the funder's stated priorities and review criteria.
- Submit before November 13, 2026, allowing time for registration and validation.
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