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National Leadership Grants for Libraries (2027)

Institute of Museum and Library Services · NLG-LIBRARIES-FY27

35 days left

Award Range

$25K – $1.0M

Total Program Funding

$11.5M

Expected Awards

45

Deadline

November 13, 2026

What This Grant Funds

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.

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Who Can Apply

See the Notice of Funding Opportunity for eligibility requirements.

Eligible Applicant Types

Other (see NOFO for details)

Funding Details

Minimum Award
$25K
Maximum Award
$1.0M
Total Program Funding
$11.5M
Expected Number of Awards
45
Cost Sharing Required?
Yes
Funding Instrument
grant

Key Dates

Posted: September 1, 2026
Application Deadline: November 13, 2026 (35 days remaining)

Agency Contact

imls-librarygrants@imls.gov imls-librarygrants@imls.gov

imls-librarygrants@imls.gov

Ready to apply?

View the full NOFO and submit your application on Grants.gov