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Laura Bush 21st Century Librarian Program (2026)

Institute of Museum and Library Services · LB21-FY26

Closed

Award Range

$25K – $1.0M

Total Program Funding

$8.5M

Expected Awards

Deadline

March 13, 2026

GRANTQUICK SUMMARYPlain-English Overview

Laura Bush 21st Century Librarian Program (2026). Institute of Museum and Library Services. 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. $25,000-$1,000,000 per award; $8,500,000 total program funding; ~35 awards expected.

Who Should Apply

Other eligible entities

Who Should NOT Apply

Individuals and organizations outside the specified eligible types

Key Requirements (Plain English)

•See the Notice of Funding Opportunity for eligibility requirements
•Cost sharing/matching required
•Deadline: 2026-03-13

💡 GrantQuick Tip

Budget for cost-sharing match. Demonstrate institutional commitment and matching funds clearly in your proposal.

Competitiveness: Moderate to high — federal grants are always competitive

What This Grant Funds

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.