Laura Bush 21st Century Librarian Program (2026)

Opportunity #LB21-FY26StatusPostedCFDA45.313AgencyIMLS

Response Deadline

Mar 13, 2026

Expired 86 days ago

Agency

Overview

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.

Grantor & funding

Grantor contact

Name: Institute of Museum and Library Services
Email: [email protected]
Phone

IMLS

Administering federal agency

Estimated Total Funding

$8.5M

Award ceiling $1,000,000

202-653-4634

Funding summary

Award floor: $25,000
Award ceiling: $1,000,000
Expected awards: 35
Posted date: Jan 13, 2026

CFDA programs

45.313

Laura Bush 21st Century Librarian Program

Funding categories

ArtsHumanities

Eligible applicants

Others (see text field entitled "Additional Information on Eligibility" for clarification)