Laura Bush 21st Century Librarian Program (2027)
Open. Closes November 13, 2026, 22 days from October 22, 2026, as posted on Grants.gov. Posted by Institute of Museum and Library Services, opportunity number LB21-FY27.
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Notice facts
| Agency | Institute of Museum and Library Services |
|---|---|
| Opportunity number | LB21-FY27 |
| Assistance listing | 45.313 |
| Funding instrument | Grant |
| Category | Arts, Humanities |
| Posted | September 1, 2026 |
| Closes | November 13, 2026 |
| Award range | $75,000 to $1,000,000 |
| Expected number of awards | 35 |
| Total program funding | $8,500,000 |
| Cost sharing or matching | Required, per the notice |
| Applicant types listed | Others (see the notice's eligibility text) |
| Additional eligibility information | From the notice: See the Notice of Funding Opportunity for eligibility requirements. |
| Where to apply | Check the notice for where and how to submit. |
As posted on Grants.gov, checked October 21, 2026. CedarGrant lists what the notice states; it does not judge whether an organization is eligible. The official notice and its modifications control.
Summary from the notice
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.
Official notice and documents
- fy27-ols-lb21-NOFO.pdf (Full Announcement)
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