Laura Bush 21st Century Librarian Program (2027)
Funds projects that strengthen the library and archival workforce and the capacity of libraries, archives, and library and information science graduate programs.
⚑ Eligibility must be checked against the full NOFO; no specific applicant class is stated in the notice excerpt.
Unit fits — one characterization, each unit's own rules
| IPPRA | 39 weak | outside portfolio topics; signature methods: community engaged, surveys longitudinal; social/behavioral work is minor; funds training education, not research (capped) |
| Physical Sciences & Engineering (demo) | 25 weak | technical depth: minor; funds training education (capped) |
| Tom Love Innovation Hub | 5 none | no commercialization signal |
Description
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.
Eligibility
See the Notice of Funding Opportunity for eligibility requirements.
Apply
View on Grants.gov → CONTACT: Institute of Museum and Library Services <imls-librarygrants@imls.gov>
Proposal brief SEE AN EXAMPLE →
A one-page internal memo: fit assessment, submission requirements, document scaffold, and next steps dated back from the deadline — tailored to your project idea if you add one.
Proposal shell · Federal (generic) conventions SEE A FEDERAL EXAMPLE →
Funder-faithful document skeletons — Federal (generic)'s document set with section headings, page limits, reviewer guidance, and writing prompts; add a project idea to get [DRAFT] starter bullets. Download as .md for Word or Overleaf.