Laura Bush 21st Century Librarian Program (2025)
ID: 355176Type: Posted
Overview

Buyer

Institute of Museum and Library Services (IMLS)

Award Range

$25K - $1M

Eligible Applicants

Others

Funding Category

Humanities

Funding Instrument

Grant

Opportunity Category

Discretionary

Cost Sharing or Matching Requirement

Yes

Original Source

https://grants.gov/search-results-detail/355176

Additional Information

https://www.imls.gov/grants/available/laura-bush-21st-century-librarian-program
Timeline
    Description

    The Institute of Museum and Library Services is offering the Laura Bush 21st Century Librarian Program (LB21) grant for 2025, aimed at enhancing the training and professional development of library and archival professionals in the United States. This program seeks to build a diverse workforce in libraries and archives by supporting projects that focus on recruitment, training, curriculum development, and research, while encouraging collaboration among various stakeholders to improve library services and meet community information needs. With an estimated total program funding of $8.5 million, the agency anticipates awarding 45 grants ranging from $25,000 to $1 million, with preliminary applications due by September 20, 2024, and full applications by March 10, 2025. For more information, applicants can contact the program officers via email at imls-librarygrants@imls.gov or visit the program's webpage at https://www.imls.gov/grants/available/laura-bush-21st-century-librarian-program.

    Point(s) of Contact
    imls-librarygrants@imls.gov
    Files
    Title
    Posted
    fy25-ols-lb21-NOFO.pdf
    The FY 2025 Notice of Funding Opportunity for the Laura Bush 21st Century Librarian Program (Funding Opportunity Number: LB21-FY25) outlines a grant aimed at building a diverse library and archival workforce in the U.S. Applications for Phase I (Preliminary Applications) are due on September 20, 2024, and those invited for Phase II (Full Applications) by March 10, 2025. The program emphasizes training and professional development, encouraging collaboration with various stakeholders to enhance library services and meet community information needs. A total funding pool of $8.5 million is anticipated, expecting to award 45 grants, with individual awards ranging from $25,000 to $1 million, depending on project type. Eligible applicants include state or local governments, nonprofit organizations, and libraries or archives meeting specific criteria. Projects can address a variety of activities aimed at recruitment, training, curriculum development, or research. The program aligns with the Institute of Museum and Library Services' mission to support library capacity and engagement. Additionally, applicants must meet registration requirements with SAM.gov and Grants.gov and must adhere to specific deadlines and submission guidelines.
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