# Laura Bush 21st Century Librarian Program (2023)

Source: https://welltoldgrants.com/grants/lb21-fy23-laura-bush-21st-century-librarian-program-2023/  
Official notice: https://www.grants.gov/search-results-detail/341927

> Institute of Museum and Library Services offered grants of up to $1.0 million (at least $50,000) to the applicants described in the notice. It expected to make about 37 awards worth $8.0 million in total. Applications closed on March 17, 2023.

| Field | Value |
|---|---|
| Opportunity number | LB21-FY23 |
| Agency | Institute of Museum and Library Services |
| Status | Forecast |
| Deadline | March 17, 2023 |
| Award ceiling | $1.0 million |
| Award floor | $50,000 |
| Expected awards | 37 |
| Total funding | $8.0 million |
| Cost sharing | required |
| Assistance Listings | 45.313 |

## Who can apply

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

See the Notice of Funding Opportunity for eligibility requirements.

## What the grant funds

The Laura Bush 21st Century Librarian Program (LB21) supports the training and professional development for library and archives professionals; developing faculty and information leaders; and recruiting, educating, and retaining the next generation of library and archives professionals in order to develop a diverse workforce of library and archives professionals and meet the information needs of their communities. The goals for this program are to generate projects of far-reaching impact that: • Recruit, train, develop, and retain a diverse workforce of library and archives professionals. • Develop faculty, library, and archives leaders by increasing the institutional capacity of libraries, archives, and graduate programs related to library and information science. • Enhance the training and professional development of the library and archival workforce to meet the needs of their communities. The application process for the LB21 program has two phases; applicants must begin by applying for Phase I. For Phase I, all applicants must submit preliminary proposals by the September 21st deadline listed for this Notice of Funding Opportunity. For Phase II, only selected applicants will be invited to submit Full Proposals. Invited Full Proposals will be due March 17, 2023. Make sure you are filling out the application for the correct phase; Grants.gov will not let you submit the application if you accidentally upload it to the wrong phase.

## Questions people ask

### Is LB21-FY23 still open?

No. It closed on March 17, 2023. A newer notice is open: LB21-FY27, closes November 13, 2026 (6 days left).

### Who can apply for Laura Bush 21st Century Librarian Program (2023)?

Institute of Museum and Library Services accepted applications from the applicants described in the notice. The notice adds further conditions, so read its eligibility section.

### What is the deadline for Laura Bush 21st Century Librarian Program (2023)?

Closed March 17, 2023. Applications are no longer accepted; the program's newer notices are on this page when there are any.

### How much funding is available?

Awards of up to $1.0 million each. About $8.0 million in total across about 37 awards.

### Who has won Laura Bush 21st Century Librarian Program grants before?

The largest recipients over five fiscal years were University of Illinois, University of North Texas, Califa Group. The program made 177 awards worth $43.7 million in that time.