# Laura Bush 21st Century Librarian Program (2025)

Source: https://welltoldgrants.com/grants/lb21-fy25-laura-bush-21st-century-librarian-program-2025/  
Official notice: https://www.grants.gov/search-results-detail/355176

> Institute of Museum and Library Services offered grants of up to $1.0 million (at least $25,000) to the applicants described in the notice. It expected to make about 45 awards worth $8.5 million in total. Applications closed on March 10, 2025.

| Field | Value |
|---|---|
| Opportunity number | LB21-FY25 |
| Agency | Institute of Museum and Library Services |
| Status | Forecast |
| Deadline | March 10, 2025 |
| Award ceiling | $1.0 million |
| Award floor | $25,000 |
| Expected awards | 45 |
| Total funding | $8.5 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 of 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 library and archival workforce and meet the information needs of their communities.

## Questions people ask

### Is LB21-FY25 still open?

No. It closed on March 10, 2025. A newer notice is open: LB21-FY27, closes November 13, 2026 (6 days left).

### Who can apply for Laura Bush 21st Century Librarian Program (2025)?

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 (2025)?

Closed March 10, 2025. 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 $8.5 million in total across about 45 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.