# Laura Bush 21st Century Librarian Program (2027)

Source: https://welltoldgrants.com/grants/lb21-fy27-laura-bush-21st-century-librarian-program-2027/  
Official notice: https://www.grants.gov/search-results-detail/363765

> Institute of Museum and Library Services is offering grants of up to $1.0 million (at least $75,000) to the applicants described in the notice. It expects to make about 35 awards worth $8.5 million in total. Applications close on November 13, 2026.

| Field | Value |
|---|---|
| Opportunity number | LB21-FY27 |
| Agency | Institute of Museum and Library Services |
| Status | Open |
| Deadline | November 13, 2026 |
| Award ceiling | $1.0 million |
| Award floor | $75,000 |
| Expected awards | 35 |
| 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

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.

## Questions people ask

### Who can apply for Laura Bush 21st Century Librarian Program (2027)?

Institute of Museum and Library Services accepts 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 (2027)?

Closes November 13, 2026 (13 days left). Confirm the date and time in the official notice on Grants.gov.

### How much funding is available?

Awards of up to $1.0 million each. About $8.5 million in total across about 35 awards.