# National Leadership Grants for Libraries (2027)

Source: https://welltoldgrants.com/grants/nlg-libraries-fy27-national-leadership-grants-for-libraries-2027/  
Official notice: https://www.grants.gov/search-results-detail/363766

> Institute of Museum and Library Services is offering grants of up to $1.0 million (at least $25,000) to the applicants described in the notice. It expects to make about 45 awards worth $11.5 million in total. Applications close on November 13, 2026.

| Field | Value |
|---|---|
| Opportunity number | NLG-LIBRARIES-FY27 |
| Agency | Institute of Museum and Library Services |
| Status | Open |
| Deadline | November 13, 2026 |
| Award ceiling | $1.0 million |
| Award floor | $25,000 |
| Expected awards | 45 |
| Total funding | $11.5 million |
| Cost sharing | required |
| Assistance Listings | 45.312 |

## 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

National Leadership Grants for Libraries (NLG-L) projects enhance the quality of library services nationwide. The program supports projects that: promote adult reading, and health and financial literacies; focus on programming and archival practices related to our shared American history; manage and preserve the national information infrastructure; serve the public’s information and education needs; enhance library and information services through effective and efficient use of new and emerging technologies; improve community prosperity; provide emergency services to communities during disasters and emergencies; and build collaborative partnerships between libraries, archives, and museums that benefit the communities they serve.

## Questions people ask

### Who can apply for National Leadership Grants for Libraries (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 National Leadership Grants for Libraries (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 $11.5 million in total across about 45 awards.