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Laura Bush 21st Century Librarian Program (2025)

Federal funding opportunity LB21-FY25 from Institute of Museum and Library Services.

Posted
July 18, 2024
Closed
March 10, 2025
Award ceiling
$1,000,000
Award floor
$25,000
Program funding
$8,500,000
Expected awards
45
Cost sharing
Yes
Instrument
Grant
Assistance listing
45.313
Category
Arts, Humanities

Program funding history

Awards made under Assistance Listing 45.313 across FY2025–FY2027, from public federal spending records.

FY2025 obligated
$4.4M
FY2026 obligated
$8.8M
FY2027 (to date) obligated
$0
Awards in window
172

Top recipients: Trustees of Indiana University, University of North Texas, Louisiana State University, Montana State University, Regents of the University of Michigan

Source: USAspending.gov · refreshed October 2026 · Program page: awards, recipients and the opportunities under this listing →

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Synopsis

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.

Who can apply

See the Notice of Funding Opportunity for eligibility requirements.

The official record

Grants.gov published the official terms and dates of this opportunity; this page keeps them as they were listed.

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Agency contact: Institute of Museum and Library Services · [email protected] · 202-653-4634

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