Laura Bush 21st Century Librarian Program (2027)
Apply on Grants.gov →Application closes November 13, 2026
- Posted
- September 1, 2026
- Closes
- November 13, 2026
- Award ceiling
- $1,000,000
- Award floor
- $75,000
- Program funding
- $8,500,000
- Expected awards
- 35
- 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 →
Synopsis
Who can apply
- Others (see text field entitled "Additional Information on Eligibility" for clarification)
See the Notice of Funding Opportunity for eligibility requirements.
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