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National Leadership Grants for Libraries (2027)

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Funder
Institute of Museum and Library Services
Deadline
Nov 13, 2026 (13 days left)
Posted
Sep 1, 2026
Award range
$25,000 to $1,000,000
Total program funding
$11,500,000
Expected number of awards
45
Match or cost share
Match required
Who applies
See official page
Who benefits
Not stated
Eligible applicants
See official page
Education level
Not specified
Topics
FacilitiesHealthLibrariesLiteracySchool safety
Geography
National
Assistance Listing (CFDA)
45.312
Source
Grants.gov · ID 363766

Summary

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…

Full description from the funder

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.

Eligibility: See the Notice of Funding Opportunity for eligibility requirements.

Details are copied from the funder's posting and may change. The official page is authoritative. Applying is free.