National Leadership Grants for Libraries (2026)

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Institute of Museum and Library Services

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Description

The National Leadership Grants for Libraries Program (NLG-L) supports projects that develop, enhance, or adapt replicable practices, programs, models, or tools to strengthen library and archival services for the American public. The program supports projects that serve the learning needs of the public through libraries and archives; improve community prosperity through libraries and archives; provide broad access to and preservation of information and collections through libraries and archives; or provide services to affected communities in the event of an emergency or disaster.

Who can apply

  • Others

Contact

imls-librarygrants@imls.gov<br/>imls-librarygrants@imls.gov
imls-librarygrants@imls.gov

Key dates & funding
  • PostedJan 13, 2026
  • ClosesMar 13, 2026
  • Award floor$25,000
  • Award ceiling$1,000,000
  • Program funding$11,500,000
  • Expected awards45
  • CFDA45.312
Categories
Arts Humanities

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