National Leadership Grants for Libraries (2026)
ClosedInstitute of Museum and Library Services
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
- PostedJan 13, 2026
- ClosesMar 13, 2026
- Award floor$25,000
- Award ceiling$1,000,000
- Program funding$11,500,000
- Expected awards45
- CFDA45.312
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