National Leadership Grants for Libraries (2027)

Posted

Institute of Museum and Library Services

Description

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.

Who can apply

  • Others

Contact

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

Key dates & funding
  • PostedSep 1, 2026
  • ClosesNov 13, 2026
  • Award floor$25,000
  • Award ceiling$1,000,000
  • Program funding$11,500,000
  • Expected awards45
  • CFDA45.312
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