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Laura Bush 21st Century Librarian Program (2027)

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The Laura Bush 21st Century Librarian Program is a competitive federal grant administered by the Institute of Museum and Library Services. This initiative aims to strengthen the library and archival workforce by increasing institutional capacity and ensuring that professionals can meet the diverse information needs of communities nationwide. Funding is specifically designated for projects focused on professional development, the cultivation of information leaders, and the recruitment and education of future library and archives professionals. This active solicitation is categorized under education and economic development, with a response deadline of November 13, 2026. The program is open for applications and utilizes a discretionary financial instrument to support its goals of enhancing graduate programs and professional training across the country.

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IMLS federal grant for library workforce development and education, deadline November 13, 2026.

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Wyoming → Institute of Museum and Library Services (IMLS)

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519210 - Libraries and Archives

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AgencyWyoming → Institute of Museum and Library Services (IMLS)
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OfficeWY, USA
Organization / AgencyWyoming → Institute of Museum and Library Services (IMLS)
Office AddressWY, USA
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Laura Bush 21st Century Librarian (LB21) projects build a library and archival workforce that can meet the information needs of communities of all types and sizes and increase the institutional capacity of libraries, archives, and library and information science graduate programs across the country.
Eligible uses: The program supports projects that provide training and professional development to library and archives professionals; develop faculty and information leaders; and recruit, educate, and retain the next generation of library and archives professionals.
Program administrator: Direct federal
Program status: Active: Accepting applications
Financial instrument: Competitive/Discretionary Grant
Topics: Education, Economic Development
Notice of funding opportunity: https://www.grants.gov/search-results-detail/363765
Additional information: https://www.imls.gov/find-funding/funding-opportunities/grant-programs/laura-bush-21st-century-librarian-program

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