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National Leadership Grants for Libraries (2027)

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The National Leadership Grants for Libraries (2027), solicitation number NLG-LIBRARIES-FY27, is a federal funding opportunity provided by the Institute of Museum and Library Services. This program is designed to enhance the quality of library services across the United States by supporting projects that promote adult reading, health and financial literacies, and the preservation of the national information infrastructure. It specifically targets initiatives that utilize emerging technologies to improve community prosperity, provide emergency services during disasters, and foster collaborative partnerships between libraries, archives, and museums. The solicitation was posted on September 1, 2026, with a response deadline of November 13, 2026. Interested parties can coordinate with the Institute of Museum and Library Services via email at imls-librarygrants@imls.gov or by phone at 202-653-4634. This grant focuses on serving the public's information and education needs while prioritizing archival practices related to shared American history.

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IMLS federal grant for library services, emerging technologies, and archival preservation due 11/13/2026.

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Institute Of Museum And Library ServicesView Agency

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519210 - Libraries and ArchivesView NAICS

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FY27 National Leadership Grants for Libraries NOFO

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AgencyInstitute Of Museum And Library Services
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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.

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