Laura Bush 21st Century Librarian Program
The Institute Of Museum And Library Services
The Laura Bush 21st Century Librarian (LB21) grant progam supports the recruitment, development, and retention of library and archives professionals to meet the information needs of their communities. GOAL 1: Recruit and educate future library and archives professionals, faculty, and staff. Obj. 1.1: Develop or enhance practices, programs, or initiatives encouraging students to pursue careers in library and information science. Obj. 1.2: Develop or enhance initiatives, programs, or curricula to
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Helps libraries and archives train and develop their staff. Supports projects to recruit and educate future library professionals.
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Provides grants for projects building the library and archival workforce, increasing institutional capacity, and supporting professional development, recruitment, education, and retention of library and archives professionals. Award amounts vary by project type, with some requiring a 1:1 cost share from non-federal sources for requests over $299,999.
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Industries: library and information science, archives
Region: United States
Other Criteria: libraries, archives, library and information science graduate programs, organizations focused on training and professional development for library and archives professionals, organizations focused on recruiting, educating, and retaining library and archives workforce, projects building library and archival workforce capacity
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Visit the program page for detailed eligibility requirements.
This program offers funding up to $8,500,000 (minimum $5,892,010).
The application deadline is November 13, 2026.
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