At a glance
National Leadership Grants for Libraries (2027) is a federal competitive grant from Institute of Museum and Library Services for the science & technology sector. Funding is $25K–$1M. Eligible applicants: Others (see text field entitled "Additional Information on Eligibility" for clarification). See the Notice of Funding Opportunity for eligibility requirements. The application deadline is November 13, 2026. Apply via the official listing at www.grants.gov.
- Amount
- $25K–$1M
- Deadline
- Nov 13, 2026
- Type
- Competitive
- Status
- Open
About this program
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 (see text field entitled "Additional Information on Eligibility" for clarification). See the Notice of Funding Opportunity for eligibility requirements.
How to apply
Apply through Grants.gov using funding opportunity number NLG-LIBRARIES-FY27. Register your organization (SAM.gov + Grants.gov) before the deadline, then submit the application package listed in the official notice.
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