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Announcement
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IMLS Now Accepting Proposals for Laura Bush 21st Century Librarian and National Leadership Grants for Libraries Programs
Funding supports training and ongoing professional development for library and archives staff, as well as initiatives aimed at advancing practices and enhancing library and archival services. In FY 2025, there is a new opportunity for community-centered implementation.
Application Deadline is September 20, 2024
The Institute of Museum and Library Services (IMLS) is now accepting FY 2025 proposals for the Laura Bush 21st Century Librarian (LB21) and National Leadership Grants for Libraries (NLG-L) Programs.
IMLS Acting Director Cyndee Landrum details, "IMLS wants to engage and support more libraries than before. As a part of our efforts we are implementing a new simplified notice of funding opportunity, and a community-centered implementation category."
Applicants have through September 20, 2024, to submit their two-page preliminary proposal applications.
Applicants should review the Notice of Funding Opportunity for each program carefully and reach out to IMLS staff members listed on the LB21 and NLG-L webpages with any questions. Please see the list of focal areas to identify the Program Officer whose expertise best aligns with the subject matter in your proposal. Learn more about these programs below.
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The Laura Bush 21st Century Librarian funding program aims to build a diverse library and archival workforce to meet the information needs of communities and increase the institutional capacity of libraries, archives, and library and information science graduate programs. The program supports projects that:
- provide training and professional development to library and archives professionals;
- develop faculty and information leaders; and
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recruit, educate and retain the next generation of library and archives professionals.
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The National Leadership Grants for Libraries funding program enhances the quality of library services nationwide by addressing critical needs in the library and archives fields. The program supports projects that build workforce and institutional capacity for:
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managing and preserving the national information infrastructure;
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serving the public’s information and education needs;
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enhancing library and information services through effective and efficient use of new and emerging technologies;
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improving community well-being and civic engagement;
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providing services to communities during disasters and emergencies; and
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building collaborative partnerships between libraries, archives, and museums that benefit the communities they serve.
The models, tools, research findings, services, and partnerships resulting from these awards can be widely used, adapted, scaled, or replicated to extend and maximize the benefit of Federal investment to libraries and archives of all sizes.
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Learn about the FY 2025 application process for the Laura Bush 21st Century Librarian (LB21) and National Leadership Grants for Libraries (NLG-L) Programs. |
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About the Institute of Museum and Library Services (IMLS)
The Institute of Museum and Library Services is the primary source of federal support for the nation's libraries and museums. We advance, support, and empower America's museums, libraries, and related organizations through grantmaking, research, and policy development. IMLS envisions a nation where individuals and communities have access to museums and libraries to learn from and be inspired by the trusted information, ideas, and stories they contain about our diverse natural and cultural heritage. To learn more, visit www.imls.gov and follow us on Facebook and LinkedIn.
Direct comments or errors with your subscription to webmaster@imls.gov.
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