• Laura Bush 21st Century Librarian Program - Supports the training and professional development of library and archives professionals to meet the information needs of their communities. 

• National Leadership Grants for Libraries - Supports projects that develop, enhance, or disseminate replicable practices, programs, models, or tools to strengthen library and archival services for the American public. 

• Native American Library Services: Basic Grants - Assists eligible Native Communities in establishing, sustaining, and improving library services and operations with their communities. 

Museum Grant Programs: 

• 21st Century Museum Professionals Program - Supports projects that offer professional development to the current museum workforce, train and recruit future professionals, and share effective workforce development practices.

• Inspire! Grants for Small Museums - Supports small museums of all disciplines in project-based efforts to serve the public.  

• Museum Grants for African American History and Culture - Builds the capacity of African American museums and supports the growth and development of their staffs.  

• Museum Grants for American Latino History and Culture - Builds the capacity of American Latino history and culture museums to serve their communities and advance the growth and development of a professional workforce. 

• Museums Empowered - Supports projects that use the transformative power of professional development and training to generate change within museums of all types and sizes.  

• Museums for America - Supports museums of all sizes and disciplines in strategic, project-based efforts to serve the public.  

• National Leadership Grants for Museums - Supports projects that address critical needs of the museum field and that have the potential to advance the profession and strengthen museum services for the American public.  

• Native American/Native Hawaiian Museum Services - Supports Indian tribes and organizations that primarily serve and represent Native Hawaiians in sustaining heritage, culture, and knowledge.  

Applicant Resources: 

To learn more about a program’s requirements and recommendations, applicants should carefully review its landing page, linked above. Additional applicant resources include: 

• Grant-Related Newsletters 

• Applicant Counseling 
  • Email a library specialist 
  • Email a museum specialist