Institute of Museum and Library Services
National Leadership Grants for Libraries (2027)
ActiveDecision brief
- Who can apply
- Not specified
- Award amount
- $25K – $1M
- Deadline
- 30 days — Nov 13, 2026
- Geography
- National
- Application notesHigh effort
- Match funding required
- Federal application
- 45 awards expected — competitive
Next step
Apply at Grants.gov
Match funding required
This grant requires the applicant to contribute a portion of the project cost (cost-sharing or matching). Confirm the match percentage and eligible match sources in the full program guidelines before applying.
Focus areas
About this grant
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.
Additional details
- CFDA / ALN Number
- 45.312
- Program Title
- National Leadership Grants
- Expected Awards
- 45
- Estimated Total Funding
- Up to $11.5M
- Funding Instrument
- Grant
- Source
- Grants.gov · View original listing
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