National Leadership Grants for Libraries (2027)
IMLS Posted NLG-LIBRARIES-FY27
Close Date:
November 13, 2026
59 days remaining
Description
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.
Eligibility
See the Notice of Funding Opportunity for eligibility requirements.
Actions
Funding Details
- Award Floor
- $25,000.00
- Award Ceiling
- $1,000,000.00
- Total Estimated Funding
- $11,500,000.00
- Expected Awards
- 45
Key Dates
- Posted
- September 1, 2026
- Closes
- November 13, 2026 59d
- Archive Date
- N/A
Agency Information
- Agency Name
- Institute of Museum and Library Services
- Agency Code
- IMLS
- Funding Instrument
- Other