The Laura Bush 21st Century Librarian Program (LB21) is for the purpose of cultivating a diverse and skilled library workforce capable of addressing the evolving information needs of the American public. This grant supports enhancing training and professional development for library and archives professionals, nurturing faculty and future leaders, and attracting, educating, and retaining new generations of these vital professionals. The application process involves two phases. Initially, applicants must submit a two-page preliminary proposal by October 2, 2020. Subsequently, selected candidates will be invited to submit a full proposal, with a final submission deadline of March 26, 2021. This initiative aims to strengthen the library and archival sector for the future.
Opportunity ID: 331298
General Information
| Document Type: | Grants Notice |
| Funding Opportunity Number: | LB21-FY21-P2 |
| Funding Opportunity Title: | Laura Bush 21st Century Library Program (2021) |
| Opportunity Category: | Discretionary |
| Opportunity Category Explanation: | – |
| Funding Instrument Type: | Grant |
| Category of Funding Activity: | Arts Humanities |
| Category Explanation: | – |
| Expected Number of Awards: | 25 |
| Assistance Listings: | 45.313 — Laura Bush 21st Century Librarian Program |
| Cost Sharing or Matching Requirement: | Yes |
| Version: | Synopsis 1 |
| Posted Date: | Feb 03, 2021 |
| Last Updated Date: | Feb 03, 2021 |
| Original Closing Date for Applications: | Mar 26, 2021 |
| Current Closing Date for Applications: | Mar 26, 2021 |
| Archive Date: | – |
| Estimated Total Program Funding: | $8,000,000 |
| Award Ceiling: | $1,000,000 |
| Award Floor: | $50,000 |
Eligibility
| Eligible Applicants: | Others (see text field entitled “Additional Information on Eligibility” for clarification) |
| Additional Information on Eligibility: | Please see Notice of Funding Opportunity for eligibility requirements. Applicants to this opportunity must have been invited by the agency to submit a full proposal. New applications that were not invited from the first phase of this funding process will not be eligible for consideration. |
Additional Information
| Agency Name: | Institute of Museum and Library Services |
| Description: | The Laura Bush 21st Century Librarian Program (LB21) supports developing a diverse workforce of librarians to better meet the changing learning and information needs of the American public by enhancing the training and professional development of library and archives professionals; developing faculty and library leaders; and recruiting, educating, and retaining the next generation of library and archives professionals.
* The application process for the Laura Bush 21st Century Librarian Program consists of two phases. In Phase I, all applicants must submit two-page preliminary proposals. Grants.gov will accept preliminary proposal applications through 11:59 p.m. U.S. Eastern Time on October 2, 2020. For Phase II, selected applicants will be invited to submit full proposals (Invited Full Proposals). Grants.gov will accept Invited Full Proposal applications through 11:59 p.m. U.S. Eastern Time on March 26, 2021. |
| Link to Additional Information: | https://www.imls.gov/grants/available/laura-bush-21st-century-librarian-program |
| Grantor Contact Information: | If you have difficulty accessing the full announcement electronically, please contact:
Jill Connors-Joyner, Senior Program Officer 202-653-4791 jconnors-joyner@imls.gov; Sarah Fuller, Senior Program Officer 202-653-4783 sfuller@imls.gov: James Neal, Senior Program Officer 202-653-4740 jneal@imls.gov
imls-librarygrants@imls.gov Email:imls-librarygrants@imls.gov |
Version History
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Packages
| Agency Contact Information: | Jill Connors-Joyner, Senior Program Officer 202-653-4791 jconnors-joyner@imls.gov; Sarah Fuller, Senior Program Officer 202-653-4783 sfuller@imls.gov: James Neal, Senior Program Officer 202-653-4740 jneal@imls.gov imls-librarygrants@imls.gov Email: imls-librarygrants@imls.gov |
| Who Can Apply: | Organization Applicants |
| Assistance Listing Number | Competition ID | Competition Title | Opportunity Package ID | Opening Date | Closing Date | Actions |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 45.313 | LB21-FY21-P2 | Laura Bush 21st Century Library Program (2021) | PKG00265293 | Feb 03, 2021 | Mar 26, 2021 | View |
Package 1
Mandatory forms
331298 SF424_Short_2_0-2.0.pdf
331298 IMLS_Supplementary_2_0-2.0.pdf
331298 AttachmentForm_1_2-1.2.pdf
Optional forms
331298 OtherNarrativeAttachments_1_2-1.2.pdf
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