Opportunity ID: 341927
General Information
| Document Type: | Grants Notice |
| Funding Opportunity Number: | LB21-FY23 |
| Funding Opportunity Title: | Laura Bush 21st Century Librarian Program (2023) |
| Opportunity Category: | Discretionary |
| Opportunity Category Explanation: | – |
| Funding Instrument Type: | Grant |
| Category of Funding Activity: | Arts Humanities |
| Category Explanation: | – |
| Expected Number of Awards: | 37 |
| Assistance Listings: | 45.313 — Laura Bush 21st Century Librarian Program |
| Cost Sharing or Matching Requirement: | Yes |
| Version: | Synopsis 11 |
| Posted Date: | Jul 07, 2022 |
| Last Updated Date: | Jul 08, 2022 |
| Original Closing Date for Applications: | Mar 17, 2023 |
| Current Closing Date for Applications: | Mar 17, 2023 |
| 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: | See the Notice of Funding Opportunity for eligibility requirements. |
Additional Information
| Agency Name: | Institute of Museum and Library Services |
| Description: |
The Laura Bush 21st Century Librarian Program (LB21) supports the training and professional development for library and archives professionals; developing faculty and information leaders; and recruiting, educating, and retaining the next generation of library and archives professionals in order to develop a diverse workforce of library and archives professionals and meet the information needs of their communities. The goals for this program are to generate projects of far-reaching impact that: • Recruit, train, develop, and retain a diverse workforce of library and archives professionals. • Develop faculty, library, and archives leaders by increasing the institutional capacity of libraries, archives, and graduate programs related to library and information science. • Enhance the training and professional development of the library and archival workforce to meet the needs of their communities. The application process for the LB21 program has two phases; applicants must begin by applying for Phase I. For Phase I, all applicants must submit preliminary proposals by the September 21st deadline listed for this Notice of Funding Opportunity. For Phase II, only selected applicants will be invited to submit Full Proposals. Invited Full Proposals will be due March 17, 2023. Make sure you are filling out the application for the correct phase; Grants.gov will not let you submit the application if you accidentally upload it to the wrong phase. |
| 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:
Erin Barsan, Senior Program Officer, ebarsan@imls.gov
Jill Connors-Joyner, Senior Program Officer, jconnors-joyner@imls.gov Sarah Fuller, Senior Program Officer, sfuller@imls.gov James Neal, Senior Program Officer, jneal@imls.gov Dr. Ashley Sands, Senior Program Officer, asands@imls.gov Email:imls-librarygrants@imls.gov |
Version History
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DISPLAYING: Synopsis 11
General Information
| Document Type: | Grants Notice |
| Funding Opportunity Number: | LB21-FY23 |
| Funding Opportunity Title: | Laura Bush 21st Century Librarian Program (2023) |
| Opportunity Category: | Discretionary |
| Opportunity Category Explanation: | – |
| Funding Instrument Type: | Grant |
| Category of Funding Activity: | Arts Humanities |
| Category Explanation: | – |
| Expected Number of Awards: | 37 |
| Assistance Listings: | 45.313 — Laura Bush 21st Century Librarian Program |
| Cost Sharing or Matching Requirement: | Yes |
| Version: | Synopsis 11 |
| Posted Date: | Jul 07, 2022 |
| Last Updated Date: | Jul 08, 2022 |
| Original Closing Date for Applications: | Mar 17, 2023 |
| Current Closing Date for Applications: | Mar 17, 2023 |
| 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: | See the Notice of Funding Opportunity for eligibility requirements. |
Additional Information
| Agency Name: | Institute of Museum and Library Services |
| Description: |
The Laura Bush 21st Century Librarian Program (LB21) supports the training and professional development for library and archives professionals; developing faculty and information leaders; and recruiting, educating, and retaining the next generation of library and archives professionals in order to develop a diverse workforce of library and archives professionals and meet the information needs of their communities. The goals for this program are to generate projects of far-reaching impact that: • Recruit, train, develop, and retain a diverse workforce of library and archives professionals. • Develop faculty, library, and archives leaders by increasing the institutional capacity of libraries, archives, and graduate programs related to library and information science. • Enhance the training and professional development of the library and archival workforce to meet the needs of their communities. The application process for the LB21 program has two phases; applicants must begin by applying for Phase I. For Phase I, all applicants must submit preliminary proposals by the September 21st deadline listed for this Notice of Funding Opportunity. For Phase II, only selected applicants will be invited to submit Full Proposals. Invited Full Proposals will be due March 17, 2023. Make sure you are filling out the application for the correct phase; Grants.gov will not let you submit the application if you accidentally upload it to the wrong phase. |
| 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:
Erin Barsan, Senior Program Officer, ebarsan@imls.gov
Jill Connors-Joyner, Senior Program Officer, jconnors-joyner@imls.gov Sarah Fuller, Senior Program Officer, sfuller@imls.gov James Neal, Senior Program Officer, jneal@imls.gov Dr. Ashley Sands, Senior Program Officer, asands@imls.gov Email:imls-librarygrants@imls.gov |
DISPLAYING: Synopsis 10
General Information
| Document Type: | Grants Notice |
| Funding Opportunity Number: | LB21-FY23 |
| Funding Opportunity Title: | Laura Bush 21st Century Librarian Program (2023) |
| Opportunity Category: | Discretionary |
| Opportunity Category Explanation: | – |
| Funding Instrument Type: | Grant |
| Category of Funding Activity: | Arts Humanities |
| Category Explanation: | – |
| Expected Number of Awards: | 37 |
| Assistance Listings: | 45.313 — Laura Bush 21st Century Librarian Program |
| Cost Sharing or Matching Requirement: | Yes |
| Version: | Synopsis 10 |
| Posted Date: | Jul 07, 2022 |
| Last Updated Date: | Jul 08, 2022 |
| Original Closing Date for Applications: | – |
| Current Closing Date for Applications: | Mar 17, 2023 |
| 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: | See the Notice of Funding Opportunity for eligibility requirements. |
Additional Information
| Agency Name: | Institute of Museum and Library Services |
| Description: |
The Laura Bush 21st Century Librarian Program (LB21) supports the training and professional development for library and archives professionals; developing faculty and information leaders; and recruiting, educating, and retaining the next generation of library and archives professionals in order to develop a diverse workforce of library and archives professionals and meet the information needs of their communities. The goals for this program are to generate projects of far-reaching impact that: • Recruit, train, develop, and retain a diverse workforce of library and archives professionals. • Develop faculty, library, and archives leaders by increasing the institutional capacity of libraries, archives, and graduate programs related to library and information science. • Enhance the training and professional development of the library and archival workforce to meet the needs of their communities. The application process for the LB21 program has two phases; applicants must begin by applying for Phase I. For Phase I, all applicants must submit preliminary proposals by the September 23rd deadline listed for this Notice of Funding Opportunity. For Phase II, only selected applicants will be invited to submit Full Proposals. Invited Full Proposals will be due March 17, 2023. Make sure you are filling out the application for the correct phase; Grants.gov will not let you submit the application if you accidentally upload it to the wrong phase. |
| 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:
Erin Barsan, Senior Program Officer, ebarsan@imls.gov
Jill Connors-Joyner, Senior Program Officer, jconnors-joyner@imls.gov Sarah Fuller, Senior Program Officer, sfuller@imls.gov James Neal, Senior Program Officer, jneal@imls.gov Dr. Ashley Sands, Senior Program Officer, asands@imls.gov Email:imls-librarygrants@imls.gov |
DISPLAYING: Synopsis 9
General Information
| Document Type: | Grants Notice |
| Funding Opportunity Number: | LB21-FY23 |
| Funding Opportunity Title: | Laura Bush 21st Century Librarian Program (2023) |
| Opportunity Category: | Discretionary |
| Opportunity Category Explanation: | – |
| Funding Instrument Type: | Grant |
| Category of Funding Activity: | Arts Humanities |
| Category Explanation: | – |
| Expected Number of Awards: | 37 |
| Assistance Listings: | 45.313 — Laura Bush 21st Century Librarian Program |
| Cost Sharing or Matching Requirement: | Yes |
| Version: | Synopsis 9 |
| Posted Date: | Jul 07, 2022 |
| Last Updated Date: | Jul 08, 2022 |
| Original Closing Date for Applications: | – |
| Current Closing Date for Applications: | Mar 17, 2023 |
| 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: | See the Notice of Funding Opportunity for eligibility requirements. |
Additional Information
| Agency Name: | Institute of Museum and Library Services |
| Description: | The Laura Bush 21st Century Librarian Program (LB21) supports the training and professional development for library and archives professionals; developing faculty and information leaders; and recruiting, educating, and retaining the next generation of library and archives professionals in order to develop a diverse workforce of library and archives professionals and meet the information needs of their communities.
The goals for this program are to generate projects of far-reaching impact that: • Recruit, train, develop, and retain a diverse workforce of library and archives professionals. The application process for the LB21 program has two phases; applicants must begin by applying for Phase I. For Phase I, all applicants must submit preliminary proposals by the September 23rd deadline listed for this Notice of Funding Opportunity. For Phase II, only selected applicants will be invited to submit Full Proposals. Invited Full Proposals will be due March 17, 2023. Make sure you are filling out the application for the correct phase; Grants.gov will not let you submit the application if you accidentally upload it to the wrong phase. |
| 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:
Erin Barsan, Senior Program Officer, ebarsan@imls.gov
Jill Connors-Joyner, Senior Program Officer, jconnors-joyner@imls.gov Sarah Fuller, Senior Program Officer, sfuller@imls.gov James Neal, Senior Program Officer, jneal@imls.gov Dr. Ashley Sands, Senior Program Officer, asands@imls.gov imls-librarygrants@imls.gov Email:imls-librarygrants@imls.gov |
DISPLAYING: Synopsis 8
General Information
| Document Type: | Grants Notice |
| Funding Opportunity Number: | LB21-FY23 |
| Funding Opportunity Title: | Laura Bush 21st Century Librarian Program (2023) |
| Opportunity Category: | Discretionary |
| Opportunity Category Explanation: | – |
| Funding Instrument Type: | Grant |
| Category of Funding Activity: | Arts Humanities |
| Category Explanation: | – |
| Expected Number of Awards: | 37 |
| Assistance Listings: | 45.313 — Laura Bush 21st Century Librarian Program |
| Cost Sharing or Matching Requirement: | Yes |
| Version: | Synopsis 8 |
| Posted Date: | Jul 07, 2022 |
| Last Updated Date: | Jul 08, 2022 |
| Original Closing Date for Applications: | – |
| Current Closing Date for Applications: | Mar 17, 2023 |
| 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: | See the Notice of Funding Opportunity for eligibility requirements. |
Additional Information
| Agency Name: | Institute of Museum and Library Services |
| Description: | The Laura Bush 21st Century Librarian Program (LB21) supports the training and professional development for library and archives professionals; developing faculty and information leaders; and recruiting, educating, and retaining the next generation of library and archives professionals in order to develop a diverse workforce of library and archives professionals and meet the information needs of their communities.
The goals for this program are to generate projects of far-reaching impact that: • Recruit, train, develop, and retain a diverse workforce of library and archives professionals. The application process for the LB21 program has two phases; applicants must begin by applying for Phase I. For Phase I, all applicants must submit preliminary proposals by the September 23rd deadline listed for this Notice of Funding Opportunity. For Phase II, only selected applicants will be invited to submit Full Proposals. Invited Full Proposals will be due March 17, 2023. Make sure you are filling out the application for the correct phase; Grants.gov will not let you submit the application if you accidentally upload it to the wrong phase. |
| 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:
Erin Barsan, Senior Program Officer, ebarsan@imls.gov
Jill Connors-Joyner, Senior Program Officer, jconnors-joyner@imls.gov Sarah Fuller, Senior Program Officer, sfuller@imls.gov James Neal, Senior Program Officer, jneal@imls.gov Dr. Ashley Sands, Senior Program Officer, asands@imls.gov imls-librarygrants@imls.gov Email:imls-librarygrants@imls.gov |
DISPLAYING: Synopsis 7
General Information
| Document Type: | Grants Notice |
| Funding Opportunity Number: | LB21-FY23 |
| Funding Opportunity Title: | Laura Bush 21st Century Librarian Program (2023) |
| Opportunity Category: | Discretionary |
| Opportunity Category Explanation: | – |
| Funding Instrument Type: | Grant |
| Category of Funding Activity: | Arts Humanities |
| Category Explanation: | – |
| Expected Number of Awards: | 37 |
| Assistance Listings: | 45.313 — Laura Bush 21st Century Librarian Program |
| Cost Sharing or Matching Requirement: | Yes |
| Version: | Synopsis 7 |
| Posted Date: | Jul 07, 2022 |
| Last Updated Date: | Jul 07, 2022 |
| Original Closing Date for Applications: | – |
| Current Closing Date for Applications: | Mar 17, 2023 |
| 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: | See the Notice of Funding Opportunity for eligibility requirements. |
Additional Information
| Agency Name: | Institute of Museum and Library Services |
| Description: | The Laura Bush 21st Century Librarian Program (LB21) supports the training and professional development for library and archives professionals; developing faculty and information leaders; and recruiting, educating, and retaining the next generation of library and archives professionals in order to develop a diverse workforce of library and archives professionals and meet the information needs of their communities.
The goals for this program are to generate projects of far-reaching impact that: • Recruit, train, develop, and retain a diverse workforce of library and archives professionals. The application process for the LB21 program has two phases; applicants must begin by applying for Phase I. For Phase I, all applicants must submit preliminary proposals by the September 23rd deadline listed for this Notice of Funding Opportunity. For Phase II, only selected applicants will be invited to submit Full Proposals. Invited Full Proposals will be due March 17, 2023. Make sure you are filling out the application for the correct phase; Grants.gov will not let you submit the application if you accidentally upload it to the wrong phase. |
| 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:
Erin Barsan, Senior Program Officer, ebarsan@imls.gov
Jill Connors-Joyner, Senior Program Officer, jconnors-joyner@imls.gov Sarah Fuller, Senior Program Officer, sfuller@imls.gov James Neal, Senior Program Officer, jneal@imls.gov Dr. Ashley Sands, Senior Program Officer, asands@imls.gov imls-librarygrants@imls.gov Email:imls-librarygrants@imls.gov |
DISPLAYING: Synopsis 6
General Information
| Document Type: | Grants Notice |
| Funding Opportunity Number: | LB21-FY23 |
| Funding Opportunity Title: | Laura Bush 21st Century Librarian Program (2023) |
| Opportunity Category: | Discretionary |
| Opportunity Category Explanation: | – |
| Funding Instrument Type: | Grant |
| Category of Funding Activity: | Arts Humanities |
| Category Explanation: | – |
| Expected Number of Awards: | 37 |
| Assistance Listings: | 45.313 — Laura Bush 21st Century Librarian Program |
| Cost Sharing or Matching Requirement: | Yes |
| Version: | Synopsis 6 |
| Posted Date: | Jul 07, 2022 |
| Last Updated Date: | Jul 07, 2022 |
| Original Closing Date for Applications: | – |
| Current Closing Date for Applications: | Mar 17, 2023 |
| 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: | See the Notice of Funding Opportunity for eligibility requirements. |
Additional Information
| Agency Name: | Institute of Museum and Library Services |
| Description: | The Laura Bush 21st Century Librarian Program (LB21) supports the training and professional development for library and archives professionals; developing faculty and information leaders; and recruiting, educating, and retaining the next generation of library and archives professionals in order to develop a diverse workforce of library and archives professionals and meet the information needs of their communities.
The goals for this program are to generate projects of far-reaching impact that: • Recruit, train, develop, and retain a diverse workforce of library and archives professionals. The application process for the LB21 program has two phases; applicants must begin by applying for Phase I. For Phase I, all applicants must submit preliminary proposals by the September 23rd deadline listed for this Notice of Funding Opportunity. For Phase II, only selected applicants will be invited to submit Full Proposals. Invited Full Proposals will be due March 17, 2023. Make sure you are filling out the application for the correct phase; Grants.gov will not let you submit the application if you accidentally upload it to the wrong phase. |
| 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:
Erin Barsan, Senior Program Officer, ebarsan@imls.gov
Jill Connors-Joyner, Senior Program Officer, jconnors-joyner@imls.gov Sarah Fuller, Senior Program Officer, sfuller@imls.gov James Neal, Senior Program Officer, jneal@imls.gov Dr. Ashley Sands, Senior Program Officer, asands@imls.gov imls-librarygrants@imls.gov Email:imls-librarygrants@imls.gov |
DISPLAYING: Synopsis 5
General Information
| Document Type: | Grants Notice |
| Funding Opportunity Number: | LB21-FY23 |
| Funding Opportunity Title: | Laura Bush 21st Century Librarian Program (2023) |
| Opportunity Category: | Discretionary |
| Opportunity Category Explanation: | – |
| Funding Instrument Type: | Grant |
| Category of Funding Activity: | Arts Humanities |
| Category Explanation: | – |
| Expected Number of Awards: | 37 |
| Assistance Listings: | 45.313 — Laura Bush 21st Century Librarian Program |
| Cost Sharing or Matching Requirement: | Yes |
| Version: | Synopsis 5 |
| Posted Date: | Jul 07, 2022 |
| Last Updated Date: | Jul 07, 2022 |
| Original Closing Date for Applications: | – |
| Current Closing Date for Applications: | Mar 17, 2023 |
| 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: | See the Notice of Funding Opportunity for eligibility requirements. |
Additional Information
| Agency Name: | Institute of Museum and Library Services |
| Description: | The Laura Bush 21st Century Librarian Program (LB21) supports the training and professional development for library and archives professionals; developing faculty and information leaders; and recruiting, educating, and retaining the next generation of library and archives professionals in order to develop a diverse workforce of library and archives professionals and meet the information needs of their communities.
The goals for this program are to generate projects of far-reaching impact that: • Recruit, train, develop, and retain a diverse workforce of library and archives professionals. The application process for the LB21 program has two phases; applicants must begin by applying for Phase I. For Phase I, all applicants must submit preliminary proposals by the September 23rd deadline listed for this Notice of Funding Opportunity. For Phase II, only selected applicants will be invited to submit Full Proposals. Invited Full Proposals will be due March 17, 2023. Make sure you are filling out the application for the correct phase; Grants.gov will not let you submit the application if you accidentally upload it to the wrong phase. |
| 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:
Erin Barsan, Senior Program Officer, ebarsan@imls.gov
Jill Connors-Joyner, Senior Program Officer, jconnors-joyner@imls.gov Sarah Fuller, Senior Program Officer, sfuller@imls.gov James Neal, Senior Program Officer, jneal@imls.gov Dr. Ashley Sands, Senior Program Officer, asands@imls.gov imls-librarygrants@imls.gov Email:imls-librarygrants@imls.gov |
DISPLAYING: Synopsis 4
General Information
| Document Type: | Grants Notice |
| Funding Opportunity Number: | LB21-FY23 |
| Funding Opportunity Title: | Laura Bush 21st Century Librarian Program (2023) |
| Opportunity Category: | Discretionary |
| Opportunity Category Explanation: | – |
| Funding Instrument Type: | Grant |
| Category of Funding Activity: | Arts Humanities |
| Category Explanation: | – |
| Expected Number of Awards: | 37 |
| Assistance Listings: | 45.313 — Laura Bush 21st Century Librarian Program |
| Cost Sharing or Matching Requirement: | Yes |
| Version: | Synopsis 4 |
| Posted Date: | Jul 07, 2022 |
| Last Updated Date: | Jul 07, 2022 |
| Original Closing Date for Applications: | – |
| Current Closing Date for Applications: | Mar 17, 2023 |
| 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: | See the Notice of Funding Opportunity for eligibility requirements. |
Additional Information
| Agency Name: | Institute of Museum and Library Services |
| Description: | The Laura Bush 21st Century Librarian Program (LB21) supports the training and professional development for library and archives professionals; developing faculty and information leaders; and recruiting, educating, and retaining the next generation of library and archives professionals in order to develop a diverse workforce of library and archives professionals and meet the information needs of their communities.
The goals for this program are to generate projects of far-reaching impact that: • Recruit, train, develop, and retain a diverse workforce of library and archives professionals. The application process for the LB21 program has two phases; applicants must begin by applying for Phase I. For Phase I, all applicants must submit preliminary proposals by the September 23rd deadline listed for this Notice of Funding Opportunity. For Phase II, only selected applicants will be invited to submit Full Proposals. Invited Full Proposals will be due March 17, 2023. Make sure you are filling out the application for the correct phase; Grants.gov will not let you submit the application if you accidentally upload it to the wrong phase. |
| 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:
Erin Barsan, Senior Program Officer, ebarsan@imls.gov
Jill Connors-Joyner, Senior Program Officer, jconnors-joyner@imls.gov Sarah Fuller, Senior Program Officer, sfuller@imls.gov James Neal, Senior Program Officer, jneal@imls.gov Dr. Ashley Sands, Senior Program Officer, asands@imls.gov imls-librarygrants@imls.gov Email:imls-librarygrants@imls.gov |
DISPLAYING: Synopsis 3
General Information
| Document Type: | Grants Notice |
| Funding Opportunity Number: | LB21-FY23 |
| Funding Opportunity Title: | Laura Bush 21st Century Librarian Program (2023) |
| Opportunity Category: | Discretionary |
| Opportunity Category Explanation: | – |
| Funding Instrument Type: | Grant |
| Category of Funding Activity: | Arts Humanities |
| Category Explanation: | – |
| Expected Number of Awards: | 37 |
| Assistance Listings: | 45.313 — Laura Bush 21st Century Librarian Program |
| Cost Sharing or Matching Requirement: | Yes |
| Version: | Synopsis 3 |
| Posted Date: | Jul 07, 2022 |
| Last Updated Date: | Jul 07, 2022 |
| Original Closing Date for Applications: | – |
| Current Closing Date for Applications: | Mar 17, 2023 |
| 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: | See the Notice of Funding Opportunity for eligibility requirements. |
Additional Information
| Agency Name: | Institute of Museum and Library Services |
| Description: | The Laura Bush 21st Century Librarian Program (LB21) supports the training and professional development for library and archives professionals; developing faculty and information leaders; and recruiting, educating, and retaining the next generation of library and archives professionals in order to develop a diverse workforce of library and archives professionals and meet the information needs of their communities.
The goals for this program are to generate projects of far-reaching impact that: • Recruit, train, develop, and retain a diverse workforce of library and archives professionals. The application process for the LB21 program has two phases; applicants must begin by applying for Phase I. For Phase I, all applicants must submit preliminary proposals by the September 23rd deadline listed for this Notice of Funding Opportunity. For Phase II, only selected applicants will be invited to submit Full Proposals. Invited Full Proposals will be due March 17, 2023. Make sure you are filling out the application for the correct phase; Grants.gov will not let you submit the application if you accidentally upload it to the wrong phase. |
| 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:
Erin Barsan, Senior Program Officer, ebarsan@imls.gov
Jill Connors-Joyner, Senior Program Officer, jconnors-joyner@imls.gov Sarah Fuller, Senior Program Officer, sfuller@imls.gov James Neal, Senior Program Officer, jneal@imls.gov Dr. Ashley Sands, Senior Program Officer, asands@imls.gov imls-librarygrants@imls.gov Email:imls-librarygrants@imls.gov |
DISPLAYING: Synopsis 2
General Information
| Document Type: | Grants Notice |
| Funding Opportunity Number: | LB21-FY23 |
| Funding Opportunity Title: | Laura Bush 21st Century Librarian Program (2023) |
| Opportunity Category: | Discretionary |
| Opportunity Category Explanation: | – |
| Funding Instrument Type: | Grant |
| Category of Funding Activity: | Arts Humanities |
| Category Explanation: | – |
| Expected Number of Awards: | 37 |
| Assistance Listings: | 45.313 — Laura Bush 21st Century Librarian Program |
| Cost Sharing or Matching Requirement: | Yes |
| Version: | Synopsis 2 |
| Posted Date: | Jul 07, 2022 |
| Last Updated Date: | Jul 07, 2022 |
| Original Closing Date for Applications: | – |
| Current Closing Date for Applications: | Mar 17, 2023 |
| 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: | See the Notice of Funding Opportunity for eligibility requirements. |
Additional Information
| Agency Name: | Institute of Museum and Library Services |
| Description: | The Laura Bush 21st Century Librarian Program (LB21) supports the training and professional development for library and archives professionals; developing faculty and information leaders; and recruiting, educating, and retaining the next generation of library and archives professionals in order to develop a diverse workforce of library and archives professionals and meet the information needs of their communities.
The goals for this program are to generate projects of far-reaching impact that: • Recruit, train, develop, and retain a diverse workforce of library and archives professionals. The application process for the LB21 program has two phases; applicants must begin by applying for Phase I. For Phase I, all applicants must submit preliminary proposals by the September 23rd deadline listed for this Notice of Funding Opportunity. For Phase II, only selected applicants will be invited to submit Full Proposals. Invited Full Proposals will be due March 17, 2023. Make sure you are filling out the application for the correct phase; Grants.gov will not let you submit the application if you accidentally upload it to the wrong phase. |
| 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:
Erin Barsan, Senior Program Officer, ebarsan@imls.gov
Jill Connors-Joyner, Senior Program Officer, jconnors-joyner@imls.gov Sarah Fuller, Senior Program Officer, sfuller@imls.gov James Neal, Senior Program Officer, jneal@imls.gov Dr. Ashley Sands, Senior Program Officer, asands@imls.gov imls-librarygrants@imls.gov Email:imls-librarygrants@imls.gov |
DISPLAYING: Synopsis 1
General Information
| Document Type: | Grants Notice |
| Funding Opportunity Number: | LB21-FY23 |
| Funding Opportunity Title: | Laura Bush 21st Century Librarian Program (2023) |
| Opportunity Category: | Discretionary |
| Opportunity Category Explanation: | – |
| Funding Instrument Type: | Grant |
| Category of Funding Activity: | Arts Humanities |
| Category Explanation: | – |
| Expected Number of Awards: | 37 |
| Assistance Listings: | 45.313 — Laura Bush 21st Century Librarian Program |
| Cost Sharing or Matching Requirement: | Yes |
| Version: | Synopsis 1 |
| Posted Date: | Jul 07, 2022 |
| Last Updated Date: | Jul 07, 2022 |
| Original Closing Date for Applications: | – |
| Current Closing Date for Applications: | Mar 17, 2023 |
| 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: | See the Notice of Funding Opportunity for eligibility requirements. |
Additional Information
| Agency Name: | Institute of Museum and Library Services |
| Description: | The Laura Bush 21st Century Librarian Program (LB21) supports the training and professional development for library and archives professionals; developing faculty and information leaders; and recruiting, educating, and retaining the next generation of library and archives professionals in order to develop a diverse workforce of library and archives professionals and meet the information needs of their communities.
The goals for this program are to generate projects of far-reaching impact that: • Recruit, train, develop, and retain a diverse workforce of library and archives professionals. The application process for the LB21 program has two phases; applicants must begin by applying for Phase I. For Phase I, all applicants must submit preliminary proposals by the September 23rd deadline listed for this Notice of Funding Opportunity. For Phase II, only selected applicants will be invited to submit Full Proposals. Invited Full Proposals will be due March 17, 2023. Make sure you are filling out the application for the correct phase; Grants.gov will not let you submit the application if you accidentally upload it to the wrong phase. |
| 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:
Erin Barsan, Senior Program Officer, ebarsan@imls.gov
Jill Connors-Joyner, Senior Program Officer, jconnors-joyner@imls.gov Sarah Fuller, Senior Program Officer, sfuller@imls.gov James Neal, Senior Program Officer, jneal@imls.gov Dr. Ashley Sands, Senior Program Officer, asands@imls.gov imls-librarygrants@imls.gov Email:imls-librarygrants@imls.gov |
Related Documents
Packages
| Agency Contact Information: | Erin Barsan, Senior Program Officer, ebarsan@imls.gov Jill Connors-Joyner, Senior Program Officer, jconnors-joyner@imls.gov Sarah Fuller, Senior Program Officer, sfuller@imls.gov James Neal, Senior Program Officer, jneal@imls.gov Dr. Ashley Sands, Senior Program Officer, asands@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-FY23-P2 | Laura Bush 21st Century Librarian Program (2023) – Phase II | PKG00275611 | Jan 13, 2023 | Mar 17, 2023 | View |
| 45.313 | LB21-FY23-P1 | Laura Bush 21st Century Librarian Program (2023) – Phase I | PKG00275629 | Jul 07, 2022 | Sep 21, 2022 | View |