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

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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.
• 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
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.
• 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
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.
• 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
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.
• 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
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.
• 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
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.
• 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
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.
• 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
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.
• 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
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.
• 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
imls-librarygrants@imls.gov
Email:imls-librarygrants@imls.gov

Folder 341927 Full Announcement-LB21-FY23-NOFO -> fy23-ols-lb21-nofo.pdf

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

Package 1

Mandatory forms

341927 SF424_Short_3_0-3.0.pdf

341927 IMLS_Supplementary_3_0-3.0.pdf

341927 IMLS_Library_2_0-2.0.pdf

341927 AttachmentForm_1_2-1.2.pdf

Optional forms

341927 OtherNarrativeAttachments_1_2-1.2.pdf

Package 2

Mandatory forms

341927 SF424_Short_3_0-3.0.pdf

341927 IMLS_Supplementary_3_0-3.0.pdf

341927 IMLS_Library_2_0-2.0.pdf

341927 AttachmentForm_1_2-1.2.pdf

Optional forms

341927 OtherNarrativeAttachments_1_2-1.2.pdf

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