The Department of Education is offering the Laura Bush 21st Century Librarian Program (LB21) grant to support professional development and education for librarians. LB21 aims to assist libraries and archives in cultivating a diverse workforce to adapt to the evolving information needs of the public. The closing date for applications is June 9, 2017.
Opportunity ID: 290032
General Information
| Document Type: | Grants Notice |
| Funding Opportunity Number: | LB21-FY17-2 |
| Funding Opportunity Title: | Laura Bush 21st Century Librarian Program |
| Opportunity Category: | Discretionary |
| Opportunity Category Explanation: | – |
| Funding Instrument Type: | Grant |
| Category of Funding Activity: | Arts Humanities |
| Category Explanation: | – |
| Expected Number of Awards: | 11 |
| Assistance Listings: | 45.313 — Laura Bush 21st Century Librarian Program |
| Cost Sharing or Matching Requirement: | Yes |
| Version: | Synopsis 2 |
| Posted Date: | Nov 09, 2016 |
| Last Updated Date: | Nov 09, 2016 |
| Original Closing Date for Applications: | Jun 09, 2017 The Laura Bush 21st Century Librarian Program has a two phase application process. In the first phase, all applicants must submit a two page preliminary proposal. Grants.gov will accept preliminary proposal applications through 11:59 p.m. U.S. Eastern Time on February 1, 2017. Those applicants whose preliminary proposals are the most promising and best aligned with the IMLS’s priorities will be invited to submit full proposals in the second phase of the process. Grants.gov will accept invited, full proposal applications through 11:59 p.m. U.S. Eastern Time on June 9, 2017. |
| Current Closing Date for Applications: | Jun 09, 2017 The Laura Bush 21st Century Librarian Program has a two phase application process. In the first phase, all applicants must submit a two page preliminary proposal. Grants.gov will accept preliminary proposal applications through 11:59 p.m. U.S. Eastern Time on February 1, 2017. Those applicants whose preliminary proposals are the most promising and best aligned with the IMLS’s priorities will be invited to submit full proposals in the second phase of the process. Grants.gov will accept invited, full proposal applications through 11:59 p.m. U.S. Eastern Time on June 9, 2017. |
| Archive Date: | Jul 09, 2017 |
| Estimated Total Program Funding: | $3,700,000 |
| 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: | To be eligible for LB21, you must be either a unit of State or local government or a private nonprofit organization that has tax-exempt status under the Internal Revenue Code and be located in one of the 50 States of the United States of America, the District of Columbia, the Commonwealth of Puerto Rico, Guam, American Samoa, the U.S. Virgin Islands, the Commonwealth of the Northern Mariana Islands, the Republic of the Marshall Islands, the Federated States of Micronesia, or the Republic of Palau. In addition, you must be one of the following six types of organizations: A library or a parent organization, such as a school district, a municipality, a State agency, or an academic institution, that is responsible for the administration of a library. Eligible libraries include the following: Public libraries; Public elementary and secondary school libraries; College (including community college) and university libraries; Research libraries and archives that are not an integral part of an institution of higher education and that make publicly available library services and materials that are suitable for scholarly research and not otherwise available (Research libraries must be under the supervision of at least one permanent professional staff librarian and must be either generally recognized as possessing unique scholarly research materials and services that are made available to the public, or able to demonstrate that such is the case when submitting an application to IMLS.); Private or special libraries that have been deemed eligible to participate in this program by the State in which the library is located. An academic or administrative unit, such as a graduate school of library and information science that is part of an institution of higher education through which it would make application (see below for additional conditions of eligibility that might apply regarding institutions of higher education); A digital library, if it makes library materials publicly available and provides library services, including selection, organization, description, reference, and preservation, under the supervision of at least one permanent professional staff librarian; A library agency that is an official agency of a State or other unit of government and is charged by the law governing it with the extension and development of public library services within its jurisdiction; A library consortium that is a local, statewide, regional, interstate, or international cooperative association of library entities that provides for the systematic and effective coordination of the resources of eligible libraries, as defined above, and information centers that work to improve the services delivered to the clientele of these libraries; A library association that exists on a permanent basis; serves libraries or library professionals on a national, regional, state, or local level; and engages in activities designed to advance the well-being of libraries and the library profession. We recognize the potential for valuable contributions to the overall goals of the LB21 program by entities that do not meet the eligibility requirements above. Although such entities may not serve as the official applicants, they are encouraged to participate in projects. Federally operated libraries and museums may not apply for LB21 grants, but they may participate with applicants. Contact us before submitting a proposal involving a federal agency or federal collection. Non-Federal entities may serve as subrecipients or contractors and may receive IMLS grant funds as a result of the project. Consult with us about any eligibility questions before submitting an application. Native American tribal organizations may apply if they otherwise meet the above eligibility requirements. |
Additional Information
| Agency Name: | Institute of Museum and Library Services |
| Description: | The Laura Bush 21st Century Librarian Program (LB21) supports professional development, graduate education and continuing education to help libraries and archives develop a diverse workforce of librarians to better meet the changing learning and information needs of the American public. |
| Link to Additional Information: | – |
| Grantor Contact Information: | If you have difficulty accessing the full announcement electronically, please contact:
Tim Carrigan, Senior Program Officer,
202-653-4639, tcarrigan@imls.gov; Sarah Fuller, Program Officer, Sandra Toro, PhD, Senior Program Officer, Trevor Owens, PhD, Supervisory Senior Program Officer, James Neal, Senior Program Officer, Emily Reynolds, Program Officer, Ashley Sands, Senior Program Officer, |
Version History
| Version | Modification Description | Updated Date |
|---|---|---|
| Correction of typos | Nov 09, 2016 | |
| Nov 09, 2016 |
DISPLAYING: Synopsis 2
General Information
| Document Type: | Grants Notice |
| Funding Opportunity Number: | LB21-FY17-2 |
| Funding Opportunity Title: | Laura Bush 21st Century Librarian Program |
| Opportunity Category: | Discretionary |
| Opportunity Category Explanation: | – |
| Funding Instrument Type: | Grant |
| Category of Funding Activity: | Arts Humanities |
| Category Explanation: | – |
| Expected Number of Awards: | 11 |
| Assistance Listings: | 45.313 — Laura Bush 21st Century Librarian Program |
| Cost Sharing or Matching Requirement: | Yes |
| Version: | Synopsis 2 |
| Posted Date: | Nov 09, 2016 |
| Last Updated Date: | Nov 09, 2016 |
| Original Closing Date for Applications: | Jun 09, 2017 The Laura Bush 21st Century Librarian Program has a two phase application process. In the first phase, all applicants must submit a two page preliminary proposal. Grants.gov will accept preliminary proposal applications through 11:59 p.m. U.S. Eastern Time on February 1, 2017. Those applicants whose preliminary proposals are the most promising and best aligned with the IMLS’s priorities will be invited to submit full proposals in the second phase of the process. Grants.gov will accept invited, full proposal applications through 11:59 p.m. U.S. Eastern Time on June 9, 2017. |
| Current Closing Date for Applications: | Jun 09, 2017 The Laura Bush 21st Century Librarian Program has a two phase application process. In the first phase, all applicants must submit a two page preliminary proposal. Grants.gov will accept preliminary proposal applications through 11:59 p.m. U.S. Eastern Time on February 1, 2017. Those applicants whose preliminary proposals are the most promising and best aligned with the IMLS’s priorities will be invited to submit full proposals in the second phase of the process. Grants.gov will accept invited, full proposal applications through 11:59 p.m. U.S. Eastern Time on June 9, 2017. |
| Archive Date: | Jul 09, 2017 |
| Estimated Total Program Funding: | $3,700,000 |
| 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: | To be eligible for LB21, you must be either a unit of State or local government or a private nonprofit organization that has tax-exempt status under the Internal Revenue Code and be located in one of the 50 States of the United States of America, the District of Columbia, the Commonwealth of Puerto Rico, Guam, American Samoa, the U.S. Virgin Islands, the Commonwealth of the Northern Mariana Islands, the Republic of the Marshall Islands, the Federated States of Micronesia, or the Republic of Palau. In addition, you must be one of the following six types of organizations: A library or a parent organization, such as a school district, a municipality, a State agency, or an academic institution, that is responsible for the administration of a library. Eligible libraries include the following: Public libraries; Public elementary and secondary school libraries; College (including community college) and university libraries; Research libraries and archives that are not an integral part of an institution of higher education and that make publicly available library services and materials that are suitable for scholarly research and not otherwise available (Research libraries must be under the supervision of at least one permanent professional staff librarian and must be either generally recognized as possessing unique scholarly research materials and services that are made available to the public, or able to demonstrate that such is the case when submitting an application to IMLS.); Private or special libraries that have been deemed eligible to participate in this program by the State in which the library is located. An academic or administrative unit, such as a graduate school of library and information science that is part of an institution of higher education through which it would make application (see below for additional conditions of eligibility that might apply regarding institutions of higher education); A digital library, if it makes library materials publicly available and provides library services, including selection, organization, description, reference, and preservation, under the supervision of at least one permanent professional staff librarian; A library agency that is an official agency of a State or other unit of government and is charged by the law governing it with the extension and development of public library services within its jurisdiction; A library consortium that is a local, statewide, regional, interstate, or international cooperative association of library entities that provides for the systematic and effective coordination of the resources of eligible libraries, as defined above, and information centers that work to improve the services delivered to the clientele of these libraries; A library association that exists on a permanent basis; serves libraries or library professionals on a national, regional, state, or local level; and engages in activities designed to advance the well-being of libraries and the library profession. We recognize the potential for valuable contributions to the overall goals of the LB21 program by entities that do not meet the eligibility requirements above. Although such entities may not serve as the official applicants, they are encouraged to participate in projects. Federally operated libraries and museums may not apply for LB21 grants, but they may participate with applicants. Contact us before submitting a proposal involving a federal agency or federal collection. Non-Federal entities may serve as subrecipients or contractors and may receive IMLS grant funds as a result of the project. Consult with us about any eligibility questions before submitting an application. Native American tribal organizations may apply if they otherwise meet the above eligibility requirements. |
Additional Information
| Agency Name: | Institute of Museum and Library Services |
| Description: | The Laura Bush 21st Century Librarian Program (LB21) supports professional development, graduate education and continuing education to help libraries and archives develop a diverse workforce of librarians to better meet the changing learning and information needs of the American public. |
| Link to Additional Information: | – |
| Grantor Contact Information: | If you have difficulty accessing the full announcement electronically, please contact:
Tim Carrigan, Senior Program Officer,
202-653-4639, tcarrigan@imls.gov; Sarah Fuller, Program Officer, Sandra Toro, PhD, Senior Program Officer, Trevor Owens, PhD, Supervisory Senior Program Officer, James Neal, Senior Program Officer, Emily Reynolds, Program Officer, Ashley Sands, Senior Program Officer, |
DISPLAYING: Synopsis 1
General Information
| Document Type: | Grants Notice |
| Funding Opportunity Number: | LB21-FY17-2 |
| Funding Opportunity Title: | Laura Bush 21st Century Librarian Program |
| Opportunity Category: | Discretionary |
| Opportunity Category Explanation: | – |
| Funding Instrument Type: | Grant |
| Category of Funding Activity: | Arts Humanities |
| Category Explanation: | – |
| Expected Number of Awards: | 62 |
| Assistance Listings: | 45.313 — Laura Bush 21st Century Librarian Program |
| Cost Sharing or Matching Requirement: | Yes |
| Version: | Synopsis 1 |
| Posted Date: | Nov 09, 2016 |
| Last Updated Date: | – |
| Original Closing Date for Applications: | – |
| Current Closing Date for Applications: | Jun 09, 2017 The Laura Bush 21st Century Librarian Program has a two phase application process. In the first phase, all applicants must submit a two page preliminary proposal. Grants.gov will accept preliminary proposal applications through 11:59 p.m. U.S. Eastern Time on February 1, 2017. Those applicants whose preliminary proposals are the most promising and best aligned with the IMLS’s priorities will be invited to submit full proposals in the second phase of the process. Grants.gov will accept invited, full proposal applications through 11:59 p.m. U.S. Eastern Time on June 9, 2017. |
| Archive Date: | Jul 09, 2017 |
| Estimated Total Program Funding: | $3,700,000 |
| 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: | To be eligible for LB21, you must be either a unit of State or local government or a private nonprofit organization that has tax-exempt status under the Internal Revenue Code and be located in one of the 50 States of the United States of America, the District of Columbia, the Commonwealth of Puerto Rico, Guam, American Samoa, the U.S. Virgin Islands, the Commonwealth of the Northern Mariana Islands, the Republic of the Marshall Islands, the Federated States of Micronesia, or the Republic of Palau. In addition, you must be one of the following six types of organizations: A library or a parent organization, such as a school district, a municipality, a State agency, or an academic institution, that is responsible for the administration of a library. Eligible libraries include the following: Public libraries; Public elementary and secondary school libraries; College (including community college) and university libraries; Research libraries and archives that are not an integral part of an institution of higher education and that make publicly available library services and materials that are suitable for scholarly research and not otherwise available (Research libraries must be under the supervision of at least one permanent professional staff librarian and must be either generally recognized as possessing unique scholarly research materials and services that are made available to the public, or able to demonstrate that such is the case when submitting an application to IMLS.); Private or special libraries that have been deemed eligible to participate in this program by the State in which the library is located. An academic or administrative unit, such as a graduate school of library and information science that is part of an institution of higher education through which it would make application (see below for additional conditions of eligibility that might apply regarding institutions of higher education); A digital library, if it makes library materials publicly available and provides library services, including selection, organization, description, reference, and preservation, under the supervision of at least one permanent professional staff librarian; A library agency that is an official agency of a State or other unit of government and is charged by the law governing it with the extension and development of public library services within its jurisdiction; A library consortium that is a local, statewide, regional, interstate, or international cooperative association of library entities that provides for the systematic and effective coordination of the resources of eligible libraries, as defined above, and information centers that work to improve the services delivered to the clientele of these libraries; A library association that exists on a permanent basis; serves libraries or library professionals on a national, regional, state, or local level; and engages in activities designed to advance the well-being of libraries and the library profession. We recognize the potential for valuable contributions to the overall goals of the LB21 program by entities that do not meet the eligibility requirements above. Although such entities may not serve as the official applicants, they are encouraged to participate in projects. Federally operated libraries and museums may not apply for LB21 grants, but they may participate with applicants. Contact us before submitting a proposal involving a federal agency or federal collection. Non-Federal entities may serve as subrecipients or contractors and may receive IMLS grant funds as a result of the project. Consult with us about any eligibility questions before submitting an application. Native American tribal organizations may apply if they otherwise meet the above eligibility requirements. |
Additional Information
| Agency Name: | Institute of Museum and Library Services |
| Description: | The Laura Bush 21st Century Librarian Program (LB21) supports professional development, graduate education and continuing education to help libraries and archives develop a diverse workforce of librarians to better meet the changing learning and information needs of the American public. |
| Link to Additional Information: | – |
| Grantor Contact Information: | If you have difficulty accessing the full announcement electronically, please contact:
Tim Carrigan, Senior Program Officer,
202-653-4639, tcarrigan@imls.gov; Sarah Fuller, Program Officer, Sandra Toro, PhD, Senior Program Officer, Trevor Owens, PhD, Supervisory Senior Program Officer, James Neal, Senior Program Officer, Emily Reynolds, Program Officer, Ashley Sands, Senior Program Officer, |
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Packages
| Agency Contact Information: | Tim Carrigan, Senior Program Officer, 202-653-4639, tcarrigan@imls.gov; Sarah Fuller, Program Officer, Sandra Toro, PhD, Senior Program Officer, Trevor Owens, PhD, Supervisory Senior Program Officer, James Neal, Senior Program Officer, Emily Reynolds, Program Officer, Ashley Sands, Senior Program Officer, |
| Who Can Apply: | Organization Applicants |
| Assistance Listing Number | Competition ID | Competition Title | Opportunity Package ID | Opening Date | Closing Date | Actions |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 45.313 | LB21-FY17-2 | Laura Bush 21st Century Librarian Program | PKG00229169 | Nov 09, 2016 | Jun 09, 2017 | View |
Package 1
Mandatory forms
290032 SF424_Short_1_1-1.1.pdf
290032 AttachmentForm_1_2-1.2.pdf
Optional forms
290032 OtherNarrativeAttachments_1_2-1.2.pdf
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