Opportunity ID: 306348

General Information

Document Type: Grants Notice
Funding Opportunity Number: NLG-LIBRARIES-FY19
Funding Opportunity Title: National Leadership Grants for Libraries
Opportunity Category: Discretionary
Opportunity Category Explanation:
Funding Instrument Type: Grant
Category of Funding Activity: Arts
Humanities
Category Explanation:
Expected Number of Awards: 50
Assistance Listings: 45.312 — National Leadership Grants
Cost Sharing or Matching Requirement: Yes
Version: Synopsis 5
Posted Date: Jun 18, 2018
Last Updated Date: Sep 11, 2018
Original Closing Date for Applications: Sep 17, 2018
Current Closing Date for Applications: Mar 20, 2019 The National Leadership Grants for Libraries Program is a two phase 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 September 17, 2018. 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 March 20, 2019. UPDATE: IMLS is extending the preliminary proposal deadlines for two library grant programs from September 17 to October 8 to provide an additional three weeks for institutions in areas affected by Hurricane Florence. For those in federally designated disaster areas as of September 10-17, IMLS will now accept applications for the National Leadership Grants for Libraries program and the Laura Bush 21st Century Librarian Program as late as 11:59 p.m. ET on Tuesday, October 9.
Archive Date: Apr 19, 2019
Estimated Total Program Funding: $10,000,000
Award Ceiling: $1,000,000
Award Floor: $25,000

Eligibility

Eligible Applicants: Others (see text field entitled “Additional Information on Eligibility” for clarification)
Additional Information on Eligibility: Please see the Notice of Funding Opportunity for eligibility information.

Additional Information

Agency Name: Institute of Museum and Library Services
Description: National Leadership Grants for Libraries (NLG-L) support projects that enhance the quality of library and archives services nationwide by advancing theory and practice. 
Link to Additional Information: https://www.imls.gov/grants/available/national-leadership-grants-libraries
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, Senior Program Officer

202-653-4783

sfuller@imls.gov

James Neal, Senior Program Officer

202-653-4740

jneal@imls.gov

Emily Reynolds, Senior Program Officer

202-635-4665

ereynolds@imls.gov

Ashley Sands, PhD, Senior Program Officer

202-653-4730

asands@imls.gov

Email:tcarrigan@imls.gov

Version History

Version Modification Description Updated Date
UPDATE: IMLS is extending the preliminary proposal deadlines for two library grant programs from September 17 to October 8 to provide an additional three weeks for institutions in areas affected by Hurricane Florence. For those in federally designated disaster areas as of September 10-17, IMLS will now accept applications for the National Leadership Grants for Libraries program and the Laura Bush 21st Century Librarian Program as late as 11:59 p.m. ET on Tuesday, October 9. Sep 11, 2018
Corrected close date. Sep 11, 2018
Removed space from beginning of link. Jun 18, 2018
Corrected link to additional information. Jun 18, 2018
Jun 18, 2018

DISPLAYING: Synopsis 5

General Information

Document Type: Grants Notice
Funding Opportunity Number: NLG-LIBRARIES-FY19
Funding Opportunity Title: National Leadership Grants for Libraries
Opportunity Category: Discretionary
Opportunity Category Explanation:
Funding Instrument Type: Grant
Category of Funding Activity: Arts
Humanities
Category Explanation:
Expected Number of Awards: 50
Assistance Listings: 45.312 — National Leadership Grants
Cost Sharing or Matching Requirement: Yes
Version: Synopsis 5
Posted Date: Jun 18, 2018
Last Updated Date: Sep 11, 2018
Original Closing Date for Applications: Sep 17, 2018
Current Closing Date for Applications: Mar 20, 2019 The National Leadership Grants for Libraries Program is a two phase 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 September 17, 2018. 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 March 20, 2019. UPDATE: IMLS is extending the preliminary proposal deadlines for two library grant programs from September 17 to October 8 to provide an additional three weeks for institutions in areas affected by Hurricane Florence. For those in federally designated disaster areas as of September 10-17, IMLS will now accept applications for the National Leadership Grants for Libraries program and the Laura Bush 21st Century Librarian Program as late as 11:59 p.m. ET on Tuesday, October 9.
Archive Date: Apr 19, 2019
Estimated Total Program Funding: $10,000,000
Award Ceiling: $1,000,000
Award Floor: $25,000

Eligibility

Eligible Applicants: Others (see text field entitled “Additional Information on Eligibility” for clarification)
Additional Information on Eligibility: Please see the Notice of Funding Opportunity for eligibility information.

Additional Information

Agency Name: Institute of Museum and Library Services
Description: National Leadership Grants for Libraries (NLG-L) support projects that enhance the quality of library and archives services nationwide by advancing theory and practice. 
Link to Additional Information: https://www.imls.gov/grants/available/national-leadership-grants-libraries
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, Senior Program Officer

202-653-4783

sfuller@imls.gov

James Neal, Senior Program Officer

202-653-4740

jneal@imls.gov

Emily Reynolds, Senior Program Officer

202-635-4665

ereynolds@imls.gov

Ashley Sands, PhD, Senior Program Officer

202-653-4730

asands@imls.gov

Email:tcarrigan@imls.gov

DISPLAYING: Synopsis 4

General Information

Document Type: Grants Notice
Funding Opportunity Number: NLG-LIBRARIES-FY19
Funding Opportunity Title: National Leadership Grants for Libraries
Opportunity Category: Discretionary
Opportunity Category Explanation:
Funding Instrument Type: Grant
Category of Funding Activity: Arts
Humanities
Category Explanation:
Expected Number of Awards: 50
Assistance Listings: 45.312 — National Leadership Grants
Cost Sharing or Matching Requirement: Yes
Version: Synopsis 4
Posted Date: Sep 11, 2018
Last Updated Date: Jun 18, 2018
Original Closing Date for Applications:
Current Closing Date for Applications: Mar 20, 2019
Archive Date: Apr 19, 2019
Estimated Total Program Funding: $10,000,000
Award Ceiling: $1,000,000
Award Floor: $25,000

Eligibility

Eligible Applicants: Others (see text field entitled “Additional Information on Eligibility” for clarification)
Additional Information on Eligibility: Please see the Notice of Funding Opportunity for eligibility information.

Additional Information

Agency Name: Institute of Museum and Library Services
Description: National Leadership Grants for Libraries (NLG-L) support projects that enhance the quality of library and archives services nationwide by advancing theory and practice. 
Link to Additional Information: https://www.imls.gov/grants/available/national-leadership-grants-libraries
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, Senior Program Officer

202-653-4783

sfuller@imls.gov

James Neal, Senior Program Officer

202-653-4740

jneal@imls.gov

Emily Reynolds, Senior Program Officer

202-635-4665

ereynolds@imls.gov

Ashley Sands, PhD, Senior Program Officer

202-653-4730

asands@imls.gov

Email:tcarrigan@imls.gov

DISPLAYING: Synopsis 3

General Information

Document Type: Grants Notice
Funding Opportunity Number: NLG-LIBRARIES-FY19
Funding Opportunity Title: National Leadership Grants for Libraries
Opportunity Category: Discretionary
Opportunity Category Explanation:
Funding Instrument Type: Grant
Category of Funding Activity: Arts
Humanities
Category Explanation:
Expected Number of Awards: 50
Assistance Listings: 45.312 — National Leadership Grants
Cost Sharing or Matching Requirement: Yes
Version: Synopsis 3
Posted Date: Jun 18, 2018
Last Updated Date: Jun 18, 2018
Original Closing Date for Applications:
Current Closing Date for Applications: Sep 17, 2018
Archive Date: Oct 17, 2018
Estimated Total Program Funding: $10,000,000
Award Ceiling: $1,000,000
Award Floor: $25,000

Eligibility

Eligible Applicants: Others (see text field entitled “Additional Information on Eligibility” for clarification)
Additional Information on Eligibility: Please see the Notice of Funding Opportunity for eligibility information.

Additional Information

Agency Name: Institute of Museum and Library Services
Description: National Leadership Grants for Libraries (NLG-L) support projects that enhance the quality of library and archives services nationwide by advancing theory and practice. 
Link to Additional Information: https://www.imls.gov/grants/available/national-leadership-grants-libraries
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, Senior Program Officer

202-653-4783

sfuller@imls.gov

James Neal, Senior Program Officer

202-653-4740

jneal@imls.gov

Emily Reynolds, Senior Program Officer

202-635-4665

ereynolds@imls.gov

Ashley Sands, PhD, Senior Program Officer

202-653-4730

asands@imls.gov

Email:tcarrigan@imls.gov

DISPLAYING: Synopsis 2

General Information

Document Type: Grants Notice
Funding Opportunity Number: NLG-LIBRARIES-FY19
Funding Opportunity Title: National Leadership Grants for Libraries
Opportunity Category: Discretionary
Opportunity Category Explanation:
Funding Instrument Type: Grant
Category of Funding Activity: Arts
Humanities
Category Explanation:
Expected Number of Awards: 50
Assistance Listings: 45.312 — National Leadership Grants
Cost Sharing or Matching Requirement: Yes
Version: Synopsis 2
Posted Date: Jun 18, 2018
Last Updated Date: Jun 18, 2018
Original Closing Date for Applications:
Current Closing Date for Applications: Sep 17, 2018
Archive Date: Oct 17, 2018
Estimated Total Program Funding: $10,000,000
Award Ceiling: $1,000,000
Award Floor: $25,000

Eligibility

Eligible Applicants: Others (see text field entitled “Additional Information on Eligibility” for clarification)
Additional Information on Eligibility: Please see the Notice of Funding Opportunity for eligibility information.

Additional Information

Agency Name: Institute of Museum and Library Services
Description: National Leadership Grants for Libraries (NLG-L) support projects that enhance the quality of library and archives services nationwide by advancing theory and practice. 
Link to Additional Information: https://www.imls.gov/grants/available/national-leadership-grants-libraries
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, Senior Program Officer

202-653-4783

sfuller@imls.gov

James Neal, Senior Program Officer

202-653-4740

jneal@imls.gov

Emily Reynolds, Senior Program Officer

202-635-4665

ereynolds@imls.gov

Ashley Sands, PhD, Senior Program Officer

202-653-4730

asands@imls.gov

Email:tcarrigan@imls.gov

DISPLAYING: Synopsis 1

General Information

Document Type: Grants Notice
Funding Opportunity Number: NLG-LIBRARIES-FY19
Funding Opportunity Title: National Leadership Grants for Libraries
Opportunity Category: Discretionary
Opportunity Category Explanation:
Funding Instrument Type: Grant
Category of Funding Activity: Arts
Humanities
Category Explanation:
Expected Number of Awards: 50
Assistance Listings: 45.312 — National Leadership Grants
Cost Sharing or Matching Requirement: Yes
Version: Synopsis 1
Posted Date: Jun 18, 2018
Last Updated Date:
Original Closing Date for Applications:
Current Closing Date for Applications: Sep 17, 2018
Archive Date: Oct 17, 2018
Estimated Total Program Funding: $10,000,000
Award Ceiling: $1,000,000
Award Floor: $25,000

Eligibility

Eligible Applicants: Others (see text field entitled “Additional Information on Eligibility” for clarification)
Additional Information on Eligibility: Please see the Notice of Funding Opportunity for eligibility information.

Additional Information

Agency Name: Institute of Museum and Library Services
Description: National Leadership Grants for Libraries (NLG-L) support projects that enhance the quality of library and archives services nationwide by advancing theory and practice. 
Link to Additional Information: https://www.imls.gov/sites/default/files/fy19-ols-nlgl-nofo.pdf
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, Senior Program Officer

202-653-4783

sfuller@imls.gov

James Neal, Senior Program Officer

202-653-4740

jneal@imls.gov

Emily Reynolds, Senior Program Officer

202-635-4665

ereynolds@imls.gov

Ashley Sands, PhD, Senior Program Officer

202-653-4730

asands@imls.gov

Email:tcarrigan@imls.gov

Related Documents

Packages

Agency Contact Information: Tim Carrigan, Senior Program Officer
202-653-4639
tcarrigan@imls.gov

Sarah Fuller, Senior Program Officer
202-653-4783
sfuller@imls.gov

James Neal, Senior Program Officer
202-653-4740
jneal@imls.gov

Emily Reynolds, Senior Program Officer
202-635-4665
ereynolds@imls.gov

Ashley Sands, PhD, Senior Program Officer
202-653-4730
asands@imls.gov

Email: tcarrigan@imls.gov

Who Can Apply: Organization Applicants

Assistance Listing Number Competition ID Competition Title Opportunity Package ID Opening Date Closing Date Actions
45.312 NLG-LIBRARIES-FY19 National Leadership Grants for Libraries PKG00243225 Jun 18, 2018 Mar 20, 2019 View

Package 1

Mandatory forms

306348 SF424_Short_1_1-1.1.pdf

306348 AttachmentForm_1_2-1.2.pdf

Optional forms

306348 OtherNarrativeAttachments_1_2-1.2.pdf

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