The National Leadership Grants for Libraries Program (NLG-L) supports projects aimed at significantly improving the quality of library and archival services across the United States. This grant is for initiatives that advance current theory and practice within the field, leading to impactful outcomes. Successful proposals are expected to generate new tools, research findings, service models, improved practices, or collaborative approaches that can be widely adopted and replicated, extending the benefits of federal investment. The application process is structured in two phases: an initial preliminary proposal submission, followed by an invitation for selected applicants to submit a comprehensive full proposal.
Opportunity ID: 331299
General Information
| Document Type: | Grants Notice |
| Funding Opportunity Number: | NLG-LIBRARIES-FY21-P2 |
| Funding Opportunity Title: | National Leadership Grants for Libraries (2021) |
| Opportunity Category: | Discretionary |
| Opportunity Category Explanation: | – |
| Funding Instrument Type: | Grant |
| Category of Funding Activity: | Arts Humanities |
| Category Explanation: | – |
| Expected Number of Awards: | 40 |
| Assistance Listings: | 45.312 — National Leadership Grants |
| Cost Sharing or Matching Requirement: | Yes |
| Version: | Synopsis 2 |
| Posted Date: | Feb 03, 2021 |
| Last Updated Date: | Feb 03, 2021 |
| Original Closing Date for Applications: | Mar 26, 2021 |
| Current Closing Date for Applications: | Mar 26, 2021 |
| Archive Date: | – |
| Estimated Total Program Funding: | $9,000,000 |
| Award Ceiling: | $1,000,000 |
| Award Floor: | $50,000 |
Eligibility
| Eligible Applicants: | Others (see text field entitled “Additional Information on Eligibility” for clarification) |
| Additional Information on Eligibility: | Please see Notice of Funding Opportunity for eligibility requirements. Applicants to this opportunity must have been invited by the agency to submit a full proposal. New applications that were not invited from the first phase of this funding process will not be eligible for consideration. |
Additional Information
| Agency Name: | Institute of Museum and Library Services |
| Description: | The National Leadership Grants for Libraries Program (NLG-L) supports projects that enhance the quality of library and archival services nationwide by advancing theory and practice. Successful proposals will generate results such as new tools, research findings, models, services, practices, or collaborative approaches that can be widely used, adapted, scaled, or replicated to extend the benefits of federal investment.
* The application process for the National Leadership Grants for Libraries Program consists of two phases. In Phase I, all applicants must submit two-page preliminary proposals. Grants.gov will accept preliminary proposal applications through 11:59 p.m. U.S. Eastern Time on October 2, 2020. For Phase II, selected applicants will be invited to submit full proposals (Invited Full Proposals). Grants.gov will accept Invited Full Proposal applications through 11:59 p.m. U.S. Eastern Time on March 26, 2021. |
| Link to Additional Information: | https://www.imls.gov/grants/available/national-leadership-grants-libraries |
| Grantor Contact Information: | If you have difficulty accessing the full announcement electronically, please contact:
Jill Connors-Joyner, Senior Program Officer, 202-653-4791, jconnors-joyner@imls.gov
Sarah Fuller, Senior Program Officer, 202-653-4783, sfuller@imls.gov James Neal, Senior Program Officer, 202-653-4740, jneal@imls.gov imls-librarygrants@imls.gov Email:imls-librarygrants@imls.gov |
Version History
| Version | Modification Description | Updated Date |
|---|---|---|
| Synopsis modified on 2/3/2021 | Feb 03, 2021 | |
| Feb 03, 2021 |
DISPLAYING: Synopsis 2
General Information
| Document Type: | Grants Notice |
| Funding Opportunity Number: | NLG-LIBRARIES-FY21-P2 |
| Funding Opportunity Title: | National Leadership Grants for Libraries (2021) |
| Opportunity Category: | Discretionary |
| Opportunity Category Explanation: | – |
| Funding Instrument Type: | Grant |
| Category of Funding Activity: | Arts Humanities |
| Category Explanation: | – |
| Expected Number of Awards: | 40 |
| Assistance Listings: | 45.312 — National Leadership Grants |
| Cost Sharing or Matching Requirement: | Yes |
| Version: | Synopsis 2 |
| Posted Date: | Feb 03, 2021 |
| Last Updated Date: | Feb 03, 2021 |
| Original Closing Date for Applications: | Mar 26, 2021 |
| Current Closing Date for Applications: | Mar 26, 2021 |
| Archive Date: | – |
| Estimated Total Program Funding: | $9,000,000 |
| Award Ceiling: | $1,000,000 |
| Award Floor: | $50,000 |
Eligibility
| Eligible Applicants: | Others (see text field entitled “Additional Information on Eligibility” for clarification) |
| Additional Information on Eligibility: | Please see Notice of Funding Opportunity for eligibility requirements. Applicants to this opportunity must have been invited by the agency to submit a full proposal. New applications that were not invited from the first phase of this funding process will not be eligible for consideration. |
Additional Information
| Agency Name: | Institute of Museum and Library Services |
| Description: | The National Leadership Grants for Libraries Program (NLG-L) supports projects that enhance the quality of library and archival services nationwide by advancing theory and practice. Successful proposals will generate results such as new tools, research findings, models, services, practices, or collaborative approaches that can be widely used, adapted, scaled, or replicated to extend the benefits of federal investment.
* The application process for the National Leadership Grants for Libraries Program consists of two phases. In Phase I, all applicants must submit two-page preliminary proposals. Grants.gov will accept preliminary proposal applications through 11:59 p.m. U.S. Eastern Time on October 2, 2020. For Phase II, selected applicants will be invited to submit full proposals (Invited Full Proposals). Grants.gov will accept Invited Full Proposal applications through 11:59 p.m. U.S. Eastern Time on March 26, 2021. |
| Link to Additional Information: | https://www.imls.gov/grants/available/national-leadership-grants-libraries |
| Grantor Contact Information: | If you have difficulty accessing the full announcement electronically, please contact:
Jill Connors-Joyner, Senior Program Officer, 202-653-4791, jconnors-joyner@imls.gov
Sarah Fuller, Senior Program Officer, 202-653-4783, sfuller@imls.gov James Neal, Senior Program Officer, 202-653-4740, jneal@imls.gov imls-librarygrants@imls.gov Email:imls-librarygrants@imls.gov |
DISPLAYING: Synopsis 1
General Information
| Document Type: | Grants Notice |
| Funding Opportunity Number: | NLG-LIBRARIES-FY21-P2 |
| Funding Opportunity Title: | National Leadership Grants for Libraries (2021) |
| Opportunity Category: | Discretionary |
| Opportunity Category Explanation: | – |
| Funding Instrument Type: | Grant |
| Category of Funding Activity: | Arts Humanities |
| Category Explanation: | – |
| Expected Number of Awards: | 40 |
| Assistance Listings: | 45.312 — National Leadership Grants |
| Cost Sharing or Matching Requirement: | Yes |
| Version: | Synopsis 1 |
| Posted Date: | Feb 03, 2021 |
| Last Updated Date: | Feb 03, 2021 |
| Original Closing Date for Applications: | – |
| Current Closing Date for Applications: | Mar 26, 2021 |
| Archive Date: | – |
| Estimated Total Program Funding: | $9,000,000 |
| Award Ceiling: | $1,000,000 |
| Award Floor: | $50,000 |
Eligibility
| Eligible Applicants: | Others (see text field entitled “Additional Information on Eligibility” for clarification) |
| Additional Information on Eligibility: | Please see Notice of Funding Opportunity for eligibility requirements. Applicants to this opportunity must have been invited by the agency to submit a full proposal. New applications that were not invited from the first phase of this funding process will not be eligible for consideration. |
Additional Information
| Agency Name: | Institute of Museum and Library Services |
| Description: | The National Leadership Grants for Libraries Program (NLG-L) supports projects that enhance the quality of library and archival services nationwide by advancing theory and practice. Successful proposals will generate results such as new tools, research findings, models, services, practices, or collaborative approaches that can be widely used, adapted, scaled, or replicated to extend the benefits of federal investment.
* The application process for the National Leadership Grants for Libraries Program consists of two phases. In Phase I, all applicants must submit two-page preliminary proposals. Grants.gov will accept preliminary proposal applications through 11:59 p.m. U.S. Eastern Time on October 2, 2020. For Phase II, selected applicants will be invited to submit full proposals (Invited Full Proposals). Grants.gov will accept Invited Full Proposal applications through 11:59 p.m. U.S. Eastern Time on March 26, 2021. |
| Link to Additional Information: | https://www.imls.gov/grants/available/national-leadership-grants-libraries |
| Grantor Contact Information: | If you have difficulty accessing the full announcement electronically, please contact:
Jill Connors-Joyner, Senior Program Officer, 202-653-4791, jconnors-joyner@imls.gov
Sarah Fuller, Senior Program Officer, 202-653-4783, sfuller@imls.gov James Neal, Senior Program Officer, 202-653-4740, jneal@imls.gov imls-librarygrants@imls.gov Email:imls-librarygrants@imls.gov |
Related Documents
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Packages
| Agency Contact Information: | Jill Connors-Joyner, Senior Program Officer, 202-653-4791, jconnors-joyner@imls.gov Sarah Fuller, Senior Program Officer, 202-653-4783, sfuller@imls.gov James Neal, Senior Program Officer, 202-653-4740, jneal@imls.gov imls-librarygrants@imls.gov Email: imls-librarygrants@imls.gov |
| Who Can Apply: | Organization Applicants |
| Assistance Listing Number | Competition ID | Competition Title | Opportunity Package ID | Opening Date | Closing Date | Actions |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 45.312 | NLG-LIBRARIES-FY21-P2 | National Leadership Grants for Libraries (2021) | PKG00265294 | Feb 03, 2021 | Mar 26, 2021 | View |
Package 1
Mandatory forms
331299 SF424_Short_2_0-2.0.pdf
331299 IMLS_Supplementary_2_0-2.0.pdf
331299 AttachmentForm_1_2-1.2.pdf
Optional forms
331299 OtherNarrativeAttachments_1_2-1.2.pdf
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