The U.S. Department of Education is offering the National Leadership Grants for Libraries Program (NLG-L) to support projects that improve library and archival services across the country by promoting innovative theories and practices. This grant opportunity is designed to enhance the quality and accessibility of library services, ultimately benefiting communities nationwide. The closing date for applications is April 13, 2020.
Opportunity ID: 324645
General Information
| Document Type: | Grants Notice |
| Funding Opportunity Number: | NLG-LIBRARIES-FY20-P2 |
| Funding Opportunity Title: | National Leadership Grants for Libraries (2020) |
| Opportunity Category: | Discretionary |
| Opportunity Category Explanation: | – |
| Funding Instrument Type: | Grant |
| Category of Funding Activity: | Arts |
| Category Explanation: | – |
| Expected Number of Awards: | 55 |
| Assistance Listings: | 45.312 — National Leadership Grants |
| Cost Sharing or Matching Requirement: | Yes |
| Version: | Synopsis 9 |
| Posted Date: | Feb 18, 2020 |
| Last Updated Date: | Mar 19, 2020 |
| Original Closing Date for Applications: | Mar 30, 2020 |
| Current Closing Date for Applications: | Apr 13, 2020 |
| Archive Date: | – |
| 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 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. |
| 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 Ashley Sands, PhD, Senior Program Officer 202-653-4730 asands@imls.gov imls-librarygrants@imls.gov Email:imls-librarygrants@imls.gov |
Version History
| Version | Modification Description | Updated Date |
|---|---|---|
| In response to the disruptions caused by COVID-19, IMLS has extended the deadline to April 13, 2020. | Mar 19, 2020 | |
| In response to the disruptions caused by COVID-19, IMLS has extended the deadline to April 13, 2020. | Feb 18, 2020 | |
| In response to the disruptions caused by COVID-19, IMLS has extended the deadline to April 13, 2020. | Feb 18, 2020 | |
| In response to the disruptions caused by COVID-19, IMLS has extended the deadline to April 13, 2020. | Feb 18, 2020 | |
| In response to the disruptions caused by COVID-19, IMLS has extended the deadline to April 13, 2020. | Feb 18, 2020 | |
| Eligibility Explanation updated. | Feb 18, 2020 | |
| Change in Award Ceiling. | Feb 18, 2020 | |
| Change in Award Ceiling. | Feb 18, 2020 | |
| Feb 18, 2020 |
DISPLAYING: Synopsis 9
General Information
| Document Type: | Grants Notice |
| Funding Opportunity Number: | NLG-LIBRARIES-FY20-P2 |
| Funding Opportunity Title: | National Leadership Grants for Libraries (2020) |
| Opportunity Category: | Discretionary |
| Opportunity Category Explanation: | – |
| Funding Instrument Type: | Grant |
| Category of Funding Activity: | Arts |
| Category Explanation: | – |
| Expected Number of Awards: | 55 |
| Assistance Listings: | 45.312 — National Leadership Grants |
| Cost Sharing or Matching Requirement: | Yes |
| Version: | Synopsis 9 |
| Posted Date: | Feb 18, 2020 |
| Last Updated Date: | Mar 19, 2020 |
| Original Closing Date for Applications: | Mar 30, 2020 |
| Current Closing Date for Applications: | Apr 13, 2020 |
| Archive Date: | – |
| 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 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. |
| 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 Ashley Sands, PhD, Senior Program Officer 202-653-4730 asands@imls.gov imls-librarygrants@imls.gov Email:imls-librarygrants@imls.gov |
DISPLAYING: Synopsis 8
General Information
| Document Type: | Grants Notice |
| Funding Opportunity Number: | NLG-LIBRARIES-FY20-P2 |
| Funding Opportunity Title: | National Leadership Grants for Libraries (2020) |
| Opportunity Category: | Discretionary |
| Opportunity Category Explanation: | – |
| Funding Instrument Type: | Grant |
| Category of Funding Activity: | Arts |
| Category Explanation: | – |
| Expected Number of Awards: | 55 |
| Assistance Listings: | 45.312 — National Leadership Grants |
| Cost Sharing or Matching Requirement: | Yes |
| Version: | Synopsis 8 |
| Posted Date: | Feb 18, 2020 |
| Last Updated Date: | Mar 19, 2020 |
| Original Closing Date for Applications: | – |
| Current Closing Date for Applications: | Apr 13, 2020 |
| Archive Date: | – |
| 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 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. |
| 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 Ashley Sands, PhD, Senior Program Officer 202-653-4730 asands@imls.gov imls-librarygrants@imls.gov Email:imls-librarygrants@imls.gov |
DISPLAYING: Synopsis 7
General Information
| Document Type: | Grants Notice |
| Funding Opportunity Number: | NLG-LIBRARIES-FY20-P2 |
| Funding Opportunity Title: | National Leadership Grants for Libraries (2020) |
| Opportunity Category: | Discretionary |
| Opportunity Category Explanation: | – |
| Funding Instrument Type: | Grant |
| Category of Funding Activity: | Arts |
| Category Explanation: | – |
| Expected Number of Awards: | 55 |
| Assistance Listings: | 45.312 — National Leadership Grants |
| Cost Sharing or Matching Requirement: | Yes |
| Version: | Synopsis 7 |
| Posted Date: | Feb 18, 2020 |
| Last Updated Date: | Mar 19, 2020 |
| Original Closing Date for Applications: | – |
| Current Closing Date for Applications: | Apr 13, 2020 |
| Archive Date: | – |
| 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 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. |
| 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 Ashley Sands, PhD, Senior Program Officer 202-653-4730 asands@imls.gov imls-librarygrants@imls.gov Email:imls-librarygrants@imls.gov |
DISPLAYING: Synopsis 6
General Information
| Document Type: | Grants Notice |
| Funding Opportunity Number: | NLG-LIBRARIES-FY20-P2 |
| Funding Opportunity Title: | National Leadership Grants for Libraries (2020) |
| Opportunity Category: | Discretionary |
| Opportunity Category Explanation: | – |
| Funding Instrument Type: | Grant |
| Category of Funding Activity: | Arts |
| Category Explanation: | – |
| Expected Number of Awards: | 55 |
| Assistance Listings: | 45.312 — National Leadership Grants |
| Cost Sharing or Matching Requirement: | Yes |
| Version: | Synopsis 6 |
| Posted Date: | Feb 18, 2020 |
| Last Updated Date: | Mar 19, 2020 |
| Original Closing Date for Applications: | – |
| Current Closing Date for Applications: | Apr 13, 2020 |
| Archive Date: | – |
| 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 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. |
| 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 Ashley Sands, PhD, Senior Program Officer 202-653-4730 asands@imls.gov imls-librarygrants@imls.gov Email:imls-librarygrants@imls.gov |
DISPLAYING: Synopsis 5
General Information
| Document Type: | Grants Notice |
| Funding Opportunity Number: | NLG-LIBRARIES-FY20-P2 |
| Funding Opportunity Title: | National Leadership Grants for Libraries (2020) |
| Opportunity Category: | Discretionary |
| Opportunity Category Explanation: | – |
| Funding Instrument Type: | Grant |
| Category of Funding Activity: | Arts |
| Category Explanation: | – |
| Expected Number of Awards: | 55 |
| Assistance Listings: | 45.312 — National Leadership Grants |
| Cost Sharing or Matching Requirement: | Yes |
| Version: | Synopsis 5 |
| Posted Date: | Feb 18, 2020 |
| Last Updated Date: | Mar 19, 2020 |
| Original Closing Date for Applications: | – |
| Current Closing Date for Applications: | Apr 13, 2020 |
| Archive Date: | – |
| 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 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. |
| 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 Ashley Sands, PhD, Senior Program Officer 202-653-4730 asands@imls.gov imls-librarygrants@imls.gov Email:imls-librarygrants@imls.gov |
DISPLAYING: Synopsis 4
General Information
| Document Type: | Grants Notice |
| Funding Opportunity Number: | NLG-LIBRARIES-FY20-P2 |
| Funding Opportunity Title: | National Leadership Grants for Libraries (2020) |
| Opportunity Category: | Discretionary |
| Opportunity Category Explanation: | – |
| Funding Instrument Type: | Grant |
| Category of Funding Activity: | Arts |
| Category Explanation: | – |
| Expected Number of Awards: | 55 |
| Assistance Listings: | 45.312 — National Leadership Grants |
| Cost Sharing or Matching Requirement: | Yes |
| Version: | Synopsis 4 |
| Posted Date: | Feb 18, 2020 |
| Last Updated Date: | Feb 18, 2020 |
| Original Closing Date for Applications: | – |
| Current Closing Date for Applications: | Mar 30, 2020 |
| Archive Date: | – |
| 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 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. |
| 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 Ashley Sands, PhD, Senior Program Officer 202-653-4730 asands@imls.gov imls-librarygrants@imls.gov Email:imls-librarygrants@imls.gov |
DISPLAYING: Synopsis 3
General Information
| Document Type: | Grants Notice |
| Funding Opportunity Number: | NLG-LIBRARIES-FY20-P2 |
| Funding Opportunity Title: | National Leadership Grants for Libraries (2020) |
| Opportunity Category: | Discretionary |
| Opportunity Category Explanation: | – |
| Funding Instrument Type: | Grant |
| Category of Funding Activity: | Arts |
| Category Explanation: | – |
| Expected Number of Awards: | 55 |
| Assistance Listings: | 45.312 — National Leadership Grants |
| Cost Sharing or Matching Requirement: | Yes |
| Version: | Synopsis 3 |
| Posted Date: | Feb 18, 2020 |
| Last Updated Date: | Feb 18, 2020 |
| Original Closing Date for Applications: | – |
| Current Closing Date for Applications: | Mar 30, 2020 |
| Archive Date: | – |
| 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 Notice of Funding Opportunity for eligibility requirements. |
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. |
| 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 Ashley Sands, PhD, Senior Program Officer 202-653-4730 asands@imls.gov imls-librarygrants@imls.gov Email:imls-librarygrants@imls.gov |
DISPLAYING: Synopsis 2
General Information
| Document Type: | Grants Notice |
| Funding Opportunity Number: | NLG-LIBRARIES-FY20-P2 |
| Funding Opportunity Title: | National Leadership Grants for Libraries (2020) |
| Opportunity Category: | Discretionary |
| Opportunity Category Explanation: | – |
| Funding Instrument Type: | Grant |
| Category of Funding Activity: | Arts |
| Category Explanation: | – |
| Expected Number of Awards: | 55 |
| Assistance Listings: | 45.312 — National Leadership Grants |
| Cost Sharing or Matching Requirement: | Yes |
| Version: | Synopsis 2 |
| Posted Date: | Feb 18, 2020 |
| Last Updated Date: | Feb 18, 2020 |
| Original Closing Date for Applications: | – |
| Current Closing Date for Applications: | Mar 30, 2020 |
| Archive Date: | – |
| 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 Notice of Funding Opportunity for eligibility requirements. |
Additional Information
| Agency Name: | Institute of Museum and Library Services |
| Description: | The National Leadership Grants for Libraries Program (NLG-L) supports projects that enhancethe quality of library and archival 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:
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 Ashley Sands, PhD, Senior Program Officer 202-653-4730 asands@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-FY20-P2 |
| Funding Opportunity Title: | National Leadership Grants for Libraries (2020) |
| Opportunity Category: | Discretionary |
| Opportunity Category Explanation: | – |
| Funding Instrument Type: | Grant |
| Category of Funding Activity: | Arts |
| Category Explanation: | – |
| Expected Number of Awards: | 55 |
| Assistance Listings: | 45.312 — National Leadership Grants |
| Cost Sharing or Matching Requirement: | Yes |
| Version: | Synopsis 1 |
| Posted Date: | Feb 18, 2020 |
| Last Updated Date: | Feb 18, 2020 |
| Original Closing Date for Applications: | – |
| Current Closing Date for Applications: | Mar 30, 2020 |
| Archive Date: | – |
| Estimated Total Program Funding: | $10,000,000 |
| Award Ceiling: | $100,000 |
| Award Floor: | $25,000 |
Eligibility
| Eligible Applicants: | Others (see text field entitled “Additional Information on Eligibility” for clarification) |
| Additional Information on Eligibility: | Please see Notice of Funding Opportunity for eligibility requirements. |
Additional Information
| Agency Name: | Institute of Museum and Library Services |
| Description: | The National Leadership Grants for Libraries Program (NLG-L) supports projects that enhancethe quality of library and archival 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:
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 Ashley Sands, PhD, Senior Program Officer 202-653-4730 asands@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 Ashley Sands, PhD, Senior Program Officer 202-653-4730 asands@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-FY20-P2 | National Leadership Grants for Libraries (2020) | PKG00258403 | Feb 18, 2020 | Apr 13, 2020 | View |
Package 1
Mandatory forms
324645 SF424_Short_1_1-1.1.pdf
324645 IMLS_Supplementary-1.0.pdf
324645 AttachmentForm_1_2-1.2.pdf
Optional forms
324645 OtherNarrativeAttachments_1_2-1.2.pdf