Closed · LB21-FY21 · CFDA 45.313 · Discretionary

Laura Bush 21st Century Library Program (2021)

Federal grant opportunity posted by Institute of Museum and Library Services, cataloged on Grants.gov.

$50K-$1M
Award range
Closed
Status
October 2, 2020
Close date
25
Expected awards

The verdict

Laura Bush 21st Century Library Program (2021) is a closed discretionary listing from Institute of Museum and Library Services that offered $50,000 -- $1,000,000 across 25 expected awards. Future funding cycles may be published under the same CFDA number.

$50K-$1M
award range
Closed
application status
25
expected awards
45.313
CFDA program

Opportunity snapshot. This Grants.gov announcement - Laura Bush 21st Century Library Program (2021) - is cataloged under number LB21-FY21 and tied to CFDA assistance listing 45.313, posted by Institute of Museum and Library Services. Grants.gov currently shows the opportunity as closed, first posted on July 1, 2020. The funding category is Discretionary, delivered as a grant.

Award economics. The award range on file is $50,000 -- $1,000,000. The agency has projected $8.0 million in total estimated funding for this announcement. It expects to issue 25 awards. If the agency funds the expected 25 awards from the $8.0 million estimated pool, the average award works out to roughly $320,000. Cost sharing is not required, so applicants do not need to commit matching funds to be competitive on this opportunity. Federal award ranges are often upper bounds; actual allocations reflect program appropriations, the strength of the applicant pool, and the evaluation committee's scoring.

Deadline and action path. This opportunity closed on October 2, 2020. Future funding cycles may be published under the same CFDA number, so monitoring the parent program page is the most reliable way to catch re-announcements. Every Grants.gov submission requires an active SAM.gov registration and a Unique Entity ID. Review the Eligibility section below carefully, federal eligibility categories (nonprofit, state or local government, tribal, individual, educational institution, small business) have distinct registration and reporting requirements. Pre-application outreach to the listed agency contact is permitted and often welcomed, it helps clarify scope and scoring priorities. Before acting on the deadline or award figures above, verify them directly on the official Grants.gov listing, amendments can change dates and amounts after this page was last refreshed.

Award Range

$50,000 -- $1,000,000

Close Date

October 2, 2020

Posted

July 1, 2020

Est. Total Funding

$8,000,000

Expected Awards

25

Instrument

Grant

Description

The Laura Bush 21st Century Librarian Program (LB21) supports developing a diverse workforce of librarians to better meet the changing learning and information needs of the American public by enhancing the training and professional development of library and archives professionals; developing faculty and library leaders; and recruiting, educating, and retaining the next generation of library and archives professionals. * The application process for the Laura Bush 21st Century Librarian 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.

Eligibility

Grants.gov lists this opportunity under eligibility category code 25. These codes correspond to applicant types (state/local government, tribal organization, nonprofit, educational institution, individual, small business, etc.) defined in Grants.gov's own eligibility reference. See the current Grants.gov eligibility categories or check the official listing below for this opportunity's exact eligibility statement.

Official Listing on Grants.gov

View full details, application forms, and submission instructions.

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Agency 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

Key Dates

Posted July 1, 2020
Close Date October 2, 2020
Last Updated July 1, 2020

Frequently Asked Questions

What is this grant opportunity?
This is a federal funding opportunity titled "Laura Bush 21st Century Library Program (2021)", offered by Institute of Museum and Library Services. It is associated with CFDA program 45.313. The Laura Bush 21st Century Librarian Program (LB21) supports developing a diverse workforce of librarians to better meet the changing learning and information needs of the American public by enhancin...
Is this opportunity still open?
No, this opportunity is closed. It closed on October 2, 2020. Check the parent program page for future funding cycles.
How much funding is available?
The award range for this opportunity is $50,000 -- $1,000,000. Total estimated funding: $8,000,000. Expected number of awards: 25.
How do I apply?
Applications for federal grant opportunities are typically submitted through Grants.gov. Visit the official listing at grants.gov for application instructions, required documents, and submission deadlines.

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