Synopsis

The National Leadership Grants for Libraries Program (NLG-L) supports projects that develop, enhance, or adapt replicable practices, programs, models, or tools to strengthen library and archival services for the American public. The program supports projects that serve the learning needs of the public through libraries and archives; improve community prosperity through libraries and archives; provide broad access to and preservation of information and collections through libraries and archives; or provide services to affected communities in the event of an emergency or disaster.
Response Date	Mar 13, 2026 12:00:00 AM EDT
Posting Date	Jan 13, 2026 12:00:00 AM EST
Archive Date
Award Ceiling	1,000,000
Award Floor	25,000
Cost Sharing	Yes

Eligibility

Eligible Applicants	Others (see text field entitled "Additional Information on Eligibility" for clarification)
Additional Info on Eligibility:	See the Notice of Funding Opportunity for eligibility requirements.

Additional Information

Agency Name	Institute of Museum and Library Services
Link to Additional Information:	https://imls.gov/find-funding/funding-opportunities/grant-programs/national-leadership-grants-for-libraries
Grantor Contact Information:	If you have difficulty accessing the full announcement electronically, please contact: GrantSolutions Help Desk Phone: 202-653-4634

CFDA Program(s)

• 45.312: National Leadership Grants