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IMLS National Leadership Grants - Libraries (focus on AI literacy and civic engagement) is sponsored by Institute of Museum and Library Services (IMLS). IMLS supports projects that position cultural institutions as community hubs for AI education and workforce training. This includes initiatives that develop AI literacy and integrate AI tools in libraries and museums.
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National Leadership Grants for Libraries | Institute of Museum and Library Services Deadline: November 13, 2026* Application Instructions: The FY 2027 Notice of Funding Opportunity is not yet available. The FY 2026 Notice of Funding Opportunity (NOFO) (PDF, 962KB) is available for reference.
Program Overview: 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.
Award Amount and Cost Share Requirement: Award amounts and cost share requirements are as follows: Community-Centered Implementation Grants National Implementation Grants Requests of more than $299,999 in IMLS funds require at least 1:1 cost share from non-federal sources. Cost sharing is not considered in the review of applications but is an eligibility criterion for certain NLG-L project types.
See the Notice of Funding Opportunity for further information on cost share. Grant Period: One to two years for Planning Grants, Forum Grants, and Community-Centered Implementation Grants. One to three years for National Implementation Grants and Applied Research Grants.
Eligibility: See the Notice of Funding Opportunity for eligibility criteria for this program. Program Contact: If you have questions, please contact imls-librarygrants@imls. gov. Applicant Webinar: We invite you to watch a pre-application webinar to learn more about the grant program.
*All grant programs are subject to the availability of funds and IMLS discretion. In 2024, the Institute of Museum and Library Services (IMLS) awarded $266. 7 million through grantmaking, research and policy development, to advance, support, and empower America's museums, libraries, and related organizations.
National Leadership Grants for Libraries Advance | Support | Empower
Based on current listing details, eligibility includes: Museums and libraries, and entities that support them. Applicants should confirm final requirements in the official notice before submission.
Current published award information indicates Varies (e.g., $637,470 awarded in FY 2023 for a related project) Always verify allowable costs, matching requirements, and funding caps directly in the sponsor documentation.
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