National Leadership Grants for Libraries (2027)
OpenInstitute of Museum and Library Services · Opportunity number NLG-LIBRARIES-FY27
Eligibility
Eligibility is described in the notice text. Read it carefully to confirm nonprofits can apply.
- Others (see text field entitled "Additional Information on Eligibility" for clarification)
See the Notice of Funding Opportunity for eligibility requirements.
Description
National Leadership Grants for Libraries (NLG-L) projects enhance the quality of library services nationwide. The program supports projects that: promote adult reading, and health and financial literacies; focus on programming and archival practices related to our shared American history; manage and preserve the national information infrastructure; serve the public’s information and education needs; enhance library and information services through effective and efficient use of new and emerging technologies; improve community prosperity; provide emergency services to communities during disasters and emergencies; and build collaborative partnerships between libraries, archives, and museums that benefit the communities they serve.
Funding
| Total program funding | $11,500,000 |
|---|---|
| Award floor | $25,000 |
| Award ceiling | $1,000,000 |
| Category | Arts, Humanities |
| Assistance listing | 45.312 |
Official sources
Last verified on Grants.gov Nov 4, 2026. Grantvello is not affiliated with Grants.gov or Institute of Museum and Library Services. The notice on Grants.gov is the binding text.