National Leadership Grants for Libraries (2027)

Overview

National Leadership Grants for Libraries (NLG-L) projects enhance the quality of library services nationwide.

Project Focus Areas

• Promote adult reading, and health and financial literacies
• Focus on programming and archival practices related to 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
• Build collaborative partnerships between libraries, archives, and museums that benefit the communities they serve

Award

$25,000 to $1,000,000

Key Dates

• Submission deadline: November 13, 2026

Eligibility

Eligible applicants: Others (see text field entitled "Additional Information on Eligibility" for clarification).