This is a federal program for building the library and archival workforce, not a small-business grant. It fits libraries, archives, LIS graduate programs, nonprofits, government and tribal entities that can run training or capacity-building projects and provide cost sharing. For-profit businesses, including small businesses and sole proprietors, should not apply at all.
| Industry | Estimated fit |
|---|---|
| Education & TrainingMatches your industry (workforce) | 72 |
| Arts & CultureLimit: Nothing in this notice points to arts & culture | 54 |
| Environment & ConservationLimit: Nothing in this notice points to environment & conservation | 54 |
| Social Services & NonprofitLimit: Nothing in this notice points to social services & nonprofit | 54 |
| Agriculture & FarmingLimit: Only governments, nonprofits, tribes or universities may apply —… | 0 |
| Construction & InfrastructureLimit: Only governments, nonprofits, tribes or universities may apply —… | 0 |
| Industry | Estimated fit |
|---|---|
| Energy & Clean TechLimit: Only governments, nonprofits, tribes or universities may apply —… | 0 |
| Finance & BankingLimit: Only governments, nonprofits, tribes or universities may apply —… | 0 |
| Food & BeverageLimit: Only governments, nonprofits, tribes or universities may apply —… | 0 |
| Healthcare & BiotechLimit: Only governments, nonprofits, tribes or universities may apply —… | 0 |
| Housing & Real EstateLimit: Only governments, nonprofits, tribes or universities may apply —… | 0 |
| ManufacturingLimit: Only governments, nonprofits, tribes or universities may apply —… | 0 |
| Retail & E-CommerceLimit: Only governments, nonprofits, tribes or universities may apply —… | 0 |
| Technology & SoftwareLimit: Only governments, nonprofits, tribes or universities may apply —… | 0 |
| Transportation & LogisticsLimit: Only governments, nonprofits, tribes or universities may apply —… | 0 |
These are our matcher’s estimates for a typical business in each industry. A real match depends on your size, your state and what you need the money for — check your own fit.
IMLS Laura Bush 21st Century Librarian Program funds projects to build the library and archival workforce and increase capacity of libraries, archives, and LIS graduate programs nationwide. Eligibility per the Notice of Funding Opportunity; typically libraries, archives, higher ed, nonprofits, and government entities. Cost sharing required. Awards $75,000-$1,000,000.
Laura Bush 21st Century Librarian (LB21) projects build a library and archival workforce that can meet the information needs of communities of all types and sizes and increase the institutional capacity of libraries, archives, and library and information science graduate programs across the country.
Our reading of the listing: for-profit businesses are not eligible for this one.
See the Notice of Funding Opportunity for eligibility requirements.
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