Scout | Laura Bush 21st Century Librarian Program (LB21) – 2026 Library and Archives Workforce Funding

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Laura Bush 21st Century Librarian Program (LB21) – 2026 Library and Archives Workforce Funding

The Laura Bush 21st Century Librarian Program (LB21) supports projects that strengthen the library and archival workforce. It aims to improve communities’ access to information and to build the institutional capacity of libraries, archives, and library and information science graduate programs. Funding is intended to help organizations and programs develop sustainable talent and capabilities.<…

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Agency: Institute of Museum and Library Services

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Total Funding: $8.5M

Award Ceiling: $1M

Award Floor: $25,000

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laura bush lb21

library workforce

archival workforce

library capacity

information science

librarians

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