Opportunity Information: Apply for LB21 FY16 2
Apply for LB21 FY16 2
- The IMLS in the arts (see cultural affairs in cfda), humanities (see cultural affairs in cfda) sector is offering a public funding opportunity titled "Laura Bush 21st Century Librarian Program" and is now available to receive applicants.
- Interested and eligible applicants and submit their applications by referencing the CFDA number(s): 45.313.
- This funding opportunity was created on Dec 21, 2015 and posted on Dec 21, 2015.
- Applicants must submit their applications by Jun 01, 2016. (Agency may still review applications by suitable applicants for the remaining/unused allocated funding in 2026.)
- Each selected applicant is eligible to receive up to $1,000,000.00 in funding.
- The number of recipients for this funding is limited to 22 candidate(s).
- Eligible applicants include: Others (see text field entitled Additional Information on Eligibility for clarification).
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Opportunity Summary:
The Laura Bush 21st Century Librarian Program (LB21) is a discretionary grant opportunity from the Institute of Museum and Library Services (IMLS) designed to strengthen the people side of libraries and archives. The focus is on building "human capital" by supporting professional development, graduate education, and continuing education so that the library and archives workforce can better respond to evolving learning habits, technology shifts, and the changing information needs of communities across the United States. In practical terms, the program is meant to help organizations prepare current and future library and archives professionals with up-to-date skills, training, and competencies that match modern public expectations for access, services, and learning support.
This particular funding notice is identified as "Laura Bush 21st Century Librarian Program" with the funding opportunity number "LB21 FY16 2." It is offered as a grant, categorized under Arts and Humanities (cultural affairs), and associated with CFDA number 45.313. The opportunity was posted and created on December 21, 2015, and the application deadline for this FY16 cycle was June 1, 2016 (with the original and current closing dates matching). IMLS anticipated making about 22 awards under this notice, with an award ceiling of up to $1,000,000 per grant, indicating that projects can range in scope but may be substantial in size and ambition.
Eligibility is listed broadly as "Others," with the expectation that applicants must consult the program's additional eligibility details in the full notice to confirm whether their organization type qualifies. The program is specifically framed around libraries and archives, so the intended applicants are generally institutions, consortia, and related organizations that are positioned to deliver workforce development, education pathways, or continuing education initiatives for the field.
A key detail in the description is that FY16 included two separate LB21 funding opportunities with two distinct deadlines. The notice referenced here corresponds to the later deadline (June 1, 2016). A separate LB21 opportunity had been announced earlier, in September 2015, with an application deadline in October 2015. That distinction matters for applicants reviewing the FY16 landscape, because it clarifies that there were multiple entry points and potentially different emphases or tracks, even though both fell under the broader LB21 umbrella for that fiscal year.
Overall, the opportunity is best understood as IMLS investing directly in the training, education, and professional readiness of the library and archives workforce, with the larger goal of ensuring these institutions can continue to meet public needs as information practices, technologies, and community expectations keep changing.
Laura Bush 21st Century Librarian Program (LB21 FY16 2) - FAQs
What is the Laura Bush 21st Century Librarian Program (LB21)?
The Laura Bush 21st Century Librarian Program (LB21) is a discretionary grant opportunity from the Institute of Museum and Library Services (IMLS) focused on strengthening the "people side" of libraries and archives. It invests in workforce development by supporting professional development, graduate education, and continuing education for current and future library and archives professionals.
What is the main purpose of this funding opportunity?
The purpose is to build human capital in libraries and archives by helping the workforce develop up-to-date skills, training, and competencies. The goal is to ensure professionals can respond to changing learning habits, technology shifts, and evolving community information needs across the United States.
What kinds of activities does LB21 support?
Based on the description provided, LB21 supports activities tied to professional development, graduate education, and continuing education that prepare library and archives professionals to meet modern public expectations for access, services, and learning support.
Who is the funding agency for this opportunity?
The funding agency is the Institute of Museum and Library Services (IMLS).
What is the funding opportunity number for this notice?
The funding opportunity number is LB21 FY16 2.
What type of funding is being offered?
This opportunity is offered as a grant.
What category does this grant fall under?
It is categorized under Arts and Humanities (cultural affairs).
What is the CFDA number associated with this opportunity?
The CFDA number listed is 45.313.
When was this opportunity posted?
The opportunity was posted (and created) on December 21, 2015.
What was the application deadline for this FY16 cycle?
The application deadline for this notice was June 1, 2016. The original and current closing dates match.
How many awards did IMLS expect to make under this notice?
IMLS anticipated making about 22 awards under this funding notice.
What is the maximum award amount (award ceiling)?
The award ceiling is up to $1,000,000 per grant.
Does the award ceiling imply anything about the size of projects?
Yes. With an award ceiling up to $1,000,000, projects supported under this notice may be substantial in scope and ambition, although project size can vary.
Who is eligible to apply?
Eligibility is listed broadly as "Others." Applicants are expected to consult the full notice and its additional eligibility details to confirm whether their organization type qualifies.
What types of organizations are typically intended applicants for LB21, based on the description?
The program is framed around libraries and archives, so the intended applicants are generally institutions, consortia, and related organizations positioned to deliver workforce development, education pathways, or continuing education initiatives for the library and archives field.
What does LB21 mean by strengthening "human capital"?
In this context, "human capital" refers to strengthening the workforce itself by investing in education and training, so library and archives professionals have the competencies needed to serve communities effectively as technologies and information practices evolve.
Why does the program emphasize technology shifts and changing learning habits?
The program is designed around the idea that community information needs and learning behaviors change over time, especially as technology evolves. LB21 aims to help the workforce stay current so libraries and archives can continue meeting public expectations for services, access, and learning support.
Were there multiple LB21 funding opportunities in FY16?
Yes. FY16 included two separate LB21 funding opportunities with two distinct deadlines.
Which FY16 LB21 deadline does this notice correspond to?
This notice corresponds to the later FY16 deadline, which was June 1, 2016.
Was there an earlier LB21 opportunity in FY16, and how was it different?
Yes. A separate LB21 opportunity was announced earlier (in September 2015) with an application deadline in October 2015. The distinction matters because it indicates there were multiple entry points in FY16, and there may have been different emphases or tracks even though both fell under the LB21 umbrella.
What is the geographic focus of this program?
The description frames the program around meeting the needs of communities across the United States.
What is the overall goal of LB21 as described in this notice?
The overall goal is for IMLS to invest directly in the professional readiness of the library and archives workforce so these institutions can continue to meet public needs as information practices, technologies, and community expectations keep changing.
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| THIS IS NOT A REQUEST FOR APPLICATION- 1872 Neosho Colored School- THIS IS NOT A REQUEST FOR APPLICATIONS Apply for NPS NOIP11AC90813 Funding Number: NPS NOIP11AC90813 Agency: Department of the Interior, National Park Service Category: Arts (see Cultural Affairs in CFDA), Humanities (see Cultural Affairs in CFDA) Funding Amount: $50,000 |
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| Museums for America Apply for MFA FY17 Funding Number: MFA FY17 Agency: Institute of Museum and Library Services Category: Arts (see Cultural Affairs in CFDA), Humanities (see Cultural Affairs in CFDA) Funding Amount: $500,000 |
| National Leadership Grants for Museums Apply for NLG MUSEUMS FY17 Funding Number: NLG MUSEUMS FY17 Agency: Institute of Museum and Library Services Category: Arts (see Cultural Affairs in CFDA), Humanities (see Cultural Affairs in CFDA) Funding Amount: $1,000,000 |
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| Native American Library Services Basic Grants Program Apply for NAG BASIC FY17 Funding Number: NAG BASIC FY17 Agency: Institute of Museum and Library Services Category: Arts (see Cultural Affairs in CFDA), Humanities (see Cultural Affairs in CFDA) Funding Amount: $7,000 |
| Native American Library Services Enhancement Grants Program Apply for NAG ENHANCEMENT FY17 Funding Number: NAG ENHANCEMENT FY17 Agency: Institute of Museum and Library Services Category: Arts (see Cultural Affairs in CFDA), Humanities (see Cultural Affairs in CFDA) Funding Amount: $150,000 |
| Laura Bush 21st Century Librarian Program Apply for LB21 FY18 1 Funding Number: LB21 FY18 1 Agency: Institute of Museum and Library Services Category: Arts (see Cultural Affairs in CFDA), Humanities (see Cultural Affairs in CFDA) Funding Amount: $1,000,000 |
| National Leadership Grants for Libraries Apply for NLG LIBRARIES FY18 1 Funding Number: NLG LIBRARIES FY18 1 Agency: Institute of Museum and Library Services Category: Arts (see Cultural Affairs in CFDA), Humanities (see Cultural Affairs in CFDA) Funding Amount: $2,000,000 |
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| Laura Bush 21st Century Librarian Program Apply for LB21 FY18 2 Funding Number: LB21 FY18 2 Agency: Institute of Museum and Library Services Category: Arts (see Cultural Affairs in CFDA), Humanities (see Cultural Affairs in CFDA) Funding Amount: $100,000 |
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