National Leadership Grants for Libraries (2027)

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. Program Details Institute of Museum and Library Services is a federal agency that offers the National Leadership Grants for Libraries (2027) grant program to support arts and cultural programs and infrastructure. This funding opportunity is available nationally and is administered by Institute of Museum and Library Services through Grants.gov. Organizations seeking funding for arts and cultural programs and infrastructure should review the details below and confirm their eligibility before preparing an application. Eligibility Eligible applicants include eligible organizations. Organizations that meet the eligibility criteria are encouraged to apply and to review the full program guidelines before submission. Because eligibility rules and funding priorities can change between cycles, applicants should always confirm the current requirements with Institute of Museum and Library Services or on Grants.gov before investing time in an application. Funding and Timeline Funding available: $25K – $1M. The application deadline is November 13, 2026 (21 days remaining). Applicants should allow sufficient time to gather required documentation, including organizational information, project descriptions, budgets, and supporting materials as specified in the program guidelines. Submitting a complete application well ahead of the deadline reduces the risk of disqualification on technical or administrative grounds. Program Focus This grant supports arts and cultural programs and infrastructure. This grant is associated with NAICS industry classifications: 237, 712110, 519120. Organizations operating in these sectors are encouraged to review eligibility. Funded projects are expected to demonstrate measurable outcomes aligned with the program's stated objectives. Grant recipients may be required to submit progress reports and final evaluations as a condition of the award, and to retain records for audit and compliance purposes. How to Apply Eligible organizations can apply through Grants.gov. Create a free organization profile on GrantRegister to see whether this grant matches your organization's NAICS code, entity type, location, and focus area, and to receive a weekly digest of every open grant you qualify for. GrantRegister maintains a complete, authoritative registry of US federal, state, and foundation grant opportunities — matched automatically to your organization profile and delivered every Monday.

Eligibility

• Programs related to infrastructure
• Programs related to museum
• Programs related to library

Award details

Award range: $25K – $1M. Applications close on November 13, 2026 (21 days remaining).

Categories

Arts Culture · Infrastructure