The Laura Bush 21st Century Librarian Program (LB21) supports developing a diverse workforce of librarians to better meet the changing learning and information needs of the American public by enhancing the training and professional development of library and archives professionals; developing faculty
and library leaders; and recruiting, educating, and retaining the next generation of library and archives professionals.
* The application process for the Laura Bush 21st Century Librarian Program consists of two phases.
In Phase I, all applicants must submit two-page preliminary proposals.
Grants.gov will accept preliminary proposal applications through 11:59 p.m.
U. S. Eastern Time on October 2, 202 0. For Phase II, selected applicants will be invited to submit full proposals (Invited Full Proposals).
Grants.gov will accept Invited Full Proposal applications through 11:59 p.m.
U. S. Eastern Time on March 26, 202 1.