Opportunity Information: Apply for NLG LIBRARIES FY18 2
The National Leadership Grants for Libraries (NLG-L) program is a discretionary grant opportunity run by the Institute of Museum and Library Services (IMLS) that funds high-impact projects aimed at major challenges and emerging opportunities in the library and archives fields. The core purpose of the program is to push the field forward in ways that meaningfully advance both theory and practice, rather than simply supporting routine operations. In practical terms, the program is looking for work that can shape how libraries and archives function, collaborate, and serve their communities at a broader national scale.
Projects funded through NLG-L are expected to produce outcomes that other organizations can readily use or build on. The opportunity emphasizes results that travel well beyond a single institution, such as new tools and technologies, research findings, tested models, innovative services, improved professional practices, or strategic alliances and partnerships. A key theme is broad utility: successful projects should be capable of being widely adopted, adapted to different settings, expanded to larger scales, or replicated in other regions and institutions. This focus on scalability and reuse is framed as a way to extend the benefits of federal investment, meaning the work should create value for the field as a whole, not just for the original grant recipient.
For the FY18 cycle referenced in the notice, IMLS indicated that there were two separate NLG-L funding opportunities available, each with two distinct deadlines. The notice also clarifies that another NLG-L opportunity had been announced earlier (July 2017) with a preliminary proposal due in September 2017, separate from the opportunity described here. As with many federal grant programs, funding decisions are subject to the availability of appropriated funds and IMLS internal discretion and procedures, so timelines and awards ultimately depend on those factors.
From the published opportunity details, the program is categorized as a discretionary grant under the broader funding activity areas associated with arts and humanities (listed under cultural affairs in CFDA context). The CFDA number associated with this program is 45.312. The funding opportunity is identified as "National Leadership Grants for Libraries" with the opportunity number "NLG LIBRARIES FY18 2." The agency is IMLS, and the opportunity record shows a creation date of November 29, 2017, with an original closing date of June 8, 2018.
In terms of anticipated funding levels, the notice lists an award ceiling of up to $2,000,000 per award and an expectation of around 12 awards. Eligibility is summarized as "Others," with the note that applicants should consult the additional eligibility language in the full opportunity text for clarification, which typically means there are specific categories of organizations that qualify (often public entities, nonprofit institutions, or certain types of partnerships), along with any restrictions or documentation requirements. Overall, this program is positioned for organizations that can demonstrate leadership, field-wide relevance, and a strong plan to produce shareable outcomes that improve library and archives work at a national level.Apply for NLG LIBRARIES FY18 2
- The Institute of Museum and Library Services in the arts (see cultural affairs in cfda), humanities (see cultural affairs in cfda) sector is offering a public funding opportunity titled "National Leadership Grants for Libraries" and is now available to receive applicants.
- Interested and eligible applicants and submit their applications by referencing the CFDA number(s): 45.312.
- This funding opportunity was created on Nov 29, 2017.
- Applicants must submit their applications by Jun 08, 2018. (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 $2,000,000.00 in funding.
- The number of recipients for this funding is limited to 12 candidate(s).
- Eligible applicants include: Others (see text field entitled Additional Information on Eligibility for clarification).
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| Native American Library Services Basic Grant Apply for NAG BASIC FY19 Funding Number: NAG BASIC FY19 Agency: Institute of Museum and Library Services Category: Arts (see Cultural Affairs in CFDA), Humanities (see Cultural Affairs in CFDA) Funding Amount: $10,000 |
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| Native American Library Services Enhancement Grant Apply for NAG ENHANCEMENT FY19 Funding Number: NAG ENHANCEMENT FY19 Agency: Institute of Museum and Library Services Category: Arts (see Cultural Affairs in CFDA), Humanities (see Cultural Affairs in CFDA) Funding Amount: $150,000 |
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