The Laura Bush 21st Century Librarian Program (LB21) supports the development of a diverse workforce of librarians and archivists in order to meet the information needs of their communities by enhancing the training and professional development of library and archives professionals; developing faculty
and information leaders; and recruiting, educating, and retaining the next generation of library and archives professionals.
The application process for the LB21 program has two phases.
For Phase I, all applicants must submit preliminary proposals by the deadline listed for this Notice of Funding Opportunity.
For Phase II, selected applicants will be invited to submit full proposals.
Only Invited Full Proposals will be considered for funding.
Invited Full Proposals will be due March 25, 202 2.