The montgomery county-norristown public library in pennsylvania will plan for a partnership with montcoworks and regional business, nonprofit, and adult education organizations, to design a hub that…

The Institute of Museum and Library Services awarded Montgomery County-Norriton Public Library $385,258 on September 1, 2026, under the National Leadership Grants program (CFDA 45.312) to plan for a partnership hub integrating workforce services, small business support, nonprofit resources, and adult learning opportunities in a single accessible location.

The recipient will conduct an environmental scan, host focus groups, perform space planning, and pilot-test the coordinated model in collaboration with MontcoWorks and regional business, nonprofit, and adult education organizations. Project activities include analyzing community needs and engaging employers and residents in codesign. Deliverables include blueprints, curriculum, and a public toolkit to guide future implementation, designed to improve individual economic mobility and strengthen the local economy. Beneficiaries include job seekers, entrepreneurs, nonprofit leaders, adult learners, and organizations seeking streamlined access to career and business resources.

Place of performance is East Norriton Township, Pennsylvania. The award period runs through August 31, 2028.

The montgomery county-norristown public library in pennsylvania will plan for a partnership with montcoworks and regional business, nonprofit, and adult education organizations, to design a hub that brings together workforce services, small business and nonprofit support, and adult learning opportunities in one accessible location. The project will analyze community needs, engage employers and residents, and codesign a coordinated model with partners. Activities include an environmental scan, focus groups, space planning, and pilot testing. Expected outcomes of the project include blueprints, curriculum, and a public toolkit to guide future implementation, all of which will improve individual economic mobility and the broader local economy. Beneficiaries include job seekers, entrepreneurs, nonprofit leaders, adult learners, and organizations seeking streamlined pathways to career and business resources.