Project Grant LG260781OLS26
- The Institute of Museum and Library Services awarded the University of North Texas Research and Innovation Division $856,318 on September 1, 2026, under the National Leadership Grants program (CFDA 45.312) to conduct research enhancing library services for undergraduate students' multi-literacy needs in the digital era. The Department of Data Science at the College of Information will develop and validate a multi-literacy survey instrument to investigate undergraduate students' literacy needs...
- The Institute of Museum and Library Services awarded the City of San Marcos $199,580 on September 1, 2026, under the National Leadership Grants program (CFDA 45.312) to support a financial empowerment and workforce development initiative delivered through the San Marcos Public Library. The San Marcos Public Library will provide accredited financial counseling, workshops, and partnerships with the public workforce system to help workers build financial stability and strengthen connections to...
- The Institute of Museum and Library Services awarded the Memphis Library Foundation $199,800 on September 1, 2026, under the National Leadership Grants program (CFDA 45.312) to enhance and expand its Innovator in Residence Program. Memphis Public Libraries will deliver public programs, one-on-one mentorship from creative professionals across multiple disciplines, skills training in job readiness and digital competency, and a toolkit documenting project outcomes and lessons learned. The program...
- The Institute of Museum and Library Services awarded Partners Library Action Network $370,200 on September 1, 2026, under the National Leadership Grants program (CFDA 45.312) to develop a model for structured STEM programming in small and rural public libraries across Texas. Partners Library Action Network will recruit partner libraries from its network, provide librarians with professional development in culturally responsive STEM facilitation, equip participating sites with hands-on STEM...
- The Institute of Museum and Library Services awarded the University of North Texas Department of Information Science $199,998 on September 1, 2026, under the Laura Bush 21st Century Librarian Program (CFDA 45.313) to develop and deploy a data literacy implementation program for community college librarians. Working in partnership with the Association of College and Research Libraries Community and Junior College Libraries Section, the university will develop an incubator program enabling a...
- The Institute of Museum and Library Services awarded $188,048 to the City of Pottsboro on September 1, 2026, under the National Leadership Grants program (CFDA 45.312) to implement, evaluate, and document a civic engagement framework using artificial intelligence-assisted listening designed for small and rural public libraries. The Pottsboro Area Public Library will facilitate small-group dialogue sessions with community residents, deploy ethical artificial intelligence to identify recurring...
- The Las Vegas-Clark County Library District (LVCCLD) was awarded a $100,000 project grant from the Institute of Museum and Library Services (IMLS) under the National Leadership Grants (NLG) program. The grant will ensure local students in Clark County, Nevada have 24/7 access to grade-appropriate digital library content through LVCCLD's existing platform, which serves the fifth largest school district in the U.S. Following pandemic disruptions that closed libraries and schools, this project...
- The Institute of Museum and Library Services awarded the University of North Texas, College of Information, $736,816 under the Laura Bush 21st Century Librarian Program (CFDA 45.313) on September 1, 2026, to develop an on-demand artificial intelligence–powered training platform for public librarians. The project will produce three deliverables: an AI-powered platform enabling librarians to practice diverse service scenarios in a safe, structured environment; evaluated and transferable training...
- The Texas State Library and Archives Commission was awarded an $18.9 million federal Formula Grant from the Institute of Museum and Library Services under the Grants to States program (CFDA 45.310) for the period of October 1, 2022 through September 30, 2024. Funds will support the Commission's five-year plan to meet the goals of the Library Services and Technology Act, including ensuring Texans have access to shared library resources, digital materials, and services that support literacy and...
- The Institute of Museum and Library Services awarded the New Mexico State Library Foundation $512,640 on September 1, 2026, under the National Leadership Grants program (CFDA 45.312) to plan and develop a scalable system for identifying, documenting, and sharing library-led programs that support small business development, workforce pathways, financial literacy, and technology skills. In partnership with Creative Startups, DreamSpring, and the Association for Rural and Small Libraries, the...
The Institute of Museum and Library Services awarded the City of Mesquite, Texas $163,400 on September 1, 2026, under the National Leadership Grants program (CFDA 45.312) to establish a literacy and learning project through the Mesquite Public Library System. The project will purchase materials, equipment, and resources enabling library staff to operate in community locations where residents already gather, expanding access to information, educational opportunities, and lifelong learning resources. Programming will include traditional literacy offerings alongside workforce development, digital literacy, and educational initiatives addressing community-identified needs. The library will coordinate with Mesquite Parks and Recreation, Historic Mesquite, Economic Development, the Mesquite Independent School District, local long-term care facilities, and additional community groups to implement the work. Performance occurs in Mesquite, Texas, with a period extending from the award date through December 31, 2027.
Mod # | Description | ReasonForModification | Federal Obligation | Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Not listed | $81.7k | 8/4/26 |