grants from school libraries – Dec 31

Posted by Laura Bush Foundation for America’s Libraries on November 25, 2025

Laura Bush Foundation for America’s Libraries invites applications from schools around the country

The George W. Bush Presidential Center has announced the Laura Bush Foundation for America’s Libraries has opened its 2025-2026 grant application. Since its inception in 2002, the foundation has awarded $23 million to over 4,000 schools across the country.

The foundation provides funds to the nation’s neediest schools so that they can extend, update, and diversify the book and print collections in their libraries with the goal of encouraging students to develop a love of reading and learning. Grants will be awarded to public schools, including charter and magnet schools, as well as private, and parochial schools that have a school library. Schools must have a library or designated space on campus where books are accessible to all students to check out.

To be eligible, a certified librarian or other paid professional must be assigned as responsible for the collection, care, and use of the materials housed in the school library. Public school applicants must be Title 1 eligible. Neighborhood schools, charter schools, magnet schools, etc. are all welcome to apply if Title 1 eligible. Private and parochial schools are also welcome to apply if at least 50 percent of their student population qualifies for financial aid.

For complete program guidelines and application instructions, see the George W. Bush Presidential Center website.

Deadline: December 31, 2025