Lyrasis Catalyst Fund
The LYRASIS Catalyst Fund supports innovative, community-driven science and research projects that advance libraries, archives, museums, and research organizations.
Funder: LYRASIS
Due Dates (Anticipated): July 2027
Funding Amounts: Typical awards range from $5,000 to $35,000 for one-year projects; total annual funding pool varies.
Summary: Supports innovative, community-driven projects and ideas that advance the missions of LYRASIS member libraries, archives, museums, and research organizations.
Key Information: Only LYRASIS members may apply; one proposal or idea per organization per year.
Description
The LYRASIS Catalyst Fund provides financial support for innovative projects and bold ideas that advance the mission and reach of LYRASIS member organizations, including libraries, archives, museums, and related research communities. The Fund is focused on fostering community-driven initiatives, promoting diversity, equity, inclusion, accessibility, and the open sharing of results. Projects should have the potential for broad community impact and encourage cross-institutional collaboration. The Catalyst Fund is designed to help members explore, test, and refine new approaches to shared challenges, supporting creative solutions that can be scaled or adapted across the sector.
