The following is a text-only press release from the federal Institute of
Museum and Library Services (IMLS). An HTML version of this release can
be viewed on the agency's Web site at
http://www.imls.gov/news/2009/011209.shtm. 

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
January 12, 2009

Press Contacts
202-653-4632
Jeannine Mjoseth, [log in to unmask]
Mamie Bittner, [log in to unmask]

IMLS Accepting Applications for Native American/Native Hawaiian Museum
Services Grants

Application Deadline: April 1, 2009

Washington, DC-The Institute of Museum and Library Services (IMLS) is
accepting grant applications to the Native American/Native Hawaiian
(NANH) Museum Services program. NANH grants support projects that
promote enhanced learning and innovation within museums and
museum-related organizations, and are available to federally recognized
Indian tribes, Alaskan Native Villages and corporations, and
organizations that primarily serve and represent Native Hawaiians.

Grant funding for the NANH program ranges from $5,000-$50,000, and
provides opportunities for Native American tribes and Native Hawaiian
organizations to sustain heritage, culture, and knowledge by
strengthened museum services in the following areas:

    * Programming: Services and activities that support the educational
mission of museums and museum-related organizations.
    * Professional development: Education or training that builds the
skills, knowledge, and professional capacity of staff-paid or
volunteer-who provide or manage museum service activities.
    * Enhancement of museum services: Support for activities that enable
and improve museum services.

Awards will be announced in September 2009. For more information,
including NANH guidelines and the application, go to:
www.imls.gov/applicants/grants/nativeServices.shtm.

IMLS has scheduled an audio-conference call to give prospective
applicants the opportunity to ask IMLS staff questions pertaining to the
Native American/Native Hawaiian Museum Services program. Participants
will need the information below to participate:

Date: Thursday, February 19
Time: 3:00 PM ET
Participant Dial-In Number: 800-603-9527 Conference ID: 72456752

Applicants are encouraged to contact program staff with their questions:

Sandra Narva, Senior Program Officer
Phone: 202/653-4634
E-mail: [log in to unmask]

Reagan Moore, Program Specialist
Phone: 202/653-4637
E-mail: [log in to unmask]

Robert Trio, Program Specialist
Phone: 202/653-4689
E-mail: [log in to unmask]

About the Institute of Museum and Library Services 
The Institute of Museum and Library Services is the primary source of
federal support for the nation's 122,000 libraries and 17,500 museums.
The Institute's mission is to create strong libraries and museums that
connect people to information and ideas. The Institute works at the
national level and in coordination with state and local organizations to
sustain heritage, culture, and knowledge; enhance learning and
innovation; and support professional development. To learn more about
the Institute, please visit www.imls.gov.

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