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 read on the IMLS Web site at:
http://www.imls.gov/news/2006/021406_21mp.shtm
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
February 14, 2006
Press Contacts
202-653-4632
Eileen Maxwell, mailto:[log in to unmask]
Mamie Bittner, [log in to unmask]
Institute of Museum and Library Services Calls for 21st Century Museum
Professionals Grant Applications
Application Deadline is March 15, 2006
WASHINGTON, DC--Washington, D.C. - The Institute of Museum and Library
Services (IMLS) is calling for grant applications from museums, museum
service organizations, and universities for proposals that will enhance
the professional development of museum staff. The purpose of the 21st
Century Museum Professionals program is to increase the capacity of
museums to create and sustain a nation of learners by improving museum
professionals' knowledge, skills, and leadership in the full range of
museum operations, including interpretation, collections care,
conservation, and management.
Applicants may request from $15,000 - $500,000 for a grant period of up
to three years. The application deadline is March 15, 2006. Downloadable
guidelines and fill-in forms are available on the IMLS Web site at
http://www.imls.gov/applicants/grants/21centuryMuseums.shtm.
Museums play a critical role in preserving America's rich cultural
heritage and transmitting it from one generation to the next. New
technology, changing demographics, and evolving economic models impact
all museum professionals. Museum professionals need high levels of
expertise to provide quality museum services to the broadest audience
possible. The IMLS 21st Century Museum Professionals grant program
provides a special opportunity for museum professionals from all types
of museums, from art museums to zoos, to update their knowledge and
skills.
Click on the following URL for descriptions of FY 2005 projects, the
inaugural year of the 21st Century Museum Professional Grant program
http://www.imls.gov/results.asp?keyword=&inst=&city=&state=&year=10&prog
ram=1064&description=on&sort=year
About the Institute of Museum and Library Services The Institute of
Museum and Library Services, an independent federal agency, grows and
sustains a "Nation of Learners" because life-long learning is critical
to both societal and individual success. Through its grant making,
convening, research and publications, the Institute empowers museums and
libraries nationwide to provide leadership and services to enhance
learning in families and communities, sustain cultural heritage, build
21st century skills, and provide opportunities for civic participation.
To learn more about the Institute, please visit: http://www.imls.gov.
Eileen Maxwell
Public Affairs Officer
Institute of Museum and Library Services
1800 M Street, NW
9th Floor
Washington, DC 20036-5802
202-653-4632
202-653-4600(fax)
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