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 agency's Web site at
http://www.imls.gov/news/2008/012508.shtm.
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
January 25, 2008
IMLS 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, 2008
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 promotes enhanced learning and
innovation within museums and museum-related organizations, such as
cultural centers.
The program provides opportunities for Native American tribes and Native
Hawaiian organizations to sustain heritage, culture, and knowledge
through strengthened museum services in the areas of programming,
professional development, and enhancement of museum services. Projects
will benefit their communities and audiences by connecting people to
ideas, information, and learning experiences.
Grant funding ranges from $5,000-$50,000, and is available under the
following three categories:
Programming: Services and activities that support the educational
mission of museums and museum-related organizations.
Professional development: Education or training that builds skills,
knowledge, or other professional capacity for staff-either paid or
volunteer-who provide or manage museum service activities.
Enhancement of museum services: Support for activities that enable and
improve museum services.
Applicants must apply online through Grants.gov. Awards will be
announced in September 2008. For more information, including guidelines
and the application, go to:
www.imls.gov/applicants/grants/nativeServices.shtm.
IMLS has scheduled an audio-conference call to give prospective
applicants an 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: Wednesday, February 27
Time: 3:00 PM EST
Participant Dial-In Number: 800-603-9527 Conference ID: 25779593
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 Furrow, 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 http://www.imls.gov.
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