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/2009/082609.shtm. 

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
August 26, 2009

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

IMLS Calls for 2010 Museums for America Grant Applications

Deadline: November 2, 2009

Washington, DC-The Institute of Museum and Library Services (IMLS) is accepting applications to its largest museum grant program, Museums for America (MFA), for fiscal year 2010. Museums for America grants provide up to $150,000 in funding and support projects that strengthen a museum's capacity to serve its community. 

Museums for America grants are awarded in the following areas:

1.Engaging Communities (Education, Exhibition, and Interpretation) 
2.Building Institutional Capacity (Management, Policy and Training) 
3.Collections Stewardship (Management of Collections)

Through these broad categories, IMLS supports the full range of museum activities including digitization of collections, staff training, research, exhibitions, educational programs, community partnerships, collections management, and other similar activities. 

MFA grants are available to museums of all types and sizes located in the United States or its territories. Applicants are required to demonstrate that proposed grant activities are clearly linked to the institution's strategic plan and enhance the museum's ties and value to its community. 

IMLS has scheduled two audio conference calls to give prospective applicants an opportunity to ask IMLS staff questions about the Museums for America grant program. The calls will be held on the following dates and times: 

Thursday, September 17 at 3:00pm ET
Call-in Number: (800) 603-9527
Conference ID: 27057606

Thursday, October 1 at 3:00pm ET
Call-in Number: (800) 603-9527
Conference ID: 27060256

Application guidelines and instructions are available at http://www.imls.gov/applicants/grants/forAmerica.shtm. Please direct any questions about the MFA program to Sandra Narva, Senior Program Officer, 202-653-4634, [log in to unmask] or Steve Shwartzman, Senior Program Officer, 202-653-4641, [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 123,000 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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