To view this message in a browser, please click here: http://idevmail.americaneagle.com/message.aspx?d=196&m=556&[log in to unmask]&r=33635&f=HTML FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE September 27, 2011 IMLS Press Contacts 202-653-4632 Natasha Marstiller, [log in to unmask] Mamie Bittner, [log in to unmask] Grant Awards Announcement: 21st Century Museum Professionals Washington, DC-The Institute of Museum and Library Services (IMLS) announced today 10 awards totaling $1,989,953 matched with $2,414,685 of non-federal funds for 21 st Century Museum Professionals Grants. IMLS received 52 applications requesting $12,979,870 in funds. "Museum professionals play an essential role in educating and engaging audiences," said Susan Hildreth, IMLS Director. "This program provides opportunities to improve knowledge and skills in the areas of collections care and exhibit development and also builds capacity through fostering strategic planning and organizational leadership." Click here http://idevmail.americaneagle.com/link.aspx?l=5&d=196&mid=334199&m=556 to view the list of funded projects. For more information about this funding opportunity including program guidelines and contacts, please visit http://idevmail.americaneagle.com/link.aspx?l=6&d=196&mid=334199&m=556 . Use the IMLS grants search tool http://idevmail.americaneagle.com/link.aspx?l=7&d=196&mid=334199&m=556 to view our archive of grants awarded by the Institute. Search grants by grant name, institution, or project type. 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 http://idevmail.americaneagle.com/link.aspx?l=8&d=196&mid=334199&m=556 http://idevmail.americaneagle.com/link.aspx?l=9&d=196&mid=334199&m=556 ---------------- You are subscribed as: [log in to unmask] To unsubscribe this email address, please click here: http://idevmail.americaneagle.com/unsubscribe.aspx?d=196&m=556&[log in to unmask] To forward this to a friend, please click here: http://idevmail.americaneagle.com/forward.aspx?d=196&m=556&[log in to unmask] ========================================================= Important Subscriber Information: The Museum-L FAQ file is located at http://www.finalchapter.com/museum-l-faq/ . You may obtain detailed information about the listserv commands by sending a one line e-mail message to [log in to unmask] . The body of the message should read "help" (without the quotes). If you decide to leave Museum-L, please send a one line e-mail message to [log in to unmask] . The body of the message should read "Signoff Museum-L" (without the quotes).