For anyone who is interested in applying for 1997 General Operating Support grants, guidelines can be downloaded from http://www.ims.fed.us/guidelines/ gosapp.pdf General Operating Support (GOS) is the agency's priority program with nearly 80% of program funds. About $16 million is available. Operating support is continually cited as the most difficult type of funding for museums to raise. These grants are nationally recognized achievements of excellence that help recipients to leverage private funds. Ninety-four percent of GOS grantees report that they use part of their grant for educational activities. Sincerely, Tania Said Public Affairs Assistant Institute of Museum Services [log in to unmask]