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 IMLS Calls for 21st Century Museum Professionals Grant Applications Audio-Conference Call to be held, February 12, 2009 Washington, DC—The Institute of Museum and Library Services (IMLS) is calling for proposals from museums, museum service organizations, and universities for projects that will enhance the professional development of museum staff. The 21st Century Museum Professionals grants are intended to have an impact on multiple institutions by reaching broad groups of museum professionals throughout cities, counties, states, regions, and the nation. Funding will support projects involving core management skills such as planning, leadership, finance, program design, partnership, and evaluation. Projects may also focus on collections care and management, interpretation, marketing and audience development, staff retention, visitor services, governance, and other areas of museum operations. Descriptions of the awarded proposals from 2008 are available at www.IMLS.gov. Applicants may request from $15,000 - $500,000 for a grant period of up to three years. The application deadline is March 16, 2009. IMLS has scheduled audio-conference calls to give prospective applicants opportunities to ask the IMLS staff questions pertaining to 21st Century Museum Professionals Grants. Participants will need the information below to participate: Date: Thursday, February 12 Time: 2:00 PM ET Participant Dial-In Number: 800-603-9527 Conference ID: 72455651 Application guidelines and instructions are available at www.imls.gov. Please direct any questions about the program to Christopher Reich, Senior Program Officer, 202-653-4685, creich@imls.gov, or Twinet Kimbrough, Program Specialist, 202-653-4703, tkimbrough@imls.gov. 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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