FOR IMMEDIATE
RELEASE
January 25, 2008
IMLS Press
Contacts
202-653-4632
Jeannine Mjoseth, jmjoseth@imls.gov
Mamie Bittner, mbittner@imls.gov
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: snarva@imls.gov
Reagan Furrow, Program Specialist
Phone: 202/653-4637
E-mail: rfurrow@imls.gov
Robert Trio, Program Specialist
Phone: 202/653-4689
E-mail: rtrio@imls.gov
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