FOR IMMEDIATE
RELEASE
December 13, 2007
IMLS Press
Contacts
202-653-4632
Jeannine Mjoseth, jmjoseth@imls.gov
Mamie Bittner, mbittner@imls.gov
IMLS Calls for 2008 Native American Library Basic Grant,
Basic Grant with Education/Assessment Option, and Enhancement
Grant Applications
Application Deadlines:
Basic Grants: March 3, 2008
Enhancement Grants: May 1, 2008
WASHINGTON, DC—The
Institute of Museum and Library Services (IMLS) is accepting
applications for the 2008 Native American Library Services
Basic Grants and Enhancement Grants. Native American Library
Services Basic Grants are available to support existing
library operations and to maintain core library services.
Applicants may choose to apply for the Education/Assessment
Option in conjunction with the Basic Grant. This option
provides funding for staff participation in library-related
continuing education courses, training workshops, and
conferences; and for the hiring of a consultant for an
onsite professional library assessment. Enhancement Grants
may enhance existing library services or implement new
library services, particularly as they relate to the goals
of the Library Services and Technology Act (LSTA).
The grants are designed to help Native
American libraries overcome many of the challenges they
face and improve services to their communities. The Institute
encourages libraries to use technology to bring information
to people in new and interesting ways. At the same time,
these grants support a range of traditional library services
to ensure that users have access to all the kinds of information
they need and want. Grant funds may be used to improve
services to underserved communities and to persons who
have difficulty using a library. They may also be used
to establish or enhance electronic linkages with other
libraries and service organizations, to promote the use
of electronic networks, and to encourage the sharing of
resources within and among communities. In 2007, IMLS
made Basic Grants to 237 American Indian tribes and Alaska
Native villages. In addition, the Institute received 55
applications for competitive Enhancement Grants and made
14 awards.
Applicants must apply online through Grants.gov.
More information, including guidelines and the application,
can be found at www.imls.gov/applicants/grants/nativeAmerican.shtm
and www.imls.gov/applicants/grants/nativeEnhance.shtm.
Basic Grant and Basic Grant with Education/Assessment
Option awards will be announced in June 2008. Enhancement
Grants will be announced in September 2008.
IMLS has also scheduled two audio-conference
calls to give prospective applicants an opportunity to
ask the IMLS staff questions pertaining to Native American
Library Basic Grant and Enhancement Grant applications.
The phone calls are scheduled:
Topic: Basic Grants
Date of Call: Monday, January 28
Time of Call: 2 PM Eastern Time
Participant Dial-In Number: 1-800-603-9527
Conference ID# 27475281
Topic: Enhancement Grants
Date of Call: Monday, February 11
Time of Call: 2 PM Eastern Time
Participant Dial-In Number: 1-800-603-9527
Conference ID# 27476560
For more information, contact Alison Freese,
Senior Program Officer at 202/653-4665 or afreese@imls.gov.
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