| FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
December 18, 2008
Press Contacts
202-653-4632
Jeannine Mjoseth, jmjoseth@imls.gov
Mamie Bittner, mbittner@imls.gov
IMLS Calls for 2009
Native American Library Grant Applications
Application Deadlines:
Basic Grants: March 2, 2009
Enhancement Grants: May 1, 2009
Washington, DC—The
Institute of Museum and Library Services (IMLS) is accepting
applications for the 2009 Native American Library Services
Basic Grants and Enhancement Grants. These grants are
designed to help Native American libraries support their
communities by improving their collections, establishing
or enhancing their technological capabilities, making
their libraries and holdings accessible to all users,
and strengthening their traditional library services to
ensure that patrons are able to find the information they
need.
The Native American Library
Services Basic Grants are specifically awarded to support
existing library operations and maintain core library
services. Applicants interested in funding for staff participation
in conferences, library-related continuing education courses
and training workshops, or working with a consultant on
a library assessment may choose to apply for the supplemental
Education/Assessment Option in conjunction with the Basic
Grant. Enhancement Grants support projects that improve
existing library services or implement new services, particularly
as they relate to the goals of the Library Services and
Technology Act (LSTA).
In 2008, IMLS awarded Basic
Grants to a total of 209 American Indian tribes and Alaska
Native villages. In addition, the Institute made 15 awards
for the competitive Enhancement Grants. To apply for these
grants, please visit www.imls.gov/applicants/grants/nativeAmerican.shtm
and www.imls.gov/applicants/grants/nativeEnhance.shtm.
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. To participate, please refer to the
information below:
Topic: Basic Grants
Date of Call: Monday, January 12
Time of Call: 3 PM Eastern Time
Participant Dial-In Number: 1-800-603-9527
Conference ID# 72465301
Topic: Enhancement Grants
Date of Call: Monday, March 16
Time of Call: 3 PM Eastern Time
Participant Dial-In Number: 1-800-603-9527
Conference ID# 72466388
For more information, contact
Alison Freese, Senior Program Officer at 202/653-4665
or afreese@imls.gov.
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