Congresswoman Hirono Announces Applications Are Now Being Accepted for Native American/Native Hawaiian Museum Services Grants
Application Deadline: April 1, 2009
WASHINGTON, D.C.—Congresswoman Mazie K. Hirono (D-Hawai‘i) has announced that the Institute of Museum and Library Services (IMLS) is accepting grant applications to the Native American/Native Hawaiian (NANH) Museum Services program. NANH grants support projects that promote enhanced learning and innovation within museums and museum-related organizations, and are available to federally recognized Indian tribes, Alaskan Native Villages and corporations, and organizations that primarily serve and represent Native Hawaiians.
Grant funding for the NANH program ranges from $5,000-$50,000, and provides opportunities for Native American tribes and Native Hawaiian organizations to sustain heritage, culture, and knowledge by strengthened museum services in the following areas:
* Programming: Services and activities that support the educational mission of museums and museum-related organizations.
* Professional development: Education or training that builds the skills, knowledge, and professional capacity of staff—paid or volunteer—who provide or manage museum service activities.
* Enhancement of museum services: Support for activities that enable and improve museum services.
Awards will be announced in September 2009. For more information, including
NANH guidelines and the application, go to: www.imls.gov/applicants/grants/nativeServices.shtm.
IMLS has scheduled an audio-conference call to give prospective applicants the 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: Thursday, February 19
Time: 3:00 PM ET
Participant Dial-In Number: 800-603-9527 Conference ID: 72456752
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 Moore, Program Specialist
Phone: 202/653-4637
E-mail: rmoore@imls.gov
Robert Trio, Program Specialist
Phone: 202/653-4689
E-mail: rtrio@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 www.imls.gov.
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