Vital Statistics:
Number of applications:
49
Total amount requested: $12,609,485
Number of awards: 8
Total amount awarded: $2,548,088
Total recipient match: $,3147,551
Program Statement
The 21st Century Museum Professionals program supports
a range of activities, including professional training
in all areas of museum operations and leadership development.
Museum professionals need high levels of knowledge and
expertise to allow museums to play their essential role
in the education of the American public: preserving our
rich heritage and transmitting it from one generation
to the next. In partnership with schools, community organizations,
and other cultural institutions, the 21st Century Museum
Professionals program helps museum professionals update
their knowledge and skills.
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“The museum field is constantly evolving and changing,
and it is important that museum professionals are offered
the training they need to not only remain current but
also be prepared for the future. 21st Century Museum Professionals
grants are awarded to meet these needs by funding classes,
collection assessments, and pre-professional training
programs for all interested museum employees to ensure
a savvy museum workforce.”
- Dr. Anne-Imelda M. Radice,
Director, Institute of Museum and Library Services
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. |
