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Outcome Based Evaluations - Introduction to and resources for successful program evaluation. *All grant programs are subject to the availability of funds and IMLS discretion.

Application: The FY 2021 Notice of Funding Opportunity (NOFO) (PDF, 477KB) is now available.Grant Amount: $5,000–$100,000Program Overview: Native American/Native Hawaiian Museum Services grants support Indian tribes and organizations that primarily serve and represent Native Hawaiians. Program Overview: National Leadership Grants for Museums support projects that address critical needs of the museum field and that have the potential to advance practice in the profession so that museums can improve services for the American public. Washington, D.C. 20024-2135, Laura Bush 21st Century Librarian Program, The Notice of Funding Opportunity (NOFO) for FY 2021, Notice of Funding Opportunity (NOFO) for FY 2021, National Medal for Museum and Library Service, Museums Empowered: Professional Development Opportunities for Museum Staff, Native American/Native Hawaiian Museum Services Program, Museum Grants for African American History and Culture.

Votes for Women: A Visual History from Suffrage to Civil Rights. We invite you to view two pre-recorded webinars: Choosing a Funding Opportunity for FY 2021 is a general presentation on IMLS museum grants. We welcome calls from applicants and are happy to answer any questions about the grant application and review process. IMLS cannot provide technical assistance for any issues applicants encounter with proprietary software.

Application: The FY 2021 Notice of Funding Opportunity (NOFO) (PDF, 407KB) is now availableGrant Amount: $5,000–$250,000Program Overview: The goals of the Museum Grants for African American History and Culture program (AAHC program) are to build the capacity of African American museums and support the growth and development of museum professionals at African American museums. a. Senior Museum Program Officerrmoore@imls.gov, Ashley Jones

Read more. 7. Grant programs and deadlines can be searched by name, by eligible institution type, and by project type. has three project categories: Program Contacts:

Webinars: Application: The Notice of Funding Opportunity (NOFO) for FY 2021 (PDF 459KB) is now available.Program Overview: National Leadership Grants for Libraries (NLG-L) support projects that enhance the quality of library and archive services nationwide by advancing theory and practice. Program Overview: Read more. Grant Amount: $5,000–$250,000Program Overview: The Museums for America program supports projects that strengthen the ability of an individual museum to serve its public. Checking the program-specific criteria will help you ensure you're applying for the right grant for your institution. The COVID-19 Cultural and Museum Preservation Grant Program provides grants to cultural organizations and museums that experienced a loss of revenue from the closure by the proclamation of disaster emergency by the Governor on March 6, 2020 published at 50 PA.B. The final and correct versions of all IMLS application packages can be found on the Grants.gov portal directly. Museum Program Specialistajones@imls.gov, Laura Zamarripa Click here to access recordings in different formats or to read the transcript. Jump to navigation The Institute of Museum and Library Services (IMLS): The Institute of Museum and Library Services (IMLS) is focused on the transformation of individuals and communities through their funding of museums and libraries.

Organizations and institutions that utilize third-party software to submit applications via Grants.gov may encounter old or outdated forms. Check eligibility requirements What happens next? Sample Applications - Examples of successful applications from previous years, b.

Compose your application Conversations with staff can provide useful guidance and help you to explore how your idea may match the goals of a grant program. Museums Fact Sheet The directory is categorised into arts (visual and performing arts), cultural heritage (historic sites, social history, etc), Indigenous, and individual opportunities. Contact an IMLS Staff Member Consult our Grants.gov guidelines to ensure we will receive your application, complete and on-time. Overview. d. Grantee Requirements - Administration and dissemination requirements for all grantees, e. Reviewer Materials - Guidelines and handbooks used during application review. Read more. 4. Skip to main content, Application: The FY 2021 Notice of Funding Opportunity (NOFO) (PDF, 510KB) is now available.Grant Amount: $5,000–$50,000Grant Period: Up to two yearsCost Share Requirement: None. 5. Phone: 202-653-IMLS (4657) The National Endowment for the Arts is committed to supporting museum activity that reflects exceptional aesthetic investigation and meaningful community engagement, specifically through the support of exhibitions, care of collections, conservation, commissions, public art works, community engagement, education activities, and other museum work. Inspire!

The National Medal of Arts is the highest award given to artists and arts patrons by the United States government and is awarded by the President of the United States. imlsinfo@imls.gov, 955 L'Enfant Plaza North, SW, Suite 4000 Application: The FY 2021 Notice of Funding Opportunity (NOFO) (PDF, 433KB) is now available.Grant Amount: $5,000–$250,000Program Overview: Museums Empowered: Professional Development Opportunities for Museum Staff, a special initiative of the Museums for America grant program, supports staff capacity building projects that use professional development to generate systemic change within a museum. Read through the application Notice of Funding Opportunities carefully to get all the information you need on the grant program. Use the list as a starting point to discovering other funding opportunities. It is designed to help small museums implement projects that address priorities identified in their strategic plans.

Eligibility criteria will vary by program. An online grant search is available to find information on NEA grants from 2000 to the present.

Phone: 202-653-IMLS (4657) Submit your application via Grants.gov https://www.imls.gov/grants/available/inspire-grants-small-museums If you have questions, please contact any of the staff members listed under the category that best fits your project: Reagan Moore Blue Star MuseumsMuseums in all 50 states offer free admission to active-duty military personnel and their families from Memorial Day weekend through Labor Day.

To reach an IMLS staff member please click on a link below for the grant program in which you are interested. Learn how applications are reviewed and when grant announcements are made. It is important to think outside the box.

1644 (March 21, 2020), and any renewal of the state of disaster emergency. Program Overview: The National Medals are designed to recognize outstanding libraries and museums that contribute significantly to the wellbeing of their communities. Wendy Clark was appointed director of Museums, Visual Arts, and Indemnity at the National Endowment for the Arts in July... Curator, The Brandywine River Museum of Art.

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To strengthen the understanding and readiness of... Help us celebrate the NEA's 50th anniversary, National Endowment for the Arts Honors Centennial of Women’s Right to Vote with New Book, National Endowment for the Arts Approves Arts Organizations for CARES Act Funding, National Endowment for the Arts Announces CARES Act Funding to Support Arts Jobs and Help Sustain Arts Organizations, Challenge America Applicants Interested in Applying to FY21 Grants for Arts Projects, American Artscape Notable Quotable: Artist Tasha Lewis, Grant Spotlight: Celebrating Women's Suffrage at Brandywine River Museum of Art, Art Talk with Curators Katie Delmez and Jamaal Sheats, U.S. Trends in Arts Attendance and Literary Reading: 2002-2017, National Endowment for the Arts Readiness and Resilience Convening: Summary of Proceedings. Application: The FY 2021 Notice of Funding Opportunity (NOFO) (PDF, 452KB) is now available.Grant Amount: $5,000–$1,000,000Program Overview: National Leadership Grants for Museums support projects that address critical needs of the museum field and that have the potential to advance practice in the profession so that museums can improve services for the American public. Application: Please visit Museum Assessment Program for more information.Program Overview: The Museum Assessment Program (MAP) is designed to help museums assess their strengths and weaknesses, and plan for the future. 1. Washington, D.C. 20024-2135.