"Museums for America Application Deadline is November 15"
2005-10-24 until 2005-11-15
Institute of Museum and Library Services
Washington, DC, USA United States of America

IMLS's largest grant program for museums will award over $16 million to museums nationwide in FY2006. Washington, DC-The Institute of Museum and Library Services (IMLS) encourages U.S. museums, from art to zoo, both large and small, to apply for funds from the largest federal grant program for museums, Museums for America.

"Museums for America grants help museums sustain cultural heritage, support lifelong learning and act as centers of community engagement," said IMLS Acting Director Mary Chute. "The grants enable these institutions to advance their strategic plans and create public value."

In FY 2005, IMLS awarded $16,859,240 to 169 museums of all types and sizes across the country. For examples of the types of projects Museums for America support, please see the descriptions of this year's grant projects at: http://www.imls.gov/results.asp?year=10&program=1052&description=on&sort =year

The deadline is fast approaching: November 15, 2005. IMLS encourages all eligible museums to apply. Applicants may request up to $150,000. Guidelines, successful proposals, and application forms are available on the IMLS Web site at: http://www.imls.gov/grants/museum/mus_mfa.htm. You may also contact Christine Henry, Senior Program Officer, at 202-653-4674, chenry@imls.gov with questions or for further information.

The Institute of Museum and Library Services is an independent federal grant-making agency dedicated to creating and sustaining a nation of learners by helping libraries and museums serve their communities. The Institute fosters leadership, innovation, and a lifetime of learning by supporting the 15,000 museums and 122,000 libraries in America. The Institute also encourages partnerships to expand the educational benefit of libraries and museums. To learn more about the Institute, please visit http://www.imls.gov.

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