IMLS National Leadership Grants

IMLS Calls for 2008 National Leadership Grant Applications

Deadline: February 1, 2008

The Institute of Museum and Library Services (IMLS) is accepting
grant applications for the agency's 2008 National Leadership Grant
(NLG) program. The deadline for submitting applications is February
1, 2008.

Now in their 10th year, National Leadership Grants have supported
the innovative thinking necessary to help libraries and museums meet
the changing needs of the American public.

This year's guidelines encourage projects that create partnerships
between libraries and museums, integrate new technologies, and
highlight the agency's focus on conservation and preservation.

The five funding categories include Advancing Digital Resources,
Library and Museum Collaboration, Collaboration Planning Grants,
Research Projects and Demonstration Projects.

Requests may range between $50,000 and $1,000,000. In addition,
collaborative planning grants of $40,000 are available for projects
involving more than one institution.

IMLS offers applicants an online tutorial at
<URL:http://www.imls.gov/project_planning> for developing a project
plan for a NLG application. IMLS has also scheduled two
audio-conference calls to give prospective applicants an opportunity
to ask the IMLS staff questions pertaining to National Leadership
Grants.

    Wednesday, December 12, 2007
    4 pm EST
    Participant Dial-In Number: 800-603-9527
    Conference ID: 25777385

    Thursday, January 10
    2 pm EST
    Participant Dial-In Number: 800-603-9527
    Conference ID: 25778593

Applications, guidelines, and examples of successful proposals can
be found on the agency's Web site. All applications must be
submitted electronically through Grants.gov. Instructions for
completing and submitting applications through Grants.gov are in the
guidelines and on the IMLS Web site.

Awards will be announced in September 2008.

Applicants are encouraged to contact the program officers listed
below with their questions.

    Program Contacts for Libraries:
    Rachel Frick, Senior Program Officer
    (Advancing Digital Resources, Research, Demonstration,
    Collaborative Planning Grants)
    202-653-4667
    rfrick [at] imls__gov

    Susan Malbin, Senior Program Officer
    (Library and Museum Collaboration Grants, Research,
    Demonstration, Collaborative Planning Grants)
    202-653-4768
    smalbin [at] imls__gov

    Mary Allen, Program Specialist
    (Advancing Digital Resources, Research, Demonstration,
    Collaborative Planning Grants)
    202-653-4687
    mallen [at] imls__gov

    Janet M. Ciciarelli, Program Specialist
    (Library and Museum Collaboration Grants, Research,
    Demonstration, Collaborative Planning Grants)
    202-653-4798
    jciciarelli [at] imls__gov

Program Contacts for Museums:

    Dan Lukash, Senior Program Officer
    202-653-4644
    dlukash [at] imls__gov

    Jennifer Headley, Program Specialist
    202-653-4702
    jheadley [at] imls__gov

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
<URL:http://www.imls.gov>.


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