Opening a museum after years of planning and development is exciting on its own, but when it’s also the destination of Dr. Jill Biden’s first official trip as First Lady, it’s even more reason to celebrate. The Play is on Base project fills a gap in services by bringing a children’s museum to a military installation for the first time anywhere in the world. Read more.
NEWS
Native Hawaiian Library Services and Native American Library Services Enhancement grants are now available; the deadline for submitting applications for either grant is April 1, 2022.
BLOGS

IMLS talked to the New Mexico State Librarian about how they used American Rescue Plan funding to support their communities during the pandemic.
EVENTS
Learn about career/job opportunities in the arts, humanities, history, museum, and library space as well as the ways the federal government supports professional development for HBCU faculty and leadership working in these areas. During the session, participants will hear from young professionals working in these fields as well as speakers from each field/agency citing recommended resources for internships, fellowships, and project work in these fields that students can be engaged in right now – to prepare for careers. Register now!
Conversations with Crosby
We'll be sharing new dates and topics for 2022 soon! For more information about upcoming events, please subscribe to email updates or check the IMLS event page.
DEADLINES
March 1: Native American Library Services: Basic Grants are designed to assist Native American tribes in improving core library services for their communities.
April 1: Native Hawaiian Library Services grants are designed to assist Native Hawaiian libraries in improving core library services for their communities.
April 1: Native American Library Services: Enhancement Grants are designed to assist Native American tribes in improving core library services for their communities.
June 24: Digital Humanities Advancement Grants designed in partnership with the National Endowment for the Humanities to support innovative, experimental, and computationally challenging digital projects at different stages of their lifecycles.
IMLS "On the Road"
Jan 21 – 24: ALA LibLearnX – Associate Deputy Director Teri DeVoe, presented virtually with Utah State Librarian Chaundra Johnson, “Digital Equity Impact of the American Rescue Plan Act Through IMLS Grants”

Feb 22 – 24: Knight Media Forum (virtual) – IMLS Director Crosby Kemper.

Feb 28: AAM Museum Advocacy Day – IMLS Director Crosby Kemper will deliver introductory remarks.
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