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IMLS News
September 2021
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The Institute of Museum and Library Services is a partner in the Library of Congress National Book Festival. Check out the on-demand programs and see what in-person events are taking place in your area. Read More
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The National Park Service, IMLS, NEH, and NEA announced $15.5 million in Save America’s Treasures grants to fund 49 preservation and conservation projects in 29 states.
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IMLS is now accepting nominations for the 2022 National Medal for Museum and Library Service, the nation’s highest honor awarded to libraries and museums for service to their communities.
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From emergency preparedness kits to Internet access, online tutoring, and resume assistance, here’s how South Carolina libraries are helping communities all across the state.
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Constitution Day commemorates the formation and signing of the U.S. Constitution on September 17, 1787. Since that day the 15th and 19th Amendments have guaranteed all U.S. citizens the right to vote.
In honor of Constitution Day, go to vote.gov and register. If you have questions about updating your registration or want to learn more about how, when, and where to vote in your area.
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The Collections Assessment for Conservation (CAP) program supports small and mid-sized museums better care for their collections.
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The Laura Bush 21st Century Librarian Program (LB21) supports the development of a diverse workforce of librarians and archivists in order to meet the information needs of their communities.
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The National Leadership Grants for Libraries Program (NLG-L) supports projects that address critical needs of the library and archives fields and have the potential to advance practice in these professions to strengthen library and archival services for the American public.
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The National Medals program recognizes outstanding libraries and museums of all types and sizes that deeply impact their communities.
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The Museum Grants for African American History and Culture program (AAHC program) is designed to build the capacity of African American museums and support the growth and development of museum professionals at African American museums.
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The Native American/Native Hawaiian Museum Services (NANH) grant program supports Indian tribes and organizations that primarily serve and represent Native Hawaiians in sustaining heritage, culture, and knowledge through exhibitions, educational services and programming, workforce professional development, organizational capacity building, and collections stewardship.
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The Museums for America program supports museums of all sizes and disciplines to undertake projects that strengthen their ability to serve their public.
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The Museums Empowered: Professional Development Opportunities for Museum Staff is a special initiative of the Museums for America grant program that supports projects that use the transformative power of professional development and training to generate systemic change within museums of all types and sizes.
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The 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 to strengthen museum services for the American public.
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The Inspire! Grants for Small Museums is a special initiative of the Museums for America program that supports small museums of all disciplines in project-based efforts to serve the public through exhibitions, educational/interpretive programs, digital learning resources, professional development, community debate and dialogue, audience-focused studies, and/or collections management, curation, care, and conservation.
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The U.S. Department of the Treasury (Treasury) has released guidance for the Coronavirus Capital Projects Fund (CPF) program established by the American Rescue Plan Act of 2021. This program provides $10 billion for eligible governments (State, territories, freely associated states and Tribes) to carry out critical capital projects that directly enable work, education, and health monitoring, including remote options, in response to the COVID-19 public health emergency. The Capital Projects Fund Guidance, now available at treasury.gov/CPF, describes how governments may access and use these funds.
A key priority of this program is to make funds available to recipients that would like to make investments in high-quality, affordable broadband infrastructure and other digital connectivity technologies focused on closing the digital divide. This pandemic has shown us that broadband infrastructure is indispensable for access to critical services and participation in aspects daily life, including remote work, telehealth, and distance learning. The guidance provides information about eligible areas for investment and technical standards, and encourages projects in economically distressed areas, supports community empowerment, and encourages strong labor practices.
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States/territories: September 30, 2021 at 3:00 PM ET. Register here.
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Tribal governments: October 6, 2021 at 3:00 PM ET. Register here.
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The FCC will open a second application filing window for schools and libraries to request funding from the roughly $2 billion in Emergency Connectivity Fund program funds remaining for connected devices and broadband connections for off-campus use by students, school staff, and library patrons for the current 2021-22 school year.
From September 28 to October 13, eligible schools and libraries can apply for financial support to purchase connected devices like laptops and tablets, Wi-Fi hotspots, modems, routers, and broadband connectivity for off-campus use by students, school staff, and library patrons during the COVID-19 emergency period. During this second application filing window, eligible schools and libraries, in addition to school/library consortia and Tribal libraries eligible for IMLS support, can submit requests for funding to purchase eligible equipment and services between July 1, 2021, and June 30, 2022.
More information about the program is available at emergencyconnectivityfund.org, including information about how to apply. Help with program questions is also available by calling 800-234-9781 from 8:00 a.m. to 8:00 p.m. EST.
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The Library of Congress has announced the 2021 National Book Festival, which promises an exciting experience throughout the extended 10-day virtual festival.
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Conversations with Crosby
Watch the video recording of IMLS Director Crosby Kemper's discussion with Secretary of the Smithsonian Institution Lonnie Bunch about the depth and diversity of American stories, what being a custodian of cultural heritage means today, and how museums and libraries can help strengthen the fabric of our communities at a critical point in the nation’s history.
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Sept. 29: Idaho Association of Museums – Senior Museum Program Officer Reagan Moore will present a webinar on IMLS museum funding opportunities.
Oct. 5: Iowa Museum Association virtual conference – Museum Program Specialist Laura Zamarripa will present the session “Funding Opportunities through the IMLS Office of Museum Services.”
Oct. 5 - 7: Association of Science and Technology Center virtual conference – Supervisory Grants Management Specialist Helen Wechsler will present “Federal Funding Workshop” and “Federal Funding Showcase.”
Oct. 6: Association of African American Museums – Supervisory Grants Management Specialist Mark Isaksen will present a webinar on IMLS museum funding opportunities.
Oct. 12 - 15: American Association for State and Local History virtual conference – IMLS Director Crosby Kemper will attend sessions. Supervisory Grants Management Specialist Helen Wechsler will present "Making Money Serve Justice.” Additional office hours available.
Oct. 13 - 15: West Virginia Library Association’s Fall Conference – IMLS Director Crosby Kemper to give the keynote address and visit 2021 National Medal Recipient Cabell County Public Library.
Oct. 15: Visitor Studies Association – Supervisory Grants Management Specialist Helen Wechsler will present "Museum Funding Opportunities from the Institute of Museum and Library Services: 1-Month to Deadline Webchat!"
Oct. 18: Fall 2021 Federal Depository Library Virtual Conference – IMLS Director Crosby Kemper to give keynote address.
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About the Institute of Museum and Library Services (IMLS)
The Institute of Museum and Library Services is the primary source of federal support for the nation's libraries and museums. We advance, support, and empower America’s museums, libraries, and related organizations through grantmaking, research, and policy development. Our vision is a nation where museums and libraries work together to transform the lives of individuals and communities. To learn more, visit www.imls.gov and follow us on Facebook and Twitter.
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