The University of Illinois Rare Books and Manuscript Library is using IMLS funding to conserve the collection of acclaimed Poet Laureate and Pulitzer Prize winner, Gwendolyn Brooks. The collection includes personal writing, photographs, and scrapbooks. Read more.
NEWS
President seeks increased funding for museums and libraries in FY 2023 Budget Request recognizing IMLS’s critical programs and services to support institutions across the country.
Announcing 30 finalists for the nation’s federal highest honor given to museums and libraries that demonstrate excellence in service to their communities.
BLOGS

April is National Poetry Month and libraries across the country are sharing the unique prose of both famous and unknown writers throughout history while encouraging young poets to give voice to their words.
Third Filing Window for Emergency Connectivity Fund 
The FCC announced that it will open a third application filing window for the Emergency Connectivity Fund (ECF) Program to award at least $1 billion in remaining ECF support and address outstanding demand. The third application filing window will open on Thursday, April 28, 2022 and close on Friday, May 13, 2022. During this filing window, applicants will be able to submit ECF requests for funding to purchase eligible equipment and up to 12 months of service between July 1, 2022 and December 31, 2023 for students, school staff, and library patrons with unmet needs.  
JOBS
Director of Communications: This position is located in the Office of Communications within the Institute of Museum and Library Services. Open until filled. Learn more at IMLS jobs.
DEADLINES
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"
April 12: 2022 Grants Resource Center Virtual Funding Summit – IMLS Supervisory Grants Management Specialist Helen Wechsler presented the session “IMLS Grants for Libraries and Museums: Tips and Techniques for Success”.

May 12: 2021 National Medal Winner, Cabell County Public Library – IMLS Director Crosby Kemper.

May 17: 2022 Interactivity Conference hosted by the Association of Children’s Museums – IMLS Senior Museum Program Officer Reagan Moore will present the session “IMLS Grant Programs, National Initiatives, and Commitment to Children”.

May 20 – 22: 2022 AAM Annual Meeting and Museum Expo – IMLS Director Crosby Kemper will attend. IMLS Deputy Director of Museums Laura Huerta Migus will join the panel session “The Funder’s Perspective: Museums & Society” as a presenter on May 21. IMLS Supervisory Grants Management Specialist Helen Wechsler will present the session “Expanding Access to Museums: Card to Culture and Museums for All” on May 20. 

May 25: IMLS America 250 Forum Kick Off Event at Lincoln Cottage – IMLS Director Crosby Kemper.

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