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Giuliana Bullard, gbullard@imls.gov
Washington, DC—The Institute of Museum and Library Services (IMLS) today announced 21 awards totaling $496,978 matched with $408,150 of non-federal funds for Sparks! Ignition Grants. IMLS received 99 applications requesting just over $2.3 million.
Sparks! Ignition Grants for Libraries and Museums are small grants that encourage libraries and museums to test and evaluate innovations in the ways they operate and the services they provide. Sparks! grantees demonstrate innovation and broad potential impact, often turning turn small investments of funds into nationally significant projects.
“Museums and libraries use Sparks! Ignition Grants for projects that test creative, new solutions to challenging problems,” said Susan Hildreth, IMLS Director. “The projects of the 21 libraries and museums receiving grants exhibit a wonderful variety of fresh ideas. They include a pop-up science education program delivered by fire engine to a community in California; an investigation into how 3D printing can be used to engage audiences at a Chicago art museum; and a program of technology assistance, training, and mentoring by an academic library to help veterans transition into college life.”
Click here to view the list of funded projects.
For more information about this funding opportunity including program guidelines and contacts, visit one of the following pages:
Use the IMLS grants search tool to view our archive of grants awarded by the Institute. Search grants by grant name, institution, or project type.
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