Reviewer Resources | Institute of Museum and Library Services

Overview

The resources below are provided for IMLS grant program reviewers, but we also encourage grant applicants and prospective reviewers to familiarize themselves with the grant review process by reading them. Learn how to become a reviewer.

Guidance for IMLS Office of Library Services Peer Reviewers

All Grant Programs

Complying with Ethical Obligations and Avoiding Conflicts of Interest (PDF, 88 KB)
Ethics/Avoiding Conflicts of Interest
How to Review Applications in eGMS Reach (PDF, 1.1 MB)

Guidance for IMLS Office of Museum Services Peer Reviewers

All Grant Programs

Webinar for Potential Museum Reviewers
Complying with Ethical Obligations and Avoiding Conflicts of Interest (PDF, 88 KB)
How to Use Login.gov to Access eGMS Reach (PDF, 1.3 MB)
How to Review Applications in eGMS Reach (PDF, 1.1 MB)

21st Century Museum Professionals Program: Panel Review

Panel Reviewer Handbook: 21st Century Museum Professionals Program (PDF, 330KB)

American Latino Museum Internship and Fellowship Initiative: Panel Review

Panel Reviewer Handbook: American Latino Museum Internship and Fellowship Initiative (PDF, 788KB)

Museum Grants for African American History and Culture: Panel Review

Panel Reviewer Handbook: Museum Grants for African American History and Culture (PDF, 350KB)

Native American/Native Hawaiian Museum Services Program: Panel Review

Panel Reviewer Handbook: Native American/Native Hawaiian Museum Services Program (PDF, 298KB)

Inspire! Grants for Small Museums

Panel Reviewer Handbook: Inspire! Grants for Small Museums (PDF, 338KB)

Field Reviewer Handbook: Inspire! Grants for Small Museums (PDF, 447KB)

Museums Empowered

Panel Reviewer Handbook: Museums Empowered (PDF, 274KB)

Field Reviewer Handbook: Museums Empowered (PDF, 425KB)

Museums for America

Panel Reviewer Handbook: Museums for America (PDF, 325KB)

Field Reviewer Handbook: Museums for America (PDF, 380KB)

National Leadership Grants for Museums

Panel Reviewer Handbook: National Leadership Grants for Museums (PDF, 274KB)

Field Reviewer Handbook: National Leadership Grants for Museums (PDF, 325KB)

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In 2024, the Institute of Museum and Library Services (IMLS) awarded $266.7 million through grantmaking, research and policy development, to advance, support, and empower America's museums, libraries, and related organizations.

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