Research Shows Virus Undetectable on Five Highly Circulated Library Materials After Three Days Findings are Part of REALM Project to Produce Science-Based Information to Help Mitigate Exposure to Virus

IMLS Invests $719K in Small and Rural Libraries New Projects to Advance Digital Inclusion, Community Memory, School Library Practice

IMLS Awards $2.7 Million in Support of African American History and Culture Federal Investments in Museums, HBCUs, Cultural Heritage Organizations Generate Additional $2.6 Million Washington, DC—The Institute of Museum and Library Services today announced 22 grants to museums totaling $2,731,000 through the Museum Grants for African American History and Culture (AAHC) program, generating an additional $2,584,312 in matching funds. Fifty-eight organizations requested grants totaling $8,226,629.

$1.7 Million in Grants to Strengthen Native American, Native Hawaiian Museum Services IMLS Funds Projects in Support of Native Heritage and Cultural Preservation Washington, DC—The Institute of Museum and Library Services today announced 21 grants totaling $1,772,000 to support Indian tribes and organizations that primarily serve and represent Native Hawaiians.

FCC Partners with Institute of Museum and Library Services to Address Digital Divide During COVID-19 Agencies to Work Together to Keep Libraries and Their Communities Connected

IMLS Announces FY 2018 State Library Administrative Agencies Survey Results State Libraries Supported Continuing Education, Youth Services, Reading Programs

$15 Million in IMLS CARES Act Grants Now Available for Museum and Library Services Applications for Pandemic Response Funding Due June 12, 2020

$15 Million in IMLS CARES Act Grants Now Available for Museum and Library Services Applications for Pandemic Response Funding Due June 12, 2020

COVID-19 Research Partnership to Inform Safe Handling of Collections, Reopening Practices for Libraries, Museums Public-Private Partnership Engages Library, Museum Sectors to Develop Science-Based Information to Help Organizations Plan for a New Future

IMLS Announces New Stimulus Funding for Communities Across America $30 Million Infusion to Provide Emergency Relief Through State Libraries Washington, DC—The Institute of Museum and Library Services today announced measures to award the first $30 million of $50 million appropriated to the agency in the CARES Act.