IMLS Authorizes New Grant Flexibilities for Libraries, Museums How Awardees Can Address Urgent Needs Caused by COVID-19 Washington, DC—The Institute of Museum and Library Services today announced the first of a number of critical measures to aid museums, libraries, and communities across the nation in response to COVID-19.

Federal Government Invests $50M in Museums, Libraries to Address Digital Divide During COVID-19 CARES Act Designates Funds to Expand Local Internet and Technology Access

New Application Deadlines for IMLS Library Services Grants Grant Proposals for Five Agency Programs Due Later in April, May Washington, DC—The Institute of Museum and Library Services announced today that several upcoming application deadlines for library services grants will be changed to support libraries and their communities as they respond to COVID-19.

IMLS Releases FY 2019 Annual Performance Report Washington, DC—The Institute of Museum and Library Services announced today that the agency's Annual Performance Report (APR) is now available for FY 2019. The report is an in-depth look at how IMLS aligns its strategic priorities with practice.

$166 Million Invested in Libraries Across America Largest Source of Federal Funding for Library Services Reaches Every State, Territory

IMLS Statement on the President's FY 2021 Budget Proposal Washington, DC—Today, the Trump Administration released details from its budget request to Congress for FY 2021. The White House has requested $23 million in funding for the orderly closure of the Institute of Museum and Library Services, effective October 1, 2020.

New Associate Deputy Director Joins IMLS Office of Library Services Anthony D. Smith Returns to Lead Agency’s Discretionary Programs

IMLS Invests in School Readiness, Building National Network of Museums and Libraries Grant to the Boston Children’s Museum to Scale Up Early Learning Work

Crosby Kemper III Named Director of the Institute of Museum and Library Services

IMLS to Invest $3 Million in Professional Development, Capacity Building Across Museum Sector Additional FY 2020 Funding to Focus on Development of Museum Professionals at All Career Stages