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February 10, 2020
The White House has requested $23 million in funding for the orderly closure of the Institute of Museum and Library Services.
January 30, 2020
Anthony D. Smith returns to lead the agency’s discretionary library programs.
January 29, 2020
The new initiative aims to better equip museum and library professionals to serve young children and families.
January 27, 2020
Crosby Kemper III takes the helm of the Institute of Museum and Library Services as its sixth director on January 27.
January 15, 2020
The additional FY 2020 funding will go to support Museums Empowered and Inspire! Grants for Small Museums grants.
December 5, 2019
The application deadline is May 1, 2020.
December 5, 2019
These noncompetitive grants of $6,000 to $10,000 can include up to $3,000 in eligible education and assessment activities or travel.
November 18, 2019
The report details the health of the agency’s finances from October 1, 2018, to September 30, 2019.
November 4, 2019
Cohort learning and evaluation will expand the impact of funded library and archives grants.
October 17, 2019
Grant applications to support the preservation of nationally significant historic properties and collections will be accepted through December 10, 2019.
September 23, 2019
The funds will support the preservation of nationally significant historic properties and collections throughout the country.
September 17, 2019
Scott Carey joins IMLS as the agency's new Chief Information Officer.
September 11, 2019
Federal funds to be invested in lifelong learning, collections care, and workforce development projects.
September 11, 2019
National Leadership Grants for Museums address evolving needs and trends in the museum field.