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Contact: Giuliana Bullard, 202-653-4799
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Open Grant Opportunity Encourages Community Development Approaches
Deadline for applications is May 14
Museums, libraries, and archives, as well as universities and non-profit organizations with experience in museum, library, or archives projects and expertise in
community development work, are eligible to apply. Award amounts will range from $25,000 to $150,000, and a one-to-one cost share is required. More details can be found in the
application guidelines.
The grant is part of IMLS’s
Community Catalyst initiative, which examines how libraries, archives, and museums can work collaboratively with their communities to improve community wellbeing.
“Libraries, archives, and museums have distinctive abilities and assets, such as their relationships, knowledge, and spaces, that can be leveraged to bring about
positive community change,” said IMLS Director Dr. Kathryn K. Matthew. “The word ‘catalyst’ refers to how these essential institutions can spark ideas, energy, and action around a community’s vision.”
The Community Catalyst funding opportunity encourages applicants to use innovative, collaborative approaches and to explore new project partners within their communities.
The definition of a proposed project’s community and desired impact is unique to each applicant. Successful proposals will draw on collective impact methodologies, social well-being indicators, asset mapping, and other approaches from the community development
field.
In addition to receiving IMLS funding, applicants may be considered for technical assistance through the Environmental Protection Agency’s “Building
Blocks: Sustainable Strategies for Small Cities and Rural Areas and Supporting Equitable Development” program. EPA will provide support to selected applicants to help them identify local opportunities for smart growth in their communities as it
relates to their projects’ goals.
IMLS invites all interested applicants to attend an
informational webinar on Monday, March 26 from 2:00 to 3:00 p.m. ET.
IMLS uses the Blackboard Collaborate system for webinars. If you are a first-time user, please see the bottom of the IMLS
webinar page
for more information or to check your system compatibility. Recordings of the webinars will also be available.
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About the Institute of Museum and Library Services (IMLS)
The Institute of Museum and Library Services is the primary source of federal support for the nation's approximately
120,000
libraries and
35,000
museums and related organizations. Our mission is to inspire libraries and museums to advance innovation, lifelong learning, and cultural and civic engagement. Our grant
making, policy development, and research help libraries and museums deliver valuable services that make it possible for communities and individuals to thrive. To learn more, visit
www.imls.gov
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