FYI on grants for Native American Library Services Karren Reish Library Grants Coordinator Library of Michigan 517-241-0021 reishk@michigan.gov<mailto:reishk@michigan.gov>

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>>>>>>>>>>>> From: "IMLS News " <imlsnews@imls.gov<mailto:imlsnews@imls.gov>> Date: July 18, 2013, 2:41:22 PM EDT

To view this message in a browser, please click here<http://www.idevmail.net/message.aspx?d=73&m=1611&e=robertsonn@michigan.gov&r=729681>. [http://www.idevmail.net/UserFiles/imls/image/logoIMLS.gif] FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE July 18, 2013 IMLS Press Contact 202-653-4799 Giuliana Bullard, gbullard@imls.gov<mailto:gbullard@imls.gov> Grant Awards Announcement: 2013 Native American Library Services Basic Grants Washington, DC—The Institute of Museum and Library Services (IMLS) announced today grants serving 242 federally-recognized tribes and Alaska Native villages and corporations and totaling $1,672,000 for the Native American Library Services Basic Grant and Basic Grant with Education/Assessment Option Program. "These small grants go a long way to help ensure libraries deliver core services for American Indian tribes and Alaska Native villages," said IMLS Director Susan Hildreth. "Libraries use the grants to buy library materials, fund salaries and training, provide Internet connectivity and computers, and much more to help meet the informational, educational, and cultural needs of tribal communities." Click here<http://www.idevmail.net/link.aspx?l=1&d=73&mid=334267&m=1611> to view the list of funded projects. Click here<http://www.idevmail.net/link.aspx?l=2&d=73&mid=334267&m=1611> for more information about this funding opportunity including program guidelines and contacts. Use the IMLS grants search tool<http://www.idevmail.net/link.aspx?l=3&d=73&mid=334267&m=1611> to view our archive of grants awarded by the Institute. Search grants by grant name, institution, or program. About the Institute of Museum and Library Services The Institute of Museum and Library Services is the primary source of federal support for the nation's 123,000 libraries and 17,500 museums. 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<http://www.idevmail.net/link.aspx?l=4&d=73&mid=334267&m=1611> and follow us on Facebook<http://www.idevmail.net/link.aspx?l=5&d=73&mid=334267&m=1611> and Twitter<http://www.idevmail.net/link.aspx?l=6&d=73&mid=334267&m=1611>.