[StBernard] IMLS Calls for 2008 National Leadership Grant Applications

[Westley Annis]

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE 
November 28, 2007 

 

IMLS Calls for 2008 National Leadership Grant Applications 

Deadline: February 1, 2008 

WASHINGTON, DC--The Institute of Museum and Library Services (IMLS) is
accepting grant applications for the agency's 2008 National Leadership Grant
(NLG) program. The deadline for submitting applications is February 1, 2008.


Now in their 10th year, National Leadership Grants have supported the
innovative thinking necessary to help libraries and museums meet the
changing needs of the American public. 

This year's guidelines encourage projects that create partnerships between
libraries and museums, integrate new technologies, and highlight the
agency's focus on conservation and preservation.

The five funding categories include Advancing Digital Resources, Library and
Museum Collaboration, Collaboration Planning Grants, Research Projects and
Demonstration Projects.

Requests may range between $50,000 and $1,000,000. In addition,
collaborative planning grants of $40,000 are available for projects
involving more than one institution.

IMLS offers applicants an online tutorial at
http://www.imls.gov/project_planning <http://www.imls.gov/project_planning>
for developing a project plan for a NLG application. IMLS has also scheduled
two audio-conference calls to give prospective applicants an opportunity to
ask the IMLS staff questions pertaining to National Leadership Grants. 

Date: Wednesday, December 12 
Time: 4:00 PM EST 
Participant Dial-In Number: 800-603-9527 Conference ID: 25777385 

Date: Thursday, January 10 
Time: 2:00 PM EST 
Participant Dial-In Number: 800-603-9527 Conference ID: 25778593 

Applications, guidelines, and examples of successful proposals can be found
on the agency's Web site. All applications must be submitted electronically
through Grants.gov. Instructions for completing and submitting applications
through Grants.gov are in the guidelines and on the IMLS Web site.

Awards will be announced in September 2008. 

Applicants are encouraged to contact the program officers listed below with
their questions. 

Program Contacts for Libraries: 
Rachel Frick, Senior Program Officer 
(Advancing Digital Resources, Research, Demonstration, Collaborative
Planning Grants) 
Phone: 202/653-4667 
E-mail: rfrick at imls.gov 

Susan Malbin, Senior Program Officer 
(Library and Museum Collaboration Grants, Research, Demonstration,
Collaborative Planning Grants) 
Phone: 202/653-4768 
E-mail: smalbin at imls.gov 

Mary Allen, Program Specialist 
(Advancing Digital Resources, Research, Demonstration, Collaborative
Planning Grants) 
Phone: 202/653-4687 
E-mail: mallen at imls.gov 

Janet M. Ciciarelli, Program Specialist 
(Library and Museum Collaboration Grants, Research, Demonstration,
Collaborative Planning Grants) 
Phone: 202/653-4798 
E-mail: jciciarelli at imls.gov 

Program Contacts for Museums: 
Dan Lukash, Senior Program Officer 
Phone: 202/653-4644 
E-mail: dlukash at imls.gov 

Jennifer Headley, Program Specialist 
Phone: 202/653-4702 
E-mail: jheadley at imls.gov 

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 122,000 libraries and 17,500 museums. The
Institute's mission is to create strong libraries and museums that connect
people to information and ideas. The Institute works at the national level
and in coordination with state and local organizations to sustain heritage,
culture, and knowledge; enhance learning and innovation; and support
professional development. To learn more about the Institute, please visit
http://www.imls.gov <http://www.imls.gov> .