FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
January 11, 2010

IMLS Press Contacts 
202-653-4632

Jeannine Mjoseth, [log in to unmask]
Mamie Bittner, [log in to unmask]

IMLS Accepting Applications for Native American/Native Hawaiian Museum
Services Grants

Application Deadline: April 1, 2010

Washington, DC-The Institute of Museum and Library Services (IMLS) is
accepting grant applications to the Native American/Native Hawaiian
(NANH) Museum Services program. NANH grants support projects that
promote learning and innovation in museums and museum-related
organizations of federally-recognized Indian tribes, Alaskan Native
Villages and corporations, and organizations that primarily serve and
represent Native Hawaiians. 

NANH program grants ranging from $5,000-$50,000 will be awarded to
museum projects that sustain heritage, culture, and knowledge in the
following areas: 

* Programming: Services and activities that support the educational
mission of museums and museum-related organizations.
* Professional development: Education or training that builds the
skills, knowledge, and professional capacity of staff-paid or
volunteer-who provide or manage museum service activities.
* Enhancement of museum services: Support for activities that enable and
improve museum services.

Awards will be announced in September 2010. For more information,
including NANH guidelines and the application form, go to:
www.imls.gov/applicants/grants/nativeServices.shtm. 

IMLS has scheduled a toll free audio-conference call on Thursday,
February 25 at 3 p.m. ET to give prospective applicants the opportunity
to ask IMLS staff questions pertaining to the program. Please visit the
Web site closer to the call-in date for more information. 

Applicants are encouraged to contact program staff with their questions:

Sandra Narva, Senior Program Officer
Phone: 202/653-4634
E-mail: [log in to unmask]

Reagan Moore, Program Specialist
Phone: 202/653-4637
E-mail: [log in to unmask] 

Tim Carrigan, Program Specialist
Phone: 202/653-4639
E-mail: [log in to unmask]

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.
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
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