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FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE IMLS Press Contacts Grant Awards Announcement: Washington, DC—The Institute of Museum and Library Services (IMLS) announced today 6 awards totaling $1,402,322 matched with $92,270 of non-federal funds for Connecting to Collections Statewide Implementation Grants. IMLS received 12 applications requesting $2,574,747 in funds. “IMLS has long supported projects that seek to address the conservation and preservation needs documented by the Heritage Health Index (HHI),” said Susan Hildreth, IMLS Director. “Statewide Implementation Grants are an important component of the Connecting to Collections initiative; which provides an opportunity for states and territories to maintain and improve safe conditions for their collections.” Click here to view the list of funded projects. For more information about this grant including program guidelines and contacts, please visit http://www.imls.gov/collections/grants/implementation.htm. Use the IMLS grants search tool to view our archive of grants awarded by the Institute. Search grants by grant name, institution, or project type. About the Institute of Museum and Library Services |
