The following is a press release from the federal Institute of Museum and Library Services (IMLS). Having trouble viewing this e-mail? Read it online at http://www.imls.gov/news/default.aspx. Call for Applications: Museum for America Grants August 29, 2011 FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE IMLS Press Contacts 202-653-4632 Natasha Marstiller, [log in to unmask] Mamie Bittner, [log in to unmask] Washington, DC-The Institute of Museum and Library Services (IMLS) is accepting applications in the following grant program: Museums for America Deadline: November 1, 2011 Prospective applicants are invited to participate in one of two pre-application Webinars to learn more about the program, ask questions, and listen to the questions and comments of other participants. The Webinar schedule for the Museums for America program is as follows: Wednesday, September 21, 2011, at 3-4 p.m. Eastern Time Tuesday, October 4, 2011, at 3-4 p.m. Eastern Time Click here for more information about this funding opportunity <http://www.imls.gov/applicants/detail.aspx?GrantId=11> , including program guidelines, contacts, and Webinar access information. Use the IMLS grants search <http://www.imls.gov/recipients/search.aspx> 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 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 the Institute, please visit www.imls.gov <http://www.imls.gov/> .