It's never too early to start planning your next IMLS museum grant application. Want to get a head start? Explore the FY 2018 Guide to Museum Funding Programs and Opportunities and the IMLS Office of Museum Services Update for FY 2016...
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Empowering Individual History Makers: The Story of Maine...The Maine Historical Society is embarking on the next phase of inclusion: empowering individuals to contribute to the Maine Memory Network.
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Finding Information and Data on IMLS GrantsLearn how to explore data and information about the grants IMLS has awarded to libraries and museums.
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Every Child Ready to Read Depends on Libraries Preparing...A research study is investigating the impacts of family-centric library early learning programming on the development of literacy and reading skills in young children.
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IMLS Statement on the President’s Proposed FY 2018 Budget
Since its inception 20 years ago, the Institute of Museum and Library Services has provided critical support enabling museums and libraries across the country to make a tremendous difference in their communities. Read more
IMLS in Your State
See the impact of IMLS in your state through grants, events, features, and research making a difference where you live.
Grants to States
The Grants to States program is the largest source of federal funding support for library services in the U.S. Using a population based formula, more than $150 million is distributed among the State Library Administrative Agencies every year.
Empowering Individual History Makers: The Story of Maine Memory Network and My Maine Stories
The Maine Historical Society is embarking on the next phase of inclusion: empowering individuals to contribute to the Maine Memory Network.
The IMLS Data Catalog
Our new Data Catalog puts IMLS data—comprising agency data such as grants administration and data about museums, libraries, and related organizations at the fingertips of researchers, developers, and interested members of the public who want to dig deeper.
IMLS News
The federal funding law includes $231 million for the Institute of Museum and Library Services.
Two new IMLS publications provide useful information to inspire you as you consider the various ways that IMLS might support your programs.
Members of the public are invited to attend the National Museum and Library Services Board meeting from 9:00 a.m. to 12:15 p.m. on Wednesday, May 24, 2017.