21st Century Museum Professionals Program

Note to applicants: The FY 2013 National Leadership Grant program now incorporates proposals previously solicited through the 21st Century Museum Professionals program. Read FAQ on FY13 museum program changes. (PDF, 224 KB)

Visit the National Leadership Grant grant program page.

Access FY 2012 21st Century Musum Professionals Grant program Guidelines Online

21st Century Museum Professionals content on the IMLS Web site:
KCHELP Workshop
Blog Post: HELP Advance: Supporting the Small Museum

April 23, 2013 08:00 AM
The Hands-on Experiential Learning Project (HELP) is a professional development training program that addresses the specific needs of small and mid-size museum professionals. Read More

 
Powerhouse Science Center
Blog Post: Community Scientists Wow Museum Visitors

March 20, 2013 11:55 AM
Museum educators at the Powerhouse Science Center create practical guide to help local scientists build new skills. Read More

 
Blog Post: Museums as Dinner Table: Dialogues on Immigration

March 19, 2013 01:30 PM
This spring, participants of the Immigration and Civil Rights Network will discuss immigration issues and work together to bring those dialogues to their museums. Read More

 
Cuba Rushford Middle School1
Blog Post: A Teacher’s Reflection on Developing a Model for Technology-Based Museum School Partnerships

March 15, 2013 08:40 AM
A middle school social studies class in upstate New York teamed up with the educational director at the Minneapolis Institute of the Arts to help students create “digital artifacts” based on the museum’s collection. Read More

 
Baseball Hall of Fame
Blog Post: A Cooperstown Close-up: Developing a Model for Technology-Based Museum School Partnerships

March 15, 2013 08:37 AM
By linking up classroom educators and museum educators, the Baseball Hall of Fame has used distance learning to educate kids in geography, economics, math, and civil rights history. Read More