Program
Overview
Museum professionals need high levels of knowledge and
expertise as they help create public value for the communities
they serve. The purpose of the 21st Century Museum Professionals
program is to increase the capacity of museums by improving
the knowledge and skills of museum professionals.
21st Century Museum Professionals grants
are intended to have an impact upon multiple institutions
by reaching broad groups of museum professionals throughout
a city, county, state, region, or the nation. Grants
fund a broad range of activities, including the development
and implementation of classes, seminars, and workshops;
resources to support leadership development; collection,
assessment, development and/or dissemination of information
that leads to better museum operations; activities that
strengthen the use of contemporary technology tools
to deliver programs and services; support for the enhancement
of pre-professional training programs; and organizational
support for the development of internship and fellowship
programs.
Eligibility
Museums that fulfill the eligibility
criteria for museums may apply. Public or private
not-forprofit agencies, organizations or associations
that engage in activities designed to advance museums
and the museum profession may also apply. In addition,
institutions of higher education, including public and
nonprofit universities are eligible.
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