July 31, 2012

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE

IMLS Press Contact
202-653-4630
Mamie Bittner, mbittner@imls.gov

Washington, DC—The Institute of Museum and Library Services (IMLS) announced today 14 awards totaling $1,442,312, matched with $1,903,034 of non-federal funds for Museum Grants for African American History and Culture. IMLS received 41 applications requesting $4,277,160 in funds.

"Museum Grants for African American History and Culture help build the capacity of this important sector of heritage institutions in the United States," said Susan Hildreth, IMLS Director. "We are proud to support these organizations, their exhibits, and their programs."

Click here to view the list of funded projects.

Click here for more information about this funding opportunity including program guidelines and contacts.

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.

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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. Through grant making, policy development, and research, we help communities and individuals thrive through broad public access to knowledge, cultural heritage, and lifelong learning. To learn more about IMLS, please visit www.imls.gov.

Programs
Museum Grants for African American History and Culture