In 2024, the Institute of Museum and Library Services (IMLS) awarded $266.7 million through grantmaking, research and policy development, to advance, support, and empower America's museums, libraries, and related organizations.
Office Directory
If you are unsure where to direct your question or comment, please contact imlsinfo@imls.gov.
Office of the Director
The Office of the Director (OD) provides guidance, leadership, and direction necessary to fulfill the agency’s mission.
directorsoffice@imls.gov
Office of Library Services
The Office of Library Services (OLS) oversees and administers the Agency's library-focused grant programs and other activities.
Discretionary Grants: imls-librarygrants@imls.gov
Grants to States Program: stateprograms@imls.gov
The Research and Evaluation function executes three key functions: research, evaluations, and surveys & data.
research@imls.gov
Office of Museum Services
The Office of Museum Services (OMS) oversees and administers the Agency's museum-focused grant programs and other activities.
Grant Programs: imls-museumgrants@imls.gov
Peer Reviewers: imls-museumreviewers@imls.gov
Office of the Chief Financial Officer
The Office of the Chief Financial Officer (OCFO) is responsible for the strategic financial operations of IMLS, including federal financial reporting and audit requirements.
contracting-office@imls.gov
Office of the Chief Information Officer
The Office of Chief Information Officer (OCIO) provides operational and strategic IT services for the agency.
ocio@imls.gov
Office of Communications and Public Liaison
The IMLS Office of Communications and Public Liaison (OCPL) leads strategic communications, including congressional affairs and legislative communications, supporting timely and accurate communications while engaging audiences, partners, and policymakers across the United States and its Territories.
For the media: imlsnews@imls.gov
Congressional Affairs: congressional-affairs@imls.gov
Webmaster: webmaster@imls.gov
Office of General Counsel
The Office of General Counsel (OGC) advises and assists IMLS in effectively identifying, addressing, and defending against potential risks, and represents the Agency in administrative forums.
Primary OGC Contact: ogc@imls.gov.
FOIA: foia@imls.gov
The Grants Management maximizes the effectiveness of IMLS’s grantmaking by ensuring compliance with all federal requirements for the efficient management of applications and awards.
General Grant Information: imls-ogm@imls.gov
Questions About Active Awards: grantsadmin@imls.gov
Awardee Reporting: imlsreporting@imls.gov
Office of Human Resources
The Office of Human Resources (OHR) is committed to recruiting, developing, and retaining a high-quality workforce that will effectively achieve the agency’s mission, goals, and objectives.
ohr@imls.gov
Office of Research and Evaluation
The Office of Research and Evaluation (ORE) executes three key functions: research, evaluations, and surveys & data.
research@imls.gov
