July 30, 2015

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE

IMLS Press Contact
202-653-4664
Melissa Heintz mheintz@imls.gov

Washington, DC—The Institute of Museum and Library Services (IMLS) today announced seven competitive library grants for the Pacific Territories, Freely Associated States, and U.S. Virgin Islands totaling $240,000.

IMLS provides support for these entities through a competitive process administered by Mid-continent Research for Education and Learning (McREL). This year’s grants were awarded to the following:

  • Feleti Barstow Public Library – Pago Pago, AS
  • Joeten-Kiyu Public Library – Saipan, MP
  • FSM National Government – Palikir, Pohnpei, FM
  • Guam Public Library System – Hagatna, GU
  • Republic of Palau – Koror, PW
  • Alele, Inc. – Majuro, MH
  • Executive Office of the Government of the Virgin Islands – St. Thomas, VI

"IMLS is strongly committed to reaching underserved populations, and these grants will help address digital and learning divides that are compounded by remote island geography and high connectivity costs," said IMLS Acting Director Maura Marx. "Through summer learning opportunities, digital training, and professional development for library staff, these projects have the potential for long-term impact among their target audiences."

For award details, see the list of funded projects.

For questions about program guidelines, contact IMLS State Programs.

Use the IMLS grants search tool to view our archive of grants awarded by the Institute. Search grants by grant name, institution, or program.

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