The Institute of Museum and Library Services is offering the Museums Empowered grant to provide professional development opportunities for museum staff. This grant aims to strengthen the ability of individual museums to better serve the public through activities that promote systemic change within the museum. The closing date for applications is January 4, 2019, at 12:00 AM EST.
Opportunity ID: 308274
General Information
| Document Type: | Grants Notice |
| Funding Opportunity Number: | ME-FY19 |
| Funding Opportunity Title: | Museums Empowered |
| Opportunity Category: | Discretionary |
| Opportunity Category Explanation: | – |
| Funding Instrument Type: | Grant |
| Category of Funding Activity: | Arts Humanities |
| Category Explanation: | – |
| Expected Number of Awards: | 28 |
| Assistance Listings: | 45.301 — Museums for America |
| Cost Sharing or Matching Requirement: | Yes |
| Version: | Synopsis 4 |
| Posted Date: | Aug 16, 2018 |
| Last Updated Date: | Nov 26, 2018 |
| Original Closing Date for Applications: | Dec 14, 2018 |
| Current Closing Date for Applications: | Jan 04, 2019 The Institute of Museum and Library Services is extending the deadline for its Museums Empowered grant program from December 14, 2018, to January 4, 2019, for institutions located in counties included in the California Wildfires Major Disaster Declaration made on November 12, 2018. Institutions in the affected areas may request an extension by emailing creich@imls.gov by Friday, December 14, at 11:59 pm ET. ALL other areas must submit by the original deadline of 12/14/18. |
| Archive Date: | Jan 13, 2019 |
| Estimated Total Program Funding: | $2,000,000 |
| Award Ceiling: | $250,000 |
| Award Floor: | $5,000 |
Eligibility
| Eligible Applicants: | Others (see text field entitled “Additional Information on Eligibility” for clarification) |
| Additional Information on Eligibility: | Please see Notice of Funding Opportunity for eligibility information. |
Additional Information
| Agency Name: | Institute of Museum and Library Services |
| Description: | The goal of Museums for America (MFA) grants is to support projects that strengthen the abilityof an individual museum to serve its public. Museums Empowered: Professional Development Opportunities for Museum Staff is a special MFA initiative with the goal of strengthening theability of an individual museum to serve its public through professional development activitiesthat cross-cut various departments to generate systemic change within the museum. |
| Link to Additional Information: | https://www.imls.gov/grants/available/museums-empowered-professional-development-opportunities-museum-staff |
| Grantor Contact Information: | If you have difficulty accessing the full announcement electronically, please contact:
Mark Isaksen, Senior Program Officer, 202-653-4667, misaksen@imls.gov; Jill Connors-Joyner, Museum Program Officer, 202-653-4791, jconnors-joyner@imls.gov
Email:imls-museumgrants@imls.gov |
Version History
| Version | Modification Description | Updated Date |
|---|---|---|
| Updating close date explanation. | Nov 26, 2018 | |
| The Institute of Museum and Library Services is extending the deadline for its Museums Empowered grant program from December 14, 2018, to January 4, 2019, for institutions located in counties included in the California Wildfires Major Disaster Declaration made on November 12, 2018.
Institutions in the affected areas may request an extension by emailing creich@imls.gov by Friday, December 14, at 11:59 pm ET. |
Nov 26, 2018 | |
| Corrected contact phone number. | Nov 26, 2018 | |
| Aug 16, 2018 |
DISPLAYING: Synopsis 4
General Information
| Document Type: | Grants Notice |
| Funding Opportunity Number: | ME-FY19 |
| Funding Opportunity Title: | Museums Empowered |
| Opportunity Category: | Discretionary |
| Opportunity Category Explanation: | – |
| Funding Instrument Type: | Grant |
| Category of Funding Activity: | Arts Humanities |
| Category Explanation: | – |
| Expected Number of Awards: | 28 |
| Assistance Listings: | 45.301 — Museums for America |
| Cost Sharing or Matching Requirement: | Yes |
| Version: | Synopsis 4 |
| Posted Date: | Aug 16, 2018 |
| Last Updated Date: | Nov 26, 2018 |
| Original Closing Date for Applications: | Dec 14, 2018 |
| Current Closing Date for Applications: | Jan 04, 2019 The Institute of Museum and Library Services is extending the deadline for its Museums Empowered grant program from December 14, 2018, to January 4, 2019, for institutions located in counties included in the California Wildfires Major Disaster Declaration made on November 12, 2018. Institutions in the affected areas may request an extension by emailing creich@imls.gov by Friday, December 14, at 11:59 pm ET. ALL other areas must submit by the original deadline of 12/14/18. |
| Archive Date: | Jan 13, 2019 |
| Estimated Total Program Funding: | $2,000,000 |
| Award Ceiling: | $250,000 |
| Award Floor: | $5,000 |
Eligibility
| Eligible Applicants: | Others (see text field entitled “Additional Information on Eligibility” for clarification) |
| Additional Information on Eligibility: | Please see Notice of Funding Opportunity for eligibility information. |
Additional Information
| Agency Name: | Institute of Museum and Library Services |
| Description: | The goal of Museums for America (MFA) grants is to support projects that strengthen the abilityof an individual museum to serve its public. Museums Empowered: Professional Development Opportunities for Museum Staff is a special MFA initiative with the goal of strengthening theability of an individual museum to serve its public through professional development activitiesthat cross-cut various departments to generate systemic change within the museum. |
| Link to Additional Information: | https://www.imls.gov/grants/available/museums-empowered-professional-development-opportunities-museum-staff |
| Grantor Contact Information: | If you have difficulty accessing the full announcement electronically, please contact:
Mark Isaksen, Senior Program Officer, 202-653-4667, misaksen@imls.gov; Jill Connors-Joyner, Museum Program Officer, 202-653-4791, jconnors-joyner@imls.gov
Email:imls-museumgrants@imls.gov |
DISPLAYING: Synopsis 3
General Information
| Document Type: | Grants Notice |
| Funding Opportunity Number: | ME-FY19 |
| Funding Opportunity Title: | Museums Empowered |
| Opportunity Category: | Discretionary |
| Opportunity Category Explanation: | – |
| Funding Instrument Type: | Grant |
| Category of Funding Activity: | Arts Humanities |
| Category Explanation: | – |
| Expected Number of Awards: | 28 |
| Assistance Listings: | 45.301 — Museums for America |
| Cost Sharing or Matching Requirement: | Yes |
| Version: | Synopsis 3 |
| Posted Date: | Nov 26, 2018 |
| Last Updated Date: | Nov 26, 2018 |
| Original Closing Date for Applications: | – |
| Current Closing Date for Applications: | Jan 04, 2019 |
| Archive Date: | Jan 13, 2019 |
| Estimated Total Program Funding: | $2,000,000 |
| Award Ceiling: | $250,000 |
| Award Floor: | $5,000 |
Eligibility
| Eligible Applicants: | Others (see text field entitled “Additional Information on Eligibility” for clarification) |
| Additional Information on Eligibility: | Please see Notice of Funding Opportunity for eligibility information. |
Additional Information
| Agency Name: | Institute of Museum and Library Services |
| Description: | The goal of Museums for America (MFA) grants is to support projects that strengthen the abilityof an individual museum to serve its public. Museums Empowered: Professional Development Opportunities for Museum Staff is a special MFA initiative with the goal of strengthening theability of an individual museum to serve its public through professional development activitiesthat cross-cut various departments to generate systemic change within the museum. |
| Link to Additional Information: | https://www.imls.gov/grants/available/museums-empowered-professional-development-opportunities-museum-staff |
| Grantor Contact Information: | If you have difficulty accessing the full announcement electronically, please contact:
Mark Isaksen, Senior Program Officer, 202-653-4667, misaksen@imls.gov; Jill Connors-Joyner, Museum Program Officer, 202-653-4791, jconnors-joyner@imls.gov
Email:imls-museumgrants@imls.gov |
DISPLAYING: Synopsis 2
General Information
| Document Type: | Grants Notice |
| Funding Opportunity Number: | ME-FY19 |
| Funding Opportunity Title: | Museums Empowered |
| Opportunity Category: | Discretionary |
| Opportunity Category Explanation: | – |
| Funding Instrument Type: | Grant |
| Category of Funding Activity: | Arts Humanities |
| Category Explanation: | – |
| Expected Number of Awards: | 28 |
| Assistance Listings: | 45.301 — Museums for America |
| Cost Sharing or Matching Requirement: | Yes |
| Version: | Synopsis 2 |
| Posted Date: | Nov 26, 2018 |
| Last Updated Date: | Aug 16, 2018 |
| Original Closing Date for Applications: | – |
| Current Closing Date for Applications: | Dec 14, 2018 |
| Archive Date: | Jan 13, 2019 |
| Estimated Total Program Funding: | $2,000,000 |
| Award Ceiling: | $250,000 |
| Award Floor: | $5,000 |
Eligibility
| Eligible Applicants: | Others (see text field entitled “Additional Information on Eligibility” for clarification) |
| Additional Information on Eligibility: | Please see Notice of Funding Opportunity for eligibility information. |
Additional Information
| Agency Name: | Institute of Museum and Library Services |
| Description: | The goal of Museums for America (MFA) grants is to support projects that strengthen the abilityof an individual museum to serve its public. Museums Empowered: Professional Development Opportunities for Museum Staff is a special MFA initiative with the goal of strengthening theability of an individual museum to serve its public through professional development activitiesthat cross-cut various departments to generate systemic change within the museum. |
| Link to Additional Information: | https://www.imls.gov/grants/available/museums-empowered-professional-development-opportunities-museum-staff |
| Grantor Contact Information: | If you have difficulty accessing the full announcement electronically, please contact:
Mark Isaksen, Senior Program Officer, 202-653-4667, misaksen@imls.gov; Jill Connors-Joyner, Museum Program Officer, 202-653-4791, jconnors-joyner@imls.gov
Email:imls-museumgrants@imls.gov |
DISPLAYING: Synopsis 1
General Information
| Document Type: | Grants Notice |
| Funding Opportunity Number: | ME-FY19 |
| Funding Opportunity Title: | Museums Empowered |
| Opportunity Category: | Discretionary |
| Opportunity Category Explanation: | – |
| Funding Instrument Type: | Grant |
| Category of Funding Activity: | Arts Humanities |
| Category Explanation: | – |
| Expected Number of Awards: | 28 |
| Assistance Listings: | 45.301 — Museums for America |
| Cost Sharing or Matching Requirement: | Yes |
| Version: | Synopsis 1 |
| Posted Date: | Aug 16, 2018 |
| Last Updated Date: | – |
| Original Closing Date for Applications: | – |
| Current Closing Date for Applications: | Dec 14, 2018 |
| Archive Date: | Jan 13, 2019 |
| Estimated Total Program Funding: | $2,000,000 |
| Award Ceiling: | $250,000 |
| Award Floor: | $5,000 |
Eligibility
| Eligible Applicants: | Others (see text field entitled “Additional Information on Eligibility” for clarification) |
| Additional Information on Eligibility: | Please see Notice of Funding Opportunity for eligibility information. |
Additional Information
| Agency Name: | Institute of Museum and Library Services |
| Description: | The goal of Museums for America (MFA) grants is to support projects that strengthen the ability of an individual museum to serve its public. Museums Empowered: Professional Development Opportunities for Museum Staff is a special MFA initiative with the goal of strengthening the ability of an individual museum to serve its public through professional development activities that cross-cut various departments to generate systemic change within the museum. |
| Link to Additional Information: | https://www.imls.gov/grants/available/museums-empowered-professional-development-opportunities-museum-staff |
| Grantor Contact Information: | If you have difficulty accessing the full announcement electronically, please contact:
Mark Isaksen, Senior Program Officer, 202-653-460, misaksen@imls.gov; Jill Connors-Joyner, Museum Program Officer, 202-653-4791, jconnors-joyner@imls.gov
Email:imls-museumgrants@imls.gov |
Related Documents
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Packages
| Agency Contact Information: | Mark Isaksen, Senior Program Officer, 202-653-4667, misaksen@imls.gov; Jill Connors-Joyner, Museum Program Officer, 202-653-4791, jconnors-joyner@imls.gov Email: imls-museumgrants@imls.gov |
| Who Can Apply: | Organization Applicants |
| Assistance Listing Number | Competition ID | Competition Title | Opportunity Package ID | Opening Date | Closing Date | Actions |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 45.301 | ME-FY19 | Museums Empowered | PKG00244463 | Aug 16, 2018 | Jan 04, 2019 | View |
Package 1
Mandatory forms
308274 SF424_Short_1_1-1.1.pdf
308274 AttachmentForm_1_2-1.2.pdf
Optional forms
308274 OtherNarrativeAttachments_1_2-1.2.pdf