How to apply...
Application Procedure:
Applications are submitted directly to the Institute of Museum and Library Services, 1100 Pennsylvania Avenue, NW., Room 609, Washington, DC 20506. Telephone: (202) 606-8539. An application requesting support should include the following materials organized in the order listed: Face sheet with signature; statement of purpose/mission statement; institutional strategic plan summary; institutional financial statements; narrative; schedule of completion; budget; proof of nonprofit status, if applicable; specifications for projects involving digitization, if applicable; list of key project staff and consultants; resumes for key project personnel; other attachments; grants processing information sheet; and signed assurances form. This program is subject to the provisions of OMB Circular No. A-110.
Note: Each program will indicate whether applications are to be submitted to the Federal headquarters, regional or local office, or to a State or local government office.
Award Procedure:
Proposals are reviewed by field reviewers, panels of experts, and the Director to determine the grants awarded by IMLS to eligible applicants.
Note: Grant payments may be made by a letter of credit, advance by Treasury check, or reimbursement by Treasury check.
Awards may be made by the headquarters office directly to the applicant, an agency field office, a regional office,
or by an authorized county office. The assistance may pass through the initial applicant for further distribution by
intermediate level applicants to groups or individuals in the private sector.