Dept.:  N/A
Agency: Institute of Museum and Library Services
Program:  Museums for America

Summary:  Museums for America is the largest grant program for museums at IMLS, providing more than $16 million in grants to support the role of museums in American society: to sustain our cultural heritage; to support lifelong learning; to be centers of community engagement. Museums for America grants are designed to be flexible. They can be used for ongoing museum activities, research and other behind-the-scenes activities, planning activities, new programs or activities, purchase of equipment or services, or other activities that will support the efforts of museums to upgrade and integrate new technologies into their overall institutional effectiveness. IMLS seeks to distribute funding for Museums for America grants across all types and sizes of museums, as well as among all funding categories. Applicants may apply in one of three funding categories: $5,000 - $24,999; $25,000 - $74,999; or $75,000 - $150,000. A 1:1 match is required in each category. Deadline:  15 November 2006
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Dep't:  N/A
Agency:  Institute of Museum and Library Services
Program:  21st Century Librarian Program

Summary:  The program supports efforts to recruit and educate the next generation of librarians and the faculty who will prepare them for careers in library science. It also supports grants for research related to library education and library staffing needs, curriculum development, and continuing education and training. Deadline:  15 December 2006
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Catholic Campaign for Human Development (CCHD) Economic Development Planning Grant is intended for the purpose of Strategic Planning; Feasibility Studies; Business Planning; and Technical Assistance.  CCHD funds may be used to pay for appropriate expenses related to the strategic planing process including staff salaries, consultant fees, provision of technical assistance, board development costs, convening costs, office expenses directly related to planning, etc.

This program has two goals:  To support low-income people as they empower themselves through the creation and operation of economic structures that effect equitable access to income and a just balance of individual and community-held assets.  Fact sheet for more information.