21st Century Museum Professionals Program (2024)
ID: 351561Type: Posted
Overview

Buyer

Institute of Museum and Library Services (IMLS)

Award Range

$100K - $500K

Eligible Applicants

Others

Funding Category

Humanities

Funding Instrument

Grant

Opportunity Category

Discretionary

Cost Sharing or Matching Requirement

Yes

Original Source

https://grants.gov/search-results-detail/351561

Additional Information

https://imls.gov/grants/available/21st-century-museum-professionals-program
Timeline
    Description

    The Institute of Museum and Library Services (IMLS) is offering the 21st Century Museum Professionals Program (21MP) grant for 2024, aimed at enhancing the workforce in museums and libraries. This program seeks to develop a diverse museum workforce through professional training, recruitment initiatives, and collaborative projects, with a focus on supporting current museum employees and increasing enrollment of underrepresented groups in museum studies programs. A total of $2 million is available for funding, with individual awards ranging from $100,000 to $500,000, and projects are expected to commence on August 1, 2024. Interested applicants must submit their proposals electronically via Grants.gov by March 1, 2024, and can find additional information at the IMLS website or contact the grants management specialist at imls-museumgrants@imls.gov.

    Point(s) of Contact
    imls-museumgrants@imls.gov
    Files
    Title
    Posted
    fy24-oms-21mp-nofo.pdf
    The 21st Century Museum Professionals Program (21MP) FY 2024 Notice of Funding Opportunity, issued by the Institute of Museum and Library Services (IMLS), invites applications for grants aimed at enhancing the workforce in museums and libraries. A total of $2 million is available for funding between $100,000 and $500,000 per award, with projects set to commence on August 1, 2024. The primary focus is on developing a diverse museum workforce through professional training, recruitment initiatives, and collaborative projects. Two main goals are emphasized: supporting current museum employees' professional development and increasing enrollment of underrepresented groups in museum studies programs. Applicants must demonstrate their understanding of the current training landscape and include measurable outcomes. The application process requires electronic submissions via Grants.gov by March 1, 2024. IMLS prioritizes projects that foster economic growth in rural and economically distressed areas, adhere to regulations, promote inclusivity, and yield significant societal impacts through their activities. The notice outlines detailed eligibility criteria, application requirements, and review processes, emphasizing non-discrimination and compliance with federal laws. This initiative represents a federal commitment to strengthen the museum and library sectors in alignment with national educational and cultural goals.
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