IMLS Museum and Library Service Programs - Grants, Assessments, and Contact Information

Oct 22, 2026

IMLS programs support museums and libraries through education, partnerships, technology, and workforce development. Grants and conservation funding help institutions identify conservation needs, perform assessments, and safeguard collections, while targeted support improves services for Native American and Native Hawaiian communities. Additional initiatives include assessment programs to help museums plan for the future and awards recognizing outstanding public service. The text also provides sources for electronic access and application guidance, plus contact details for relevant program offices at IMLS.

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IMLS Museum and Library Service Programs

Funding for Museum Capacity, Education, and Technology

Laura Bush 21st Century Librarians Program

21st Century Museum Professionals

Native American/Native Hawaiian Museum Services

Conservation Project Support and Conservation Assessment Program

Museum Grants for African American History and Culture

Museum Assessment Program

National Medals for Museum and Library Service

Sources of Information and Contacts

Electronic Access and Application Guidance

Program Office Contacts

NATIONAL LABOR RELATIONS BOARD 451 replicated to extend the benefit of Federal support. Museums for America This program provides funds to aid museums in advancing their capacity to serve a wider, more diverse public through education, partnerships, and technology. Laura Bush 21st Century Librarians Program This program supports efforts to recruit and educate the next generation of librarians and the faculty who will prepare them for careers in library science. 21st Century Museum Professionals This program supports the preparation of museum professionals for the future by updating and expanding their knowledge and skills. Native American/Native Hawaiian Museum Services This program enables Native American tribes and organizations that primarily serve Native Hawaiians to benefit their communities and audiences through strengthened museum services in the areas of programming, professional development, and enhancement of museum services. Conservation Project Support This program awards matching grants to help museums identify conservation needs and priorities and perform activities to ensure the safekeeping of their collections. Museum Grants for African American History and Culture This program enables African American museums to gain knowledge and abilities in the areas of management, operations, programming, collections care, and other museum skills. Museum Assessment Program IMLS helps support the cost of the Museum Assessment Program through a cooperative agreement with the American Association of Museums. The program is designed to help museums assess their strengths and weaknesses and plan for the future. Conservation Assessment Program IMLS helps support the cost of the Conservation Assessment Program through a cooperative agreement with Heritage Preservation. The program is designed to support a 2-day site visit by a conservation professional to perform the assessment and up to 3 days to write the report. National Medals for Museum and Library Service This program recognizes outstanding museums and libraries that provide meaningful public service for their communities. Sources of Information Electronic Access Information about IMLS programs, application guidelines, and lists of grantees are available electronically. Internet, [www.imls.gov](www.imls.gov). Email, [imlsinfo@imls.gov](imlsinfo@imls.gov). Grants, Contracts, and Cooperative Agreements For information about applying for IMLS funding, contact the appropriate program office. Museums should contact the Office of Museum Services, Institute of Museum and Library Services, 1800 M Street NW., 9th Floor, Washington, DC 20036 (phone, 202– 653–4798) . Libraries should contact the Office of Library Services, Institute of Museum and Library Services, 1800 M Street NW., Washington, DC 20036 (phone, 202–653–4700) . For further information, contact the Office of Public and Legislative Affairs, Institute of Museum and Library Services, 1800 M Street NW., Washington, DC 20036. Phone, 202–653–4757. Internet, [www.imls.gov. Email](www.imls.gov. Email), [imlsinfo@imls.gov](imlsinfo@imls.gov). NATIONAL LABOR RELATIONS BOARD 1099 Fourteenth Street NW., Washington, DC 20570 Phone, 202–273–1000. TDD, 202–273–4300. Internet, [www.nlrb.gov](www.nlrb.gov). CHAIRMAN WILMA B. LIEBMAN 452 U.S. GOVERNMENT MANUAL Members Executive Secretary Deputy Executive Secretary Solicitor Inspector General Representation Appeals Associate Director, Division of Information Chief Administrative Law Judge Deputy Chief Administrative Law Judge Chief, Information Technology Deputy Chief Information Officer General Counsel Deputy General Counsel Director, Equal Employment Opportunity Deputy Director Associate General Counsel, Division of Operations-Management Deputy Associate General Counsel Associate General Counsel, Division of Advice Deputy Associate General Counsel Associate General Counsel, Division of Enforcement Litigation Deputy Associate Gene

FAQs

What does the Museums for America program support?

It provides funds to help museums advance their capacity to serve a wider, more diverse public through education, partnerships, and technology.

How does the Conservation Assessment Program work?

It supports a 2-day site visit by a conservation professional for the assessment and up to 3 days to write the report.

Where can applicants find information and how do they contact IMLS offices?

Information on programs, guidelines, and grantees is available electronically via IMLS. For applying for funding, the text directs museums and libraries to the appropriate program office, and provides office contact addresses and phone numbers.

Oct 22, 2026

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