IMLS Regional Workshop for Museum Grants (Mid-Atlantic Region)

Location: Newark, NJ

Venue: Newark Public Library

Join the Institute of Museum and Library Services for the first-ever regional workshops exploring the 'how tos' of applying for IMLS museum grants. Eligible museums, universities, and related non-profits are encouraged to attend.

This full-day workshop will offer a comprehensive overview of the IMLS grant programs administered by the Office of Museum Services (OMS), special initiatives such as MAP, CAP, Museums for All, and Museums for Digital Learning, and other agency priorities and resources. OMS staff will help prospective applicants walk through the nuts and bolts of putting together a successful IMLS application.

This event has limited capacity and registrations will be accepted on a first-come, first-serve basis. Attendance is limited to two staff members per institution. Workshop participants are responsible for arranging their own travel and lodging. IMLS will not be providing transportation or hotel accommodations. Please also note that IMLS will not be catering the workshops.

The workshop will begin at 10:00 AM. Workshop participants should plan to arrive 30 minutes beforehand to allow time for sign-in and distribution of workshop materials. For questions you may contact Daniel Leunig dleunig@imls.gov.

Please visit the IMLS website to learn about the grant programs available for museums.

IMLS Presenters:

Paula Gangopadhyay, Deputy Director of Museum Services

Steven Shwartzman, Senior Program Officer

Ashley Jones, Program Specialist

Workshop Agenda:

10:00 - 10:10 AM

• Welcome

10:10 - 11:10 AM

• IMLS Goals and Priorities

• OMS Strategic Areas of Focus and Special Initiatives.

11:10 AM - 12:15 PM

• Funding Opportunities from the Office of Museum Services, Q&A

12:15 - 12:30 PM

• Break

12:30 PM - 1:00 PM

• Developing Your Project Idea

1:00 - 2:00 PM

• Lunch On Your Own

2:00 - 3:30 PM

• Preparing Your Grant Application - Part I

3:30 - 3:45 PM

• Break

3:45 - 4:45 PM

• Preparing Your Grant Application - Part II

4:45 - 5:30 PM

• Common Mistakes in Applications

5:30 - 6:00 PM

• Q and A, Wrap Up, Feedback