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IMLS CARES Act Grants for Museums and Libraries

Institute of Museum and Library Services · CAG-ML-FY20

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Award Range

$25K – $500K

Total Program Funding

$13.8M

Expected Awards

Deadline

June 12, 2020

GRANTQUICK SUMMARYPlain-English Overview

IMLS CARES Act Grants for Museums and Libraries. Institute of Museum and Library Services. The goal of the FY2020 IMLS CARES Act Grants for Museums and Libraries program is to support the role of museums and libraries in responding to the coronavirus pandemic. $25,000-$500,000 per award; $13,800,000 total program funding; ~90 awards expected.

Who Should Apply

Other eligible entities

Who Should NOT Apply

Individuals and organizations outside the specified eligible types

Key Requirements (Plain English)

•Please see Notice of Funding Opportunity for eligibility information
•Deadline: 2020-06-12

💡 GrantQuick Tip

Clearly demonstrate alignment with funding priorities and provide measurable outcomes.

Competitiveness: Moderate to high — federal grants are always competitive

What This Grant Funds

The goal of the FY2020 IMLS CARES Act Grants for Museums and Libraries program is to support the role of museums and libraries in responding to the coronavirus pandemic.

Who Can Apply

Please see Notice of Funding Opportunity for eligibility information

Eligible Applicant Types

Other (see NOFO for details)

Funding Details

Minimum Award: $25K
Maximum Award: $500K
Total Program Funding: $13.8M
Expected Number of Awards: 90
Cost Sharing Required?: No
Funding Instrument: grant

Key Dates

Posted: May 8, 2020

Application Deadline: June 12, 2020 (0 days remaining)

Agency Contact

Christopher J. Reich Chief Administrator, Office of Museum Services creich@imls.gov 202-653-4685 Anthony D. Smith Associate Deputy Director, Office of Library Services asmith@imls.gov 202-653-4716 creich@imls.gov

creich@imls.gov

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