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This article originally appeared on the IMLS website.

The Institute of Museum and Library Services announced grant awards totaling $25,899,000 for museums across the nation to improve services to their communities.

“Museums large and small have a significant impact on their community through collections, programs, and educational resources, and much of that also relies on the experience, knowledge, and training of the professionals,” said Crosby Kemper, IMLS Director. “IMLS understands the importance of investing in professional development and is pleased to fund programs that will help build the capacity of museums and continue to provide expanded access to collections, strengthen community engagement, and enrich learning experiences.”

Through the agency’s largest competitive grant program, Museums for America, and special initiatives under this grant program, Museums Empowered and Inspire! Grants for Small Museums, a total of 190 projects were selected from 631 applications requesting $98,198,305. Institutions receiving awards are matching them with $36,379,177 in non-federal funds. Read more...